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The Cheeky Vino
1d ago
There are many ways to talk about wine, seriously! This is why it can be so confusing. The terms are endless and vary on a scale of ‘say it as it is’ and ‘complete wine snobbery’. But one of the most popular ways to talk about wine is to talk about wine body. So what is wine body? This wine body guide dives into everything you need to do about this weird wine term that you’ll likely see around in your wine notes.
As much as talking about bodies might bring us to a discussion of the shape of the wine bottle, the wine body is not a discussion of physical appearances but how the wine feels inside ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1d ago
This wine guide dives into one of the more polarizing grapes: Chardonnay. You may have heard someone say ABC – anything but Chardonnay. But Chardonnay has had a resurgence in recent years as new styles have emerged. In reality, Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white wine varieties in the world. This Chardonnay Wine Guide is going to dive deep into everything you need to know about this famous and sometimes polarizing grape.
Chardonnay wine guide
Despite having a tumultuous history in Australia, Chardonnay is the most widely planted white variety in the country. It accounts for ove ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1w ago
Wine details
Winery: Lambert Estate
Wine Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Type: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2021
Price: $59
Find it: from the winery direct
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Tasting notes
You’ll like this if: You’re after a red you can enjoy now
Body: Full
Mouthfeel: Rich
Taste: Robust, Complex, Bright
Flavours: Raspberries, Spice, Mocha
Pairings
Enjoy it with: BBQ
Food pairings: Burgers, ribs, steak
Wine review: Lambert Estate PS I Love You Petite Sirah 2021
Now that the weather is finally starting to show signs of cooling ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
3w ago
We tend to focus our wine learning on the old world of wine, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing much about Australian wine. I want to help you uncover more about our fantastic wine industry. Then, you’ll be able to seek out some of the wines for yourself! The great thing about Australian wine is that there is so much to discover. We have many different wine regions, each with its unique climate and terroir. Whether you love big, bold reds or delicate sparkling, there is something for everyone. In this guide to Australian wine regions, we cover everything you need to know, from what sets Aust ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1M ago
Wine details
Wine: Levantine Hill 2017 Sparkling Rosé
Winery: Levantine Hill
Wine Region: Yarra Valley, Australia
Variety: Pinot Noir, Clones: D2V6, MV6 and 777
Vintage: 2017
Price: $150
Find it: From the winery direct
Alcohol content: 11%
Tasting notes
You’ll like this if: You’re after a special occasion wine
Body: Medium
Mouthfeel: Rich
Taste: Rich, rounded, intense
Flavours: Peach, brioche, Orange
Pairings
Enjoy it: with celebrations
Food pairings: Cheese platter, seafood, sushi
Wine review: Levantine Hill 2017 Sparkling Rosé
It’s not of ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1M ago
Wine details
Winery: The Flying Winemaker
Wine Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Variety: 90% Syrah, 10% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2022
Price: $22
Find it: From the winery
Alcohol content: 13%
Tasting notes
You’ll like this if: You’re after a good food Rosé
Body: Light
Mouthfeel: Luscious
Taste: Refreshing, rounded, luscious
Flavours: Raspberry, Cranberry, Citrus
Pairings
Enjoy it with: Good times with friends
Food pairings: Salmon, Spicy dishes
Wine review: The Flying Winemaker Little Pig Rosé
Continuing on the Rosé theme of th ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1M ago
Pinot Noir is a grape that has a certain prestige about it, and the notoriously high prices make it sometimes seem a little too inaccessible to the everyday drinker. But as it spreads across the globe, Pinot Noir is becoming more available at different price points, bringing with it a range of different flavours. Pinot Noir is one of the most revered and collected wine styles in the world, especially when you look at bottles from its hometown of Burgundy in France. It is difficult to grow, so when winemakers are successful, it produces some of the most complex red wines around. In this Pinot N ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1M ago
Wine details
Winery: VNTNR
Wine Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2017
Price: $60
Find it: From the winery direct
Alcohol content: 15%
Tasting notes
You’ll like this if: You’re after a special wine
Body: Full
Mouthfeel: Round
Taste: Rich, elegant, luscious
Flavours: Spice, blackberry, raspberry
Pairings
Enjoy it with: A good meal
Food pairings: Roast beef or lamb
Wine review: VNTNR Artist Series Biodynamic Shiraz
I am a sucker for a good-looking wine bottle, and the VNTNR Artist Series Biodynamic ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1M ago
Aging wines tends to be romanticized with thoughts of wine cellars and wine collections. So it’s not surprising that most of us think that wine will improve with age. But this isn’t the case. In reality, between 90-98% of the wine on the market is designed to be drunk immediately, or a maximum of five years after bottling. This means that often our ideas of squirrelling away a bottle for ten to thirty years to make it even better might backfire. We could end up opening a wine that is completely ruined! So why do you age some wines and not others, and how do you know which wines to age? In this ..read more
The Cheeky Vino
1M ago
Wine details
Winery: Settlers Rise – Terroirs of the Granite Belt
Wine Region: Granite Belt, Queensland
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Price: $60
Find it: From select retailers
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Tasting notes
You’ll like this if: You’re after a special wine
Body: Medium
Mouthfeel: Round
Taste: Rich, elegant, opulent
Flavours: Spice, toast, lemon
Pairings
Enjoy it with: A good meal
Food pairings: Risotto, Roast Chicken
Wine review: Terroirs of the Granite Belt Aged Chardonnay 2010
It’s no secret that I’m a Chardonnay g ..read more