Yalumba Galway Shiraz 2014
The labeling is quite attractive, but the wording on the back (apart from the wine description) is generic to the “Galway” range. Disappointing from the usually reliable Yalumba. The vintage is […]
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Deviation Road Loftia Brut 2014
The Adelaide Hills are one of the reliable centres for excellence when it comes to sparkling wine production in Australia. Deviation Road’s Kate Laurie has spent time working in Champagne […]
Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015
Franco D’Anna is one of the Princes of the Yarra Valley when it comes to Chardonnay. His expert ways with the fruit is highlighted not only from the wines of […]
Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
The Hoddles Creek team led by Franco D’Anna consistently wines that punch well above their weight and should probably be sold at twice the price. Oh well, definitely a buyer’s […]
Berton Vineyards Winemaker’s Reserve Fiano 2016
Part of the “Metal Range” from Berton, located in the workhorse Riverina district of New South Wales. Berton Vineyards, Winemaker’s Reserve Fiano, Riverina, 2016 Soapy citrus of small lemon skin […]
Deviation Road Pinot Gris 2016
The vintage was “early and compressed.” Partial barrel fermentation. Pinot Gris how it should be. Deviation Road, Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills 2016 Evocative aromas of creamed honey, stone fruit skin, […]
De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No 6 Verdelho 2015
Sourced from the single vineyard “Hemley’s block” (I bet it’s a big block though). Made by Joel Veenhuizen, a man with a fine beard. De Bortoli, Deen Vat Series No […]
Deviation Road Sauvignon Blanc 2016
If you must drink Sauvingon Blanc….then drink something from the Adelaide Hills. Deviation Road Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills 2016 Soft passionfruit, black currant leaf, light tobacco, grilled green capsicum and […]
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2014
Central Otago Pinot Noir for me tends to have sinewy tannins and whilst this is muscular, the alcohol fills out the body well. Amisfield Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2014 10% […]
Amisfield Pinot Noir Rosé 2016
The Otago wine district is arguably one of the most visually stunning regions in the world. Nestled under the 2 million year old Pisa mountain range, Amisfield have a site […]
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