Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc 2016
A whippet is probably a decent zoomorphic representation for Sauvignon Blanc. If zoomorphic can be used to describe wine. Longview, Whippet, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2016 Even though it has […]
Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Named after particularly nasty stretch of road in the Adelaide Hills. Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills 2013 New and old French oak for 18 months. Milk Coffee, pencil […]
Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2014
The Eye of Horus that adorns the label of this wine is well known as the Egyptian symbol of “protection, royal power and good health.” Apt for this wine, however […]
Serafino Reserve Grenache 2014
Serafino, makers of the value Bellissimo range up the ante here with this Reserve. Serafino, Reserve, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2014 If McLaren Vale Grenache can be reticent, then this is […]
Margan Breaking Ground Albarino 2016
The first planting of Albarino in the Hunter with the potential as being a good stable mate for regional hero Semillon. In the very capable hands of the Margan team, […]
Margan Barbera 2014
Part of the “Breaking Ground” single vineyard wines series from Margan. Andrew Margan took “cuttings from the original Montrose vineyard in Mudgee that was planted by Carlo Corino from cuttings […]
Tahbilk Viognier 2016
Not quite as famous as their Marsanne, this Northern Rhone variety was planted on the estate in 1990. Tahbilk,Viognier, Nagambie Lakes, 2016 Expressively floral: light rosewater and pretty apricot flesh, […]
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2015
The Len Evans Tutorial kicks off on a few weeks time, and Montalto’s winemaker Simon Black has been selected to take part. Lucky bastard. Montalto Estate Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, 2015 […]
Berton Vineyards Botrytis Semillon 2015
Riverina is arguably Australia’s second best Semillon growing area, simply because of the ability for the botrytis affected dessert styles that it produces well. Berton Vineyards Botrytis Semillon, Riverina 2015 […]
6Ft6 Shiraz 2014
Time to clean out some old drafts that have been hanging around. This wine was a sample courtesy of Austin’s distributor in Sydney, enjoyed on thecouch (soon to be my […]
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