Margan Breaking Ground Tempranillo Graciano Shiraz 2016
Margan “pioneered the inter-planting (field blend) of these 3 varieties” in the Hunter Valley in 2010. The grapes are picked at the same time and vinified together. Grown in the […]
Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2016
From the pedigree stable of Bay of Fires, comes their flagship red wine (they also have Eddystone Point and House of Arras). The fruit is sourced from 2 distinct and […]
Patina Wines Scandalous Riesling 2016
Gerald Naef, winemaker reckons when he “first released this style…it was somewhat of a scandal.” This si reference to retaining a decent amount of residual sugar, just at the time […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. DÜFTE PUNKT 2017
I was a fan of the 2016 release of this wine. Subtitled “The Aromatic Point.” along with “One Vineyard. Three Germanic Luminaries. One Aromatic Explosion.” From the Fechner Vineyard in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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