Eden Road Gundagai Shiraz 2013
Nick Spencer and Hamish Young have seemingly managed to pull off a magic trick. How do you get such full fruit flavour in a red wine that is stated as […]
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Longview Vineyard Macclesfield Chardonnay 2015
I have a friend, a colleague, who says he wants to like Longview more than he does. He says that whilst the quality is there, he often feels underwhelmed by […]
Deviation Road Sauvignon Blanc 2015
If you’re going to do Sauvignon Blanc….Adelaide Hills is one of your safer bets. Deviation Road, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills 2015 Grassy with lifted tropicals, a little yoghurt/cream note from […]
Deviation Road Pinot Noir 2013
I do like the labels for Deviation Road. If you’re ever traveling in the Hills, you don’t need a smart phone to use your precious data with a “Maps” application […]
Brokenwood Verona Vineyard Shiraz 2014
In fair Verona we lay our…well, vines in this case. The Verona vineyard is just over the road from the legendary Graveyard vineyard. Originally planted from old cuttings of several […]
Brokenwood Trevena Vineyard Semillon 2012
The Trevena vineyard is located on Hermitage Rd, between the Braemore vineyard (which has serviced Andrew Thomas and Peppertree so well), and Tyrrells HVD vineyard. How’s that for a Semsational […]
Brokenwood Cricket Pitch White 2015
More reliable than Boonie at 1st drop. Brokenwood Cricket Pitch White, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2015 The entry level white for the iconic Hunter Valley kindergarten/breeding ground. 60% SB and 40% Semillon. […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
The latest release from Franco D’Anna and the talented team at Hoddles Creek. The trade sticker on the bottle states: “Looking for more tannin, better tannin.” Hoddles Creek Estate, Pinot […]
Sassy Wines Pinot Noir 2013
Made by the very capable (and likeable) Pete Logan, of Logan Wines. Sassy are still a relative newcomer on the Orange scene, but are certainly doing good things. Sassy Wines […]
La La Land Pinot Gris 2015
“I’m going down…to….La La Land. Something bout those little pills…” But this isn’t chemistry in that format. Still, it may explain the label….A Cheetah biting the hand of Sheeba, Queen […]
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