Vino Nitra Tradition Rizling Vlašský 2012
Produced by Vino Nitra. The wine was a farewell present from our downstairs Slovenian neighbours who had been the recipients of a few of my left-over wine samples. I’ll admit […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2015
Made from MV6 and D5V12 clones planted on the Estate’s H and I Blocks. 35% new French oak, the rest 1 and 2 year old. TarraWarra Estate, Reserve, Pinot Noir, […]
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Cool climate, high altitude wine making. Part of the “A Series.” Angullong, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, 2016 Wet quartz stones, blackberry leaf, quinine, passion fruit, capsicum skin, gooseberry and passion […]
Wine By Sam The Butterfly Effect Cabernet Merlot 2015
Mrs Drew scored an intro to Naked Wines with an offer for a mixed case. It’s an interesting purchase model: customers sponsoring winemakers. Wines being made/priced exclusively for the sponsors. […]
Berton Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Even more stickers for Berton with this one. Decanter, San Francisco International, Sydney Royal Wine Show, International Wine Challenge….. Berton Vineyards, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 Coonawarra mint to the […]
Berton Vineyards Reserve Shiraz 2015
A couple of stickers on the bottle from 2017 shows: Platinum from Decanter World Wine Awards (including Best In Show!) and Gold from International Wine Awards. Not to mention a […]
Mandala Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Mandala in the Yarra Valley are celebrating their 10th vintage release this year. You can read more of my reviews of the Mandala wines here on the Queensland Times website. […]
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2014
Not enough Hunter fruit in 2014 for Gartelmann so they sourced extra from the Clare Valley. Stylistically I don’t mind the mix, Clare can be herbal and brooding sometimes, rather […]
Gartelmann Jonathan Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Grown at Rylstone, above Mudgee at 630 metres. Could be Australia’s highest cabernet vineyard? Gartelmann, Jonathan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee, 2013 Blackcurrant, pencil shavings, fresh paint with a stony minerally line. […]
Berton Vineyards The Black Shiraz 2016
Part of “The Metal” range from Berton Vineyards. Has a bit of bling from some renowned award ceremonies. Sourced from “‘South Eastern Australia” fruit sources. Berton Vineyards, The Black, Shiraz, […]
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