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Its bigger than Pinot, and of course has a different flavour profile, but in the UK plenty of punters who drink Pinot are equally enamoured of Bardolino. 'But it is made from the same grapes as Amarone', we hear you say. It is, and Bardolino is only half an hour from that region, but the wines are altogether brighter and far more delicate than you'll find there. This Bardolino sees about 6 months in oak, followed by some time in tank prior to bottling – red fruits and violet form the nose. It is red fruity, pulpy and fleshy and finishes tight and dry, with excellent length, minerality, plenty of acid and fine tannins. Drink it with rich meaty dishes or oily fish. Definitely a food wine and absolutely worth decanting. Learn More

Aromatic and laden with green apple and citrus, sherbet and fruit tingle, this is an excellent prosecco. The palate is textural and (within specs) has good mouthfeel. Consider pairing with a plate of something spicy! Learn More

From the Halliday guide, Campbell Mattinson offers 'No Aussie red-wine drinker will be left disappointed.' It's a rich, luscious wine, blackcurrant flavours tumbling through vanilla and mint, tobacco notes made cuddlier by the general creamy softness of the palate.'. Wine critic Nick Ryan reckons this is the best value for money Aussie red and has been for the last 30 years. Learn More

Old vine fruit here is fermented and then aged in high quality French oak. There is a floral, red fruited nose, spice, dark fruits and chocolate before a fine tannin finish showing both fruit tannins and cedar. Will be delicious over the next 10 years.

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