Wine Tasting Notes
Wine Tasting Notes
Vignoble des Vesdots – “Originel” (c)
Juicy dark berries with a little rustic grip; like a Bordeaux that forgot to wear a tie.
La Galoche Rouge
Fresh red fruits, bright acidity and a light, juicy profile that shines slightly chilled.
Château De Parenchère, Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge (c)
Structured dark fruit, subtle oak and classic Bordeaux savoury depth.
Upside Down (c)
Zesty citrus, tropical notes and crisp acidity for a refreshing, fruit-driven white.
Natural Wine Solo
Clean citrus and orchard fruit with gentle texture and a bright, natural finish.
Weingut Schmitt Freiheit
Ripe pear and citrus with lively acidity and a subtly mineral, textured palate.
Bottega Millesmato Vino Spumante Brut, Prosecco
Straw-yellow fizz with fine bubbles, orchard fruit and a dry, refreshing finish.
Eastern Peake, Coghills Creek 2023 Pinot Noir
Elegant red cherry, subtle earth and fine, silky tannins.
Eastern Peake, Intrinsic 2023 Pinot Noir
Complex cherry and spice over a savoury, mineral-driven frame.
Latta, Illustrious Og 2023 Sangiovese
Bright sour cherry, herbs and lively, food-friendly acidity.
Shobbrook Wines, Poco Rosso 2021 Syrah
Juicy plum, peppery spice and soft, natural texture.
BK Wines, Carbonic 2022 Pinot Noir
Fresh raspberry, carbonic lift and silky, soft tannins.
Bloody Hill, Villages 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackcurrant and mint with a smooth, medium-bodied palate.
Bloody Hill, Villages 2024 Shiraz
Dark fruit, gentle spice and easy-drinking structure.
Kindeli, Tinto 2023
Vibrant red fruit with a playful, lightly tangy natural finish.
Domaine Ligas, Moschomavro MVL 2021
Savory red berries, herbs and a rustic, characterful edge.
Artesano Vintners, Brutal!! 2023
Wild dark fruit, bold natural character and lively acidity.
Artesano Vintners, Parellatxa 2022
Juicy red fruit, floral tones and smooth, gluggable texture.
Ploder Rosenberg, Ruga 2019 Cerason
Structured red berry, earthy notes and elegant tannins.
Shofang, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Ripe cassis, gentle oak and polished tannins.
Xiaopu, Soon Song Red 2022
Bright red fruit, silky texture and gentle spice.
Alexandre Giquel Vouvray Multitude 2022
Honeyed apple, chalky minerality and soft, rounded acidity.
Ad Vinum – “Au Vent” 2021
Zesty, lightly hazy citrus and herbs; crisp and playful.
Esoterico 2022 – Unico Zelo
Orange peel and lychee chaos with a cheeky bitter twist; aromatic and textured.
La Salada Roig Boig Tranquil 2021
Fresh citrus, herbal notes and a light, gently rustic finish.
Weingut Schmitt Freiheit 2022 Riesling
Citrus zest and pear over lively, mouth-watering acidity.
Upside Down Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Tropical passionfruit, lime and a crisp, refreshing finish.
Natural Wine Solo Macabeo
Soft orchard fruit, citrus and gentle, easy-drinking texture.
Bottega Millesmato Vino Spumante Brut
Fine, persistent bubbles with apple, pear and floral notes on a dry, lively palate.
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut
Delicate mousse, white flowers, citrus and a refined, elegant finish.
Organic at ABODE
When we say a wine is organic, we’re talking about what happens in the vineyard – clean farming, no synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, and growers who care about the life in their soil as much as the fruit on the vines. It doesn’t make the wine “better” by default, but it usually means fresher fruit, healthier vineyards and a gentler footprint on the land.
Biodynamic – a step deeper
Biodynamic growers treat the vineyard like a living organism. Compost, cover crops and herbal preparations replace outside inputs, and work often follows a lunar and seasonal calendar. The idea is to bottle energy and balance – wines that feel alive, not engineered.
Natural wine – in the cellar
Natural wine usually starts with organic or biodynamic fruit, then keeps the winemaking as hands-off as possible: native yeast, no flavour-correcting tricks, little to no fining or filtration, and very low sulphur (or none at all). The result can be cloudy, playful, sometimes wild – but always a clearer line between vineyard and glass.
How it all ties together here
At ABODE, we’re not chasing labels for the sake of it. We look for growers who farm thoughtfully and make wine with restraint, whether it’s certified organic, biodynamic or simply done the right way. Think of it as: cleaner farming, fewer shortcuts, more character – poured for you on a rooftop that feels a little like home.