Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige NV
A new release from giant Champagne House G.H. Mumm and part of the Mumm Terroir Collection. Made by Jamie Marfell who has been making sparkling wines in the region for […]
Category Archives: Wine Reviews
Longview The Piece Shiraz 2017
The Piece Project by Longview Vineyard was won by Lisa King in 2017. Presented in an oversized “spray can,” this is Longview’s flagship Shiraz. Longview, The Piece, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2018
Footbolt was one of the horses that Joseph Osborn (Chester’s Grandad) sold to purchase the d’Arenberg property. New and used French oak for 12 to 18 months maturation. d’Arenberg, The […]
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2017
One of the originals in the extensive d’Arenberg line up. d’Arenberg, The Custodian, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2017 These originals offer pretty good value for money. Black cherries, raspberries and that […]
Brokenwood Wade Block 2 Vineyard Shiraz 2018
McLaren Vale has been happy hunting ground for Brokenwood for premium Shiraz fruit. Brokenwood, Wade Block 2 Vineyard, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2018 Deep garnet with a bright edge. Lifted with […]
Brokenwood Four Winds Vineyard Shiraz 2018
The Four Winds vineyard in the Canberra Region is a prime fruit source for Brokenwood. Brokenwood, Four WindsVineyard, Shiraz, Canberra District, 2018 Attractive and lifted, if lighter than Brokenwood’s Hunter […]
Brokenwood Pinot Gris 2020
Because 2020 was basically a shitshow for many viticultural regions of Australia, Brokenwood looked to Currency Creek in South Australia for fruit rather than their usual haunt of Beechworth in […]
West Cape Howe Pinot Noir 2018
The Great Southern district sits roughly on the same parallel as the Adelaide Hills which is relatively proficient at producing Pinot Noir. Can Great Southern do the same? West Cape […]
West Cape Howe Rosé 2020
WCH have kept the blend of Tempranillo and Shiraz for this vintage. Bottled in the light-weight glass: Lean & Green. West Cape Howe, Rosé, Tempranillo, Shiraz, Western Australia, 2020 Light, […]
West Cape Howe Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Price hasn’t moved in 3 years. Fruit comes from the WCH home vineyard of Langton. West Cape Howe, Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Barker, 2020 Earthy and dry nose. Pungency with box […]
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