Every month, I will select a wine and review it.
This is a wine I have tasted that I believe is of great quality at a reasonable price.
September 2020
2018 Greenstone Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Meiron’s Review
This is a wonderful expressive Pinot. It impresses with its interwoven balance of dark fruits, fine chalky tannins and fresh minerality.
If you prefer a heavier style pinot don’t go past this one. It has a memorable tantalising finish and will pair well with your favourite duck or roast chicken dish. It’s well priced and is drinking well now and can be cellared with confidence for a further five years.
Colour: Ruby Red
Nose: Red cherry, oak and pomegranate
Palate: Plum, fresh minerality, integrated oak, chalky tannins
Cellaring: 5 - 7 years
Food pairing: Duck, roast chicken, pork, turkey, brie
RRP: $34.00 per bottle
MWA: $30.91 per bottle
Promo code: MWA1
August 2020
2017 Gauchezco Malbec
Varietal: Malbec
Meiron’s Review
If you’re looking for a great value Malbec that won’t break the bank, this Malbec is terrific.
It was cellared in both French and American adding to its complexity. The wine is made from 50 year old vines grown in an area called Maipu in the heart of Mendoza.
It’s a lively intense wine with firm tannins and a rich juicy finish.
Dark fruits, leather and figs are dominant with secondary notes of raspberry and violets.
Fantastic for these cold winter nights and great value at the price.
Colour: Dark purple
Nose: Violet, fig, cinnamon
Palate: Plum, dark chocolate, raisins
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Food pairing: Meatballs, cured meats, beef teppanyaki
RRP: $25.00 per bottle (minimum order 12 bottles @ $216.00)
MWA: $21.25 per bottle (minimum order 12 bottles @ $151.20 with 20% off)
Promo code: MWA100
July 2020
2017 Pirathon Blue Shiraz
Varietal: Shiraz
Meiron’s Review
This is truly wonderful example of a bold, juicy Barossa Shiraz.
I will go as far as saying that it’s one of the best value for money wines in Australia.
It presents a full mouth feel with a perfect balance of dark fruits and spice and chocolate together with balanced integrated tannins and a long luring finish.
It has great intensity and makes you want to go back for more.
Highly recommended.
Colour: Dark purple
Nose: Ripe plum, Christmas cake and spice
Palate: Dark fruits, chocolate, pepper, cinnamon
Cellaring: Up to 10 years
Food pairing: Steak, braised beef, aged cheese, roast lamb
RRP: $18.00 per bottle (minimum order 12 bottles @ $216.00)
MWA: $12.60 per bottle (minimum order 12 bottles @ $151.20 with 30% off)
Promo code: DT2KMGNX
June 2020
2015 Moppity Cato Tempranillo
Tempranillo: Malbec
Meiron’s Review
The name “Tempranillo” comes from the Spanish word, temprana, which means early, referring to the fact that it’s an early-ripening red variety.
This 3 gold medal wine is a wonderful expression of Tempranillo from the Southern Highlands of NSW. This luscious medium bodied wine displays intense fruit married with soft integrated tannins.
There is a distinctive vibrancy about this wine and the wonderful balance of cherries, dark chocolate and savouriness make it truly enticing.
Well priced for a 5-year old wine.
Colour: Bright dark purple
Nose: Vibrant and bright with cherries dusted in dark cocoa, along with subtle notes of oak.
Palate: The palate is vibrant and bright and the flavours concentrated. Cherries and dark berries, with hints of dark bitter chocolate.
Cellaring: Up to 10 years
Food pairing: BBQ meats, smoky dishes, nachos, manchego
RRP: $35.00
MWA: $28.00 (20% discount)
Promo code: MWA100
May 2020
2017 Mairena Malbec
Varietal: Malbec
Meiron’s Review
This highly rated Argentinian Malbec showcases a wonderful expression of the varietal with deep red fruits, cocoa, violet and nuanced hints of chocolate, spice and integrated tannins.
The family run vineyard in situated in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza’s ancestral home and displays the quintessential characteristics of a good quality Malbec together with fine tannins and a lingering finish.
If you love Malbec, give this try.
Colour: Inky purple
Nose: Blueberries, spice and cocoa
Palate: Dark cherries, cranberries, chocolate and spice
Cellaring: Up to 7 years
Food pairing: Chargrilled steak, meatballs, Mexican dishes
RRP: $35.00
MWA: $29.75 (15% discount)
Promo code: MWA100
April 2020
2019 Windance Chenin Blanc
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Meiron’s Review
If you’re looking to cool down in these hot summer months, try this Chenin Blanc from Windance in Yallingup, Western Australia.
This particularly refreshing Chenin offers a great balance of tropical fruits, green apple together with an off dry style.
It’s a good value and well priced!
Colour: Light yellow
Nose: Pear and green apple
Palate: Tropical fruits and citrus notes
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Food pairing: Seafood, cheese, chicken
RRP: $20.00
MWA: $18.00 (10% discount)
Promo code: mywineaffair
March 2020
2016 Eclectic Chardonnay Hunter Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Meiron’s Review
Happy New Year and with summer now in full swing, there nothing better than sipping on a nice cool Chardonnay.
This lovely wine from Eclectic Wines in the Hunter Valley is a true gem. It’s fresh fragrant aromas of white peach, quince and melon lure you to an enticing pallet of tropical fruits, vanilla and honeysuckle.
Colour: Light yellow
Nose: White peach, quince and melon
Palate: Tropical fruits, vanilla and honeysuckle
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Food pairing: Seafood, soft cheese, chicken
RRP: $28.00
MWA: $23.80 (15% discount)
Promo code: affair7
February 2020
2013 Topper’s Mountain Barrel Ferment Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Meiron’s Review
This enticing wine shows intense, smoky vanilla brulee & gooseberries with some lime & coconut on the nose. Flavours of lemon pie & tropical fruit lead to a wonderful long & textural finish. This is an excellent wine to go with oysters & fresh seafood.
Colour: Light yellow
Nose: Intense, smoky vanilla brulee & gooseberries with some lime & coconut
Palate: Flavours of lemon pie & tropical fruit
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Food pairing: oysters & fresh seafood
RRP: $27.00
MWA: $24.30 (10% discount)
Promo code: MWTM10
January 2020
2016 Mount Edward Gruner Veltliner
Varietal: Gruner Veltliner
Meiron’s Review
If you’re looking for a fresh, medium weight, dry style Gruner Veltliner don’t go past this wonderful wine. It’s organically grown, fruit driven with a luscious texture.
It has a diverse array of flavours from pears to spice, floral notes to white pepper with the right balance of minerality and refreshing acidity. This wine is drinking extremely well now and has the acid structure to be cellared with confidence for a further three to five years.
Colour: Light yellow
Nose: Honey on green apple, tonic water and cucumber scents
Palate: Apple, lemon, pears, cucumber and citrus notes
Cellaring: Up to 5 years
Food pairing: Curries, lamb and chicken
RRP: $45.00
MWA: $36.00 (25% discount)
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