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Lynn van der Linde

Lynn van der Linde Certified Sommelier

94 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 89/100

Floral, fruity and FUN! This Jacob’s Creek Lively Bunch Rosé boasts summery aromas of fresh cut flowers, strawberries, and lime zest, with a crisp citrus finish. Pair with margherita pizza! Tasted Aug 2024

Jacob's Creek Moscato 2022

South Australia, Australia
94 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 88/100

A splash of summer! Lively aromas and flavours of pear and apple, perfect for poolside sipping. Moscato wines are not just lighter in body but alcohol, too, with this one coming in at 7.5% Pair with cheeseboards or spicy tuna sashimi. Tasted Aug 2024

Pure Vision Wines Zero Shiraz 2021

Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia
144 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 90/100

Wonderful to find a dealcoholized red that truly still tastes like wine! I also love the fact that the grapes are organically grown - back to nature and simple pleasures. Brilliant ruby hues in the glass, aromas of ripe black cherries and blackberries transform into sour cherry flavours. Enjoy on its own or pair with your summer barbecue fare such as beef burgers and chicken thighs. Tasted June 2024.

Ric Red 2021

South Australia, Australia
150 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 92/100

Time for a pit stop! Three Barossa Valley grapes blended to best represent the bold and adventurous race car driver, Daniel Riccardo, #3. I was honestly expecting this to be a lot more fruit forward, but was pleasantly surprised by the elegance and balance found in the glass. Aromas of black cherries, fresh cut herbs, and leather push through to a velvety mouthfeel and a black cherry flavour finish. Try this with wood fired pizza! Tasted June 2024.

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St. Hugo DR3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

South Australia, Australia
151 days ago

Lynn scored this wine: 93/100

…And It’s Lights Out, Here We Goooooo! Racing veteran, Daniel Riccardo and winemaking master Peter Munro teamed up to create this gem of a Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s St. Hugo Winery. Deep purple colour with enticing aromas of fresh blackberries, wet cedar, and dark chocolate swirl in the glass, carrying through to a full-bodied mouth feel, and finishing in a persistent black cherry flavour. Cellar for at least a few more years to let the tannins settle a bit. If you’re wondering whether the price is worth it - yes! And it makes a lovely gift, especially for those wine and F1 loving friends of yours. Tasted June 2024.

Lynn van der Linde

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Memorable Wine

The 6th Sense Syrah

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First Wine

Valpolicella

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Current Fav Wine

Nebbiolo

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Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award