With more days spent at home and nights becoming colder, why not rug up, start the fire and crack open a fine bottle of Pinot Noir. We think there’s only one thing better than a bottle of smooth, spice-filled Pinot Noir at this time of year: a good bottle of Pinot Noir paired with duck. […]
Best way to enjoy your Pinot Noir at home
With more days spent at home and nights becoming colder, why not rug up, start the fire and crack open a fine bottle of Pinot Noir. We think there’s only one thing better than a bottle of smooth, spice-filled Pinot Noir at this time of year: a good bottle of Pinot Noir paired with duck. […]
A case for Pinot Noir Clones
Charles Caleb Colton, a 19th century English writer and cleric famously said: ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.’ The 1800s were a much simpler time. In 2018, imitating someone else’s product, brand or offering will likely land you in the midst of copyright court battle. But can the same be said for Australia’s Pinot […]
A short history of Tasmania’s Pinot Noir industry
When an opium-farming Scotsman, Dr James Murdoch, was granted land in Coal River in 1822, no one could have predicted that almost 200 years later Tasmania would have gained an international reputation for producing premium cool climate wines… and grasp the title as Australia’s “Pinot Isle”. Here at Pinosity, it’s obvious we have a lot […]
World’s best wine lists for Pinotphiles
A lot of time, thought and knowledge goes into putting together a decent wine list and a great deal of enjoyment goes into consuming it. From clandestine New York hideaways, stylish London eateries, Parisian cafes, Taiwanese steakhouses, pubs, and grand silver service restaurants… the world and its watering holes are full of great wine lists. […]
What to expect at VIN Diemen Melbourne and Sydney
It’s a tale of one island, two cities and a lot of love for Tasmanian food and wine. There’s a lot to love about Tasmania. Locals have some of the nation’s best food and wine on their doorstep. Mainlanders, however, have to try a little harder to get up close and personal with the people […]
Pinot Noir by price point
If you love Pinot Noir as much as we do, you’ll want a good bottle on hand for just about any occasion, which is why we asked one of Melbourne’s top Pinotphiles, Roscoe Halligan-Rose, wine manager at Prince Wine Store, what bottle to buy for which occasion and at what price point. Here’s what he […]
Top 7 gourmet food clubs in Australia
There’s nothing like the perks of a food club. Membership can entail anything from priority access to events, new products delivered straight to your door, specials, and the feeling of belonging. Consider yourself a foodie? These clubs and their members have gourmet produce on the brain. Bruny Island Cheese Club It doesn’t get better than […]
Drink your Pinot and keep it, too
You know the feeling. You fancy a glass of the good stuff but don’t want to polish off the bottle or see any go to waste. Modern technology does wonders for wine preservation. These contraptions do a fine job of preventing oxygen from ruining your favourite drop. CORAVIN It’s the talk of the sommelier world […]
Five Perfect Pinot Noir and Duck Pairings
Pinot Noir really is the Ms Congeniality of the wine world. It’s light yet complex body means that it pairs well with a range of cuisines, from lighter-style salmon dishes, to red meats, and is a favourite among connoisseurs and amateurs alike. But it’s the divine mix of Pinot Noir and duck that truly is […]
The 5 reasons you should purchase Pinot Noir in a magnum
When you think of Grand Prix race drivers spraying each other with Champagne you think of large format bottles, and a magnum…the equivalent of two normal 750mL bottles…is usually the vessel of choice. So, is there a reason for magnums other than the myth that size matters? Our favourite Pinot Noir winemaker, Dalrymple Vineyards’ Peter […]
A Short History of Sparkling Wine for Pinotphiles
Winston Churchill claimed he drank 42,000 bottles of Pol Roger Champagne in his lifetime – a small exaggeration given that he would have had to put away 470 bottles a year from the cradle to the grave. But while he was prone – like many blokes – to overstate his capacity (possibly to bolster his […]
Christmas Turkey Meets Pinot Noir
The multicultural melting pot that is Australia has led us to proudly have one of the most diverse cultural cuisines in the world – but despite partaking in a varied international diet for 364 days of the year, on Christmas Day the average Australian’s desire for dumplings, Spaghetti Bolognaise, and Chicken Tikka can’t compete with […]