Stockman’s Ridge Rider Pinot Noir 2014
It’s funny, Pinot Noir should probably be Orange’s flagship red grape….but there’s few top notch ones to come from the region. The potential is for Sparkling base to which Printhie […]
Stockman’s Ridge Rider Shiraz 2014
This has picked up a few bits of wine show gold, silver and bronze (and a trophy) since its release, including some reputable shows, such as Orange, Rutherglen and Australian […]
Celebrate World Cider Day – Friday 3rd June with Willie Smiths!
It was inevitable really, every other alcoholic beverage has its own day (yes, even Sauvignon Blanc). So it comes as no surprise to see the announcement that this Friday, June […]
Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz 2010
The latest release (yes 2010) and one of the flagship wines for Tahbilk. Tahbilk, Eric Stevens Purbrick, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2010 Spiced white pepper, dried clove studs, dusty dry baked soil, […]
Tahbilk Shiraz 2013
Tahbilk, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2013 Concentrated berries dusty and musky, spearmint, earthy tones and soft warm toasty spice. Rich black plum, hot cocoa lead into a smooth spiced palate. Fine tannins […]
Eden Road Gundagai Shiraz 2013
Nick Spencer and Hamish Young have seemingly managed to pull off a magic trick. How do you get such full fruit flavour in a red wine that is stated as […]
Longview Vineyard Macclesfield Chardonnay 2015
I have a friend, a colleague, who says he wants to like Longview more than he does. He says that whilst the quality is there, he often feels underwhelmed by […]
Deviation Road Sauvignon Blanc 2015
If you’re going to do Sauvignon Blanc….Adelaide Hills is one of your safer bets. Deviation Road, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills 2015 Grassy with lifted tropicals, a little yoghurt/cream note from […]
Deviation Road Pinot Noir 2013
I do like the labels for Deviation Road. If you’re ever traveling in the Hills, you don’t need a smart phone to use your precious data with a “Maps” application […]
Brokenwood Verona Vineyard Shiraz 2014
In fair Verona we lay our…well, vines in this case. The Verona vineyard is just over the road from the legendary Graveyard vineyard. Originally planted from old cuttings of several […]
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