Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Shiraz 2015
Founder’s Block range is the entry level for the consistent and regional Katnook Estate. Often found at a price under the RRP, they represent top quality, archetypical drinking. Katnook Estate […]
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Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
I don’t know the quality of the field for the Irish Wine Show in which this wine won a silver medal, but hopefully it’s like a reverse Melbourne Cup where […]
Mount Cathedral Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2013
Bit of a left field item here. This bottle came from a mystery dozen purchased from the remnants of the Sydney Royal Wine Show (sold to raise funds for dedicated […]
Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Huntington Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee 2009 Garnett colour but starting to dull. Still fruit forward: Pencil, mulberry, plum and a deep cassis. Lashings of choc oak and sandy tannins. Medium […]
Gruet Family Sauvage Blanc De Blancs ZD
I haven’t been drinking a lot of wine whilst on holidays here in Kaua’i, Hawai’i. This one came from the Princeville Wine Market, a very small but classy boutique. Apparently […]
Brokenwood Sangiovese 2015
Sourced from the Indigo Vineyard in Beechworth, Brokenwood’s go-to place. Brokenwood, Sangiovese, Beechworth 2015 Bright cherry, earthy rhubarb, fresh oregano leaf, a little bit of waxy lipstick, vanilla bean. Just […]
Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
From the ever reliable Indigo Vineyard in Beechworth, north-east Victoria. One of Brokenwood’s choice partners. Brokenwood, Indigo Vineyard, Chardonnay, Beechworth 2015 Handpicked, whole-bunch pressed fruit. Barrel ferment, 1/3 new oak. […]
Brokenwood Poppy’s Block Semillon 2015
Brokenwood only produce single vineyard wines when they know they’re onto a good thing. Brokenwood, Poppy’s Block Semillon, Hunter Valley, 2015 Pale gold in the glass with green highlights. Aromas […]
Brokenwood Kat’s Block Shiraz 2014
Sourced from a single block in the famous Graveyard Vineyard, named after Katrina Barry, assistant vineyard manager and all round great person. 2014 was an excellent vintage in the Hunter […]
O’Leary Walker The Lucky Punter Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Just in time for the Spring Racing carnival….but this gives a nod to the history of David O’Leary’s grandfather who purchased farmland at Oakbank, home to the famous Oakbank racing […]
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