Margan Breaking Ground Albarino 2016
The first planting of Albarino in the Hunter with the potential as being a good stable mate for regional hero Semillon. In the very capable hands of the Margan team, […]
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Margan Barbera 2014
Part of the “Breaking Ground” single vineyard wines series from Margan. Andrew Margan took “cuttings from the original Montrose vineyard in Mudgee that was planted by Carlo Corino from cuttings […]
Tahbilk Viognier 2016
Not quite as famous as their Marsanne, this Northern Rhone variety was planted on the estate in 1990. Tahbilk,Viognier, Nagambie Lakes, 2016 Expressively floral: light rosewater and pretty apricot flesh, […]
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2015
The Len Evans Tutorial kicks off on a few weeks time, and Montalto’s winemaker Simon Black has been selected to take part. Lucky bastard. Montalto Estate Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, 2015 […]
Berton Vineyards Botrytis Semillon 2015
Riverina is arguably Australia’s second best Semillon growing area, simply because of the ability for the botrytis affected dessert styles that it produces well. Berton Vineyards Botrytis Semillon, Riverina 2015 […]
6Ft6 Shiraz 2014
Time to clean out some old drafts that have been hanging around. This wine was a sample courtesy of Austin’s distributor in Sydney, enjoyed on thecouch (soon to be my […]
Rymill The Yearling Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
When you think of Coonawarra Cabernet, more often than not you expect a blocky tannic night-mare, not this pony club-esque early starter. Made for your comfort and immediate enjoyment. Rymill […]
Rymill The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc 2016
In the capable hands of winemaker Sandrine Gimon, even the entry level “The Yearling” wines from Rymill, provide some excitement. Rymill , The Yearling, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra 2016 Potent green […]
Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2016
I’m not going to mince words here. The Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc is arguably Australia’s finest straight SB. I’m not talking in the realms of a barrel aged beauty, […]
De Bortoli Wines La Bohème The Missing Act 2015
Supposedly, it was “revealed in the 1950s that there was an act which Puccini decided not to use in his composition of the opera La Bohème. The Missing Act describes […]
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