Shingleback Haycutters Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Normally a dash of Semillon into this kind of blend seems to take the edge of any overt grassiness that a straight Sauv Blanc may have. But in this case, […]
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Annie’s Lane Riesling 2017
I’m liking the rieslings coming in from 2017. Annie’s Lane often get over looked as it seems to be a bit of “Corolla” brand, but for the value, it is […]
Penfolds Bin 389 2001
This one was dragged out of the cellar as a tribute to the last time the Australian Football League team I support had played in a finals series. We didn’t […]
Josef Chromy Chardonnay 2015
100% estate fruit from the Josef Chromy estate at Relbia in Tasmania’s north, part of the Tamar Valley wine route. Chief Winemaker is Jeremy Dineen, more than ably supported by […]
Annie’s Lane Rosé 2017
Made from grenache and mourvedre grapes. Winemaker is Alex MacKenzie. Annie’s Lane, Rosé, Clare Valley, 2017 Light cerise in colour. Slightly metallic nose when straight from the fridge…opens to reveal […]
Gundog Estate Riesling 2017
Gundog Estate split their time and wine pretty much evenly between Canberra and the Hunter Valley, with a sprinkle of fruit from the Hilltops region as well. The brown glass […]
Katnook Estate Prodigy Shiraz 2012
Bottled under cork (bearing moniker and vintage). Embossed, tall and stoutly shouldered bottle. Does not leave any doubt as to intent. Katnook Estate, Prodigy, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2012 Rightfully maintains a […]
Margan Aged Release Semillon 2012
Several Hunter Valley producers now have aged or cellar releases. In this case, held back for 5 years before being released. Potentially released too early. Margan, Aged Release, Semillon, Hunter […]
Pig In The House Celebrates 21 Years
Produced by the team from Windowrie for 21 years. Jason and Rebecca O’Dea have now converted their original certified 6 hectare vineyard to biodynamics. Pig In The House, Organic […]
Margan White Label Semillon 2016
Quality fruit parcels are held back for a year for the White Label, sitting patiently. Good thing too, a year in bottle does some beautiful things for Hunter Valley Semillon. […]
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