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Rachelle O'Connor

Rachelle O'Connor

Jacob's Creek Moscato 2022

South Australia, Australia
95 days ago

Rachelle scored this wine: 88/100

This lovely Moscato is from Jacob’s Creek in Australia's Barossa Valley. Lip smacking deliciousness in the glass, this wine has aromas of pretty orchard florals and plump pears with flavours of citrus, tropical fruit, berry and nutty spice. It was enjoyed with homemade strawberry rhubarb pie. ??

98 days ago

Rachelle scored this wine: 89/100

This lovely Rosé is so pretty in the glass. Aromas of plump field berries and citrus notes with yummy flavours of raspberry, strawberry, orange rind and a delightful acidity. There is no shortage of food pairings to complement this Rosé. We enjoyed a couple bottles on the back deck with great friends and assorted canapés.

DR3

St. Hugo DR3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

South Australia, Australia
133 days ago

Rachelle scored this wine: 94/100

DR3 St. Hugo, is an exclusive fine wine series in collaboration with the legendary Australian Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo crafted with St. Hugo chief winemaker, Peter Munro. This award winning gold medal Cabernet Sauvignon is shows beautifully in the glass, the aromatics are divine. This wine is full bodied, great layers of flavour: plump blueberries, juicy blackberries, mint sprigs, dark chocolate, spice and a hint of oak. Elegant, silky tannins….what’s the expression, “aging like a fine wine”? This vintage will only get better with time.

Ric Red 2021

South Australia, Australia
142 days ago

Rachelle scored this wine: 93/100

This red wine « secret » blend (Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro) is simply scrumptious. It’s perfumed nose is enticing and bold, layered and lingering flavours of ripe cherry, raspberry, silky spice and cracked pepper on the palate show the wine’s elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Formula 1 Daniel Ricciardo teams up with Barossa Valley’s St. Hugo chief winemaker (since 2018), Peter Munro. This wine is bold and bursting with personality and character similar to Daniel himself whose famous trademark «Shoey » always gets the fans racing with pure excitement. The label is bright and vibrant, with the artwork created by Daniel’s long time friend and helmet designer Ornamental Conifer. This wine was a huge hit for Canada Day celebrations on July 1st, which also marked the birthday of Daniel Ricciardo! Tasted July 1 2024

Pure Vision Wines Zero Shiraz 2021

Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia
144 days ago

Rachelle scored this wine: 90/100

This award winning non-alcoholic Shiraz has been carefully crafted with organic grapes from the family owned Pure Vision vineyards in South Australia. The palate is showing flavours of jammy plum, black cherry and a hint of spice. Added bonus….it’s low in sugar, vegan friendly and gluten free. Tasted July 2024.

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Memorable Wine

Brunello di Montalcino 2007 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

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First Wine

Mouton Cadet

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Unusual Wine Experience

Watching a cork crumble to pieces as I instructed proper opening techniques at a wine fair! Oops!

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Current Fav Wine

A Big Buttery Chardonnay

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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