Orange Mountain ‘1397’ Shiraz Viognier 2012
Terry Dolle isn’t your average winemaker. An incredibly nice bloke (Julie, his wife and the kids are also lovely and welcoming), he was a grape grower first that decided to […]
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Swinging Bridge Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Another of the flagship wines from the Orange region. Swinging Bridge, Reserve Chardonnay, Orange 2014 Mixture of old and new French oak. Exquisite packaging. Ripe peach stone fruit, structured cedary […]
Deakin Estate Shiraz 2015
Nothing over the top here, just well made quaffing wine. Deakin Estate, Shiraz, Murray Darling 2015 Meaty, blue plum fruit, paté, camphor smoke, marshmallow squares/Rocky Road and some pine forest. […]
Redbank Emily Sparkling Brut NV
Traditional blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Nice packaging with the altitude definition of the vineyards. Redbank, “Emily” Sparkling, King Valley NV Opens with some meringue/eggy sulfide, light pastry and […]
Bay of Fires Chardonnay 2014
Boom! Here comes the…Boom! Ready or not! But of course you’re ready: You were ready when you saw the label. Fuck it, yes: judge the book by the cover. Bay […]
Calabria Private Bin Nero D’Avola 2014
From the isle of Sicily….to mainland Australia. Calabria Private Bin Nero D’Avola, Riverina 2014 Smells dump you right into the middle of plush town. Roasting black Cherry, blueberry, fresh rubber […]
Calabria Wines Private Bin Vermentino 2015
Another of the very very good value Private Bin series from the Riverina. Calabria Wines, Private Bin Vermentino, Riverina, 2015 Nutty blossom, apricot kernel, lemon rind and some soapy coriander. […]
Calabria Wines Private Bin Montepulciano 2013
The full name of the grape is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo….not to be confused with the tor-topping village of Montepulciano in Chianti. Calabria Wines, Private Bin Montepulciano, Riverina, 2013 Tight red berries, […]
Calabria Wines…The Tumbarumba Files
Whilst Calabria have their heart in the Riverina, they manage to source quality fruit from other areas, in this case: the cool climates of Tumbarumba on the western edge of […]
Huntington Estate Gewürztraminer 2015
Gewürtztraminer….one of my favourite wine names. I love a good umlaut. Huntington Estate, Gewürztraminer, Mudgee 2015 Opens with plush rosewater and Turkish Delight, followed by lemon citrus, lychee flesh (rather […]
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