Vinoculation

Many months of planning, negotiating, tasting and organisation have culminated in some very exciting wines that are set to be released over the next couple of days.

It’s called the Longhop. It’s made by a guy called Domenic Torzi, who is emerging as yet another one of these underground talents from the depths of the South Australian vinosphere. The fruit is 100% sourced from the Adelaide Plains (between the Barossa and Adelaide), made using a combination of French and American oak and it redlines my gluggability meter – seriously tasty stuff. But don’t take my word for it, check out the following reviews:

“I took this to a barbecue and nearly got mobbed” Campbell Mattinson (Wine Front)

“Another charismatic wine, packed with flavour and value, from the irrepressible Domenic Torzi” Gary Walsh (Winorama)

“Inky purple. Fresh raspberry and blueberry on the nose, with sexy vanillin oak and baking spices adding complexity … utterly delicious, with a gently spicy finish featuring persistent red and dark berry flavors” Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar)

But wait, there’s more.

Three Tasmanian wines have landed; two pinots and a cabernet. The Winstead Pinot Noir from Neil Snare and the Stoney Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir and Domaine A Cab Sauv from Peter Althaus. After I finished vintage in Tassie earlier this year, I had the chance to travel the state and taste extensively, hand-selecting an assortment of wines that are representative of the region. I spoke to Neil and Peter, shook their hands, tasted from their barrels and learnt all about these amazing wines and amazing people.

Okay, so this Saturday, we will have the Longhop Shiraz, Winstead Pinot Noir and Stoney Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir all on tasting, at no charge. As an extra special treat for what will be my last Saturday for a while, we will have some crispy roast duck to taste with the pinots at half-past twelve!

2006 Longhop Shiraz                                                           $21.99 ($19.99 case buy)
2005 Winstead Pinot Noir                                                   $36.00
2004 Stoney Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir                      $39.00
2000 Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon                             $65.00