Heron’s Flight Sangiovese Reserve 2013 $60

October 7, 2017By Yvonne

Holy squid squirt Batman!  This is quite possibly the inkiest, darkest wine I’ve sipped in forever.  Glossy magenta-black in the glass and showing mountains of mellow, meaty magic, soft spices, a hint of soy, olive and gently dusty tannins to tie it all up on the way down. Pricey, but oh so nicey from a … Read More

Yvonne Lorkin Canvas Column Sat 7th October 2017

October 7, 2017By Yvonne

Rock into the weekend with these red rascal’s Byrne Wines Little Brother Red 2016 $19 Here’s a toasty (and tasty) blend of syrah, viognier which also uses a splishy splash of chambourcin (shom-bore-sarn) to frisk up the flavour profile.  Northland has a knack for turning out softly styled, savoury, earthy-toned, plump reds that clear the … Read More