De Bortoli DB Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The DB Winemaker Selection series sits what you might call the “value” section of your local bottle shop, a price point that De Bortoli have well and truly triumphed in […]
Category Archives: Wine Reviews
Risky Business White Knuckle Chardonnay 2017
The 3rd vintage I’ve seen of this particular label from vintner John Waldron and viticulturist Rob Quenby. Price hasn’t changed and considering it is served on Qantas Airlines 1st class, […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co BLÜHEN PUNKT Gewürztraminer 2017
This one comes out in translation to a “blossom point.” From the Fechner family vineyard in Moculta, Eden Valley. 24 hours skin contact during the making. Chaffey Bros Wine Co, […]
Singlefile Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Western Australia is arguably 2nd only to Bordeaux for Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blends (I reckon we may just sneak in front on the odd occasion also.) Singlefile, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Denmark, […]
Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2016
Angullong have produced a winner here. In fact, trophy winning: Best Other Red Variety at the 2017 Orange Wine Show and Best Dry Red Table Wine, (Spanish & Italian Varieties) at […]
Patina Wines Riesling 2016
Gerald Naef, winemaker most certainly takes his riesling cues from European styles, notably a little bit of Alsace. Patina Wines, Riesling, Orange, 2016 Retaining 7 grams per litre of residual […]
Singlefile Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016
A little less spice for the 2016 over the 2015 (which had 1% Malbec for seasoning). Warning, this wine is dangerously drinkable. Singlefile Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Great Southern, 2016 […]
Singlefile Family Reserve Chardonnay 2016
This sits second on the Chardonnay rung under the Vivienne, but is no less a wine. From the Singlefile Estate Vineyard. Singlefile, Family Reserve, Chardonnay, Denmark, 2016 Just so white […]
Singlefile Riversdale Vineyard Shiraz 2016
Single vineyard fruit from the Riversdale vineyard in Frankland River, in the deep south of Western Australia. Singlefile, Riversdale Vineyard, Shiraz, Frankland River, 2016 This has profound ground spice and […]
Singlefile Fumé Blanc 2016
Sourced from the Stoney Crossing single vineyard. Showing the non-believers what can be done with Sauvignon Blanc. Wild fermentation and 50% oak maturation. Singlefile, Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pemberton, 2016 An […]
