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SSB- New Release or One Year Old
05 September 2011
I’ve blind tasted around 40 SSBs in the last 7 days including the new releases (2011 vintage) of many of the leading West Australian producers. The better wines have some serious acid, as they should, and as a group are quite impressive, but the general impression I have is that I’d rather be drinking a good quality 2010 SSB. A stand-out for me was the Edwards (No relation) Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010- Still youthful looking , beautiful aromatics of lime and gunflint. Very intense and textured on the palate with minerals, light spice and lime. Highly recommened for current drinking.
I’m sceptical of the ‘nouveau’ mentality. It’s a great idea commercially, but does good SSB ever taste it’s best in the first 12 months?
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Pio Cesare Grignolino
19 August 2011
Pio Cesare Grignolino del Monferrato 2008 was a very pleasant surprise. I expected something light, a little bit juicy, perhaps Dolcetto-like but as all the old books tell you, Grignolino will be light but is often tannic (from the many pips) and also quite acidic. This combination didn’t altogether appeal. But in the spirit of nothing ventured, nothing gained I boldly pulled the cork, poured a tasting measure , sniffed, sipped and swilled. Waiting, waiting, waiting, still no tannic hit, no big acid, just juicy and light, raspberry, cherry, earthy and slighty herby. Acid all in balance. Faint tannins present. Very pleasant indeed. I couldn’t smell the ‘alpine scent’ described by Jancis but I’m not quite sure what that is. Recommended for light drinking now but whatever you do don’t leave it for long. Its freshness (which is what this wine is all about) is just holding on, but only by one hand.
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Wine Education
19 August 2011
Full Bottle are presently the only provider of WSET wine education courses in the Perth area.
Our courses comprehensively cover the WSET syllabus with a good measure of varietal and regional wine tasting every session. These wine courses are ideal for individuals working in wine or hospitality and fascinating for the budding wine enthusiast. If you’re sure that you’d like to know more about wine, but not sure which educational course is suited to you then drop me a quick email or text and I’ll call back at a time convenient to you, to talk through the course components in more detail. Cheers, Ed 0433 957183
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Full Bottle Website
19 July 2011
The Full Bottle website has been launched. The new website features comprehensive information about Full Bottle’s services as well as a blog and booking system.
Please check back soon for more updates.
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