Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MICHAEL LILLIS

Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2019 – Piedmont, Italy – $130.00

For me, this is a classic Barolo style, by that I mean it tastes as I expect it to taste. This 2019 vintage is light...

CONTERNO Francia 2011 – Barolo – $100.00 – Original price tag

From the little I know about this wine; 2011 was not a stunning vintage for the Conterno Grand Cru vineyards so the juice destined for...

Croissant del Comune di La Morra 2019 $100.00

This wine has been open for two hours and is only starting to show a glimpse of what's on offer. To look at the wine,...

Stanton & Killeen  Terra Mãe 2021 Rutherglen $35.00  

Vegan friendly - Terra Mãe translates to "motherland" The fruit used in this wine, is estate grown in Rutherglen. Not in the motherland as you...

Domaine La Florane A Fleur re Pamper Côtes du Rhone 2021 $ 35.00

(organic, biodynamic practice) A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan to give the wine more body and flavour. Although I, as a Pinot Noir drinker,...

Bolieu’s Pepin de Vigne Extra Brut Champagne – 2019 – $100.00

A blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Meunier, aged on its lees for 50+ months before being disgorged. On the nose a creamy hint...

Wine Note

Well, it's that time of year again, as we gather in one of  Melbourne's hidden underground gems; and give thanks to the winemakers of...

Yquem 1958 France Bordeaux – 750 ml $1700.00

Over the weekend I was fortunate enough to experience a once in a lifetime, 65 yo glass of wine. A friend opened a 1958 bottle...

Oliver’s HJ Shiraz 2015 Taranga Vineyards McLaren Vale $50.00

I personally have not been a fan of the Stelvin enclosure. However when you find an older wine in the cellar that you know...

VIGNA CANTINA Sangiovese 2017 Barossa Valley $28.00

I met Torzi Matthews some years back, my memory is not so good these days, however, the story he told me was his real...
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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.