Welcome to my weekly wine tweets- wine reviews in 140 characters or less!
When I’m working or studying wine I spend a lot of time writing long detailed tasting notes but they aren’t always that interesting to read, are they?
I’m going to bring you a few wines each week, from a variety of price ranges that I think are good value and yum. Why 140 characters? Twitter seems to think it is a good number and I reckon (I hope) it is impossible to get too wine wanky with so few characters 🙂
2012 The Emerald Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River
Super affordable weeknight quaff with guava, lychee and zesty citrus. Well-balanced and fresh. Drink with a summer salad.
Widely available. $13
2012 Mt Towrong Vivace Sparkling Rosé, Macedon Ranges
Aromas of raspberries; a creamy, slightly briny, very dry palate with a hint of toffee apple and red currant. Delish with charcuterie.
Purchased Swords Select Clifton Hill, $27
2012 Domaine de la Guicharde, Côtes du Rhône (Grenache/Syrah)
Rose petal, cherry & pepper on nose. Dark plum, fennel, savoury herbs, rhubarb, grippy tannin, med body, complex, organic, amazing value.
Purchased from Brunswick East Wine Store, $28
Wow that last one was tough 🙂
Let me know if you try any of these and agree with me (or completely disagree).
If you write your own wine tweets or love taking pictures of your wine and food experiences I want to see them. Tag them #cccheers and I will include a few of my favourites each week with a link back to your account.
Have a gorgeous weekend!
Cilla
November 21, 2014 at 5:57 pm (2 years ago)Gah! and I’m trying to cut back on the vino! Pretty hard at this time of year…. 😉
BTW I am adding you to my blogroll x
Nicole Bilson
November 21, 2014 at 11:41 pm (2 years ago)Thank you x – I need to get onto this blogroll business too sometime 🙂
Dannielle from Zamamabakes
November 21, 2014 at 8:52 pm (2 years ago)Oh hello lovely wine lady. You have got my attention with the Semillon Sauvignon blanc, sounds like good value. Would you believe I’ve never personally purchased my self a sparkling rose so it’s going on my list. Love your descriptions can’t wait to try the Rose.
Have a great weekend.
Nicole Bilson
November 21, 2014 at 11:43 pm (2 years ago)Oh Dannielle you simply must! Sparkling rosé is delish. Thank you for your kind words, nice to know I’m on the right track 🙂
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
November 22, 2014 at 1:49 pm (2 years ago)Great idea keeping them short and sweet and tweet length! I’m sure it helps when you’re trying to decide from so many different wines! 🙂
Nicole- Champagne and Chips
November 29, 2014 at 5:42 pm (2 years ago)Thank you 🙂
I figure if long intricate descriptions bore me then it must be even word for the non-wine-nerds out there.