First Ridge Alira Prosecco 2024

First Ridge Alira Prosecco 2024

  16:00    Stu.

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A light petillence on pour. Somewhat mute aromatics, but the palate conveys a delicate balance of citrus, lemon butter - even a suggestion of lemon thyme here. 

A soft entry leads a minerally dance across the palate, subtle layering of flavour flows through to a finish of cleansing acidity. You'd happily see a bottle off over a light luncheon. 90

Tasted on: Wednesday 29th October
Source: Sample
Price: $32
Alcohol: 11.9%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.firstridge.com.au/

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Zonte's Footstep Bolle Felici Prosecco

Zonte's Footstep Bolle Felici Prosecco

  12:30    Stu.

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Pithy citrus aromatics, conveys freshness.

It's certainly fresh and lively, with a curl of citrus acidity, coarse and broad in presentation. Pithiness and zest, softer back palate. 

Reasonable length, in that citrus derived manner. Refreshment factor high. 88 

Tasted on: Saturday 8th June, a Leaf to Fruit day 
Source: Sample
Price: $22
Alcohol: 11%
Closure: Cork
Website: www.zontesfootstep.com.au

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Pizzini Prosecco 2018

Pizzini Prosecco 2018

  11:30    Stu.

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Quince and bruised apple aromatics, melon, a hint of baked tart - rather slightly browning pastry.

Delicate zip, fine minerality - unlike many Prosecco it has a gentle tickle of petillence rather than the aggressive and voluminous bubbles.

Second taste, a line of citrus acidity, possessive of a good tickle across the palate. 89

Tasted on: Saturday 3rd November 
Source: Sample
Price: $21.50
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Crown Seal
Website: https://www.pizzini.com.au

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Lana Prosecco NV

Lana Prosecco NV

  17:18    Stu.

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A subsidiary label for Pizzini, named after the town that bears the same name, located in the Trentino Alto-Adige region of North East Italy. Looking to showcase more old world techniques.

Light bead, sitting pretty and golden in glass. Apple skins, pear, yeasty autolysis and a touch of citrus. 

Spring fresh, it opens up with a large volume of wine. Dry with citrus hints, gently tugging along. 88 

Tasted on: Sunday 25th November 
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Crown Seal
Website: https://www.pizzini.com.au

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View Road Wines the International Prosecco

View Road Wines the International Prosecco

  18:50    Stu.

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A lively individual on opening, I commented at the time that it went off like teenager on his first outing!

Shows a milkiness, cloudy, opens with florals, a touch soapy with spice for an extra dimension.

Fairly neutral palate, lacking more. Fared better in a flute - I normally taste all wines in a standard stem - showing more citrus. Has a pleasant tang, a sharpness, acidic. 87

Tasted on: Wednesday 16th September, a Root to Flower day
Source: Sample
Price: $?
Alcohol: 12%
Closure: Crown
Website: http://viewroadwines.com.au/

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Zonin Prosecco NV

Zonin Prosecco NV

  11:49    Stu.

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I've purchased this Prosecco before - a very cost effective input into a home made Aperol Spritz - so I was quite happy to receive a bottle for review.

It's a Woolworths exclusive (the Pinnacle Liquor reference a dead giveaway) so you'll only find it in the likes of BWS. At $11 it's not the most complex of its style, but is a great afternoon refresher, a gateway to the evening, or - as I've indicated - perfect for an Aperol Spritz.

Opens with pear drop aromatics, citrus and a little almond grove. It's a fresh little Prosecco made from the Glera grape in Italy's North East.

In the mouth: full, moussey, the congregation of bubbles joining en masse to provide a substantive experience. There's more pear and citrus present here and the finish, whilst dry, carries a little fruit sweetness for refreshment. An effective summer cleanser. 87

Tasted on: Sunday 1st November, a Flower day
Source: Sample
Price: $10.99
Alcohol: 11%
Closure: Cork
Website: http://www.zoninprosecco.com/

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Redbank King Valley Prosecco 2014

Redbank King Valley Prosecco 2014

  07:16    Stu.

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Redbank's King Valley Prosecco has now moved to a crown seal with this 2014 release (see the 2012 here), a smart move in my opinion.

Fresh baked pastry, white florals, pear and green apple. Seems there's a little custard apple and vanilla in the mix too.

Mineral, quite an open feel to the wine with a loose palate structure. Shows some sherbet zing, a semblance of nuttiness with a coarser back palate.

Good dry finish with citrus hints to further enliven. 88

Tasted on: Saturday 2nd May, a Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $21.95
Alcohol:
Closure: Crown Seal
Website: http://www.redbankwines.com/

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Umberto Luigi Domenico Extra Dry Prosecco

Umberto Luigi Domenico Extra Dry Prosecco

  14:18    Stu.

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Striking packaging here, a Mondo exclusive I believe.

The palest hint of gold in glass; of green apples, apple skins and a suggestion of citrus. Don't come looking for complexity, revel in the beauty that simplicity often delivers.

Citrus, frangipani, fresh minerality and acid. Crunchy, unequivocally an aperitif style, leading the way, enlivening the palate for what undoubtedly awaits after. 88

Tasted on: Sunday 5th October, a Root to Flower day
Source: Sample
Price: $19
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Cork
Importer Website: http://www.mondoimports.com.au/

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Torzi Matthews Prosecco 2014

Torzi Matthews Prosecco 2014

  06:46    Stu.

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A new addition to both the Torzi Matthews portfolio and the Eden Valley. Made in the traditional (Charmat) method, where the wine is both barrel fermented, then transferred to tank for a secondary fermentation under pressure. Vines are youngsters at three years old. 4300 bottles produced.

Lovely pear and apple aromatics floating out, I shared this with some friends over a pear and walnut salad, not a bad match - a delightful aperitif style.

Pretty light-on, a gentle tickle across the palate, plenty of pear with a suggestion of some stone-fruit. It's light, yet retains enough interest to be a pleasure. 89

Tasted on: Wednesday 13th August, Flower transitioning to Leaf day
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 12%
Closure: DIAM
Website: http://www.torzimatthews.com.au/

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Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco NV

Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco NV

  15:44    Stu.

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Lemon, quince, florals - frangipani perhaps - with a suggestion of autolysis derived character.

In the glass, it's bead is gentle - ultra-fine; a mere suggestion of complexity. On opening its lively, settling down in glass and actually is better for it. For me, a delightful sparkler at the price. 89

Tasted on: Sunday 26th January, a Flower transitioning to Leaf Day 
Source: Retail, Craft Red Hill
Price: $22
Alcohol: 10.5%
Closure: Crown Seal
Website: http://www.dalzotto.com.au/

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Redbank Prosecco 2012

Redbank Prosecco 2012

  20:52    Stu.

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Fresh and delicate: stonefruit, hints of melon and a touch of apple blossom. Lively in the mouth, prominent hints of green apple, a little stony/ pebble touch.

Quite a freshening wine, easy drinking if lacking in a little finesse. Crunch and grip add to the wine's character. It's a wine I'd quite happily drink at any time of day. 89 - Good

Tasted on: Saturday 17th August, a Flower Day 
Source: Sample
Price: $24.95
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Cork
Website: http://www.redbankwines.com/

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