This one was tasted during a big session at Templo Restaurant, celebrating Kate Giles’ Tasmanian Birthday excursion. Claymore Superstition Reserve Riesling, Watervale 2015 Smoky limes, light ginger shavings (like a […]
A trio of red wines from the Di Giorgio Family of Coonawarra. Di Giorgio Family Wines, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2013 Meat and graphite merge with black pepper, red/blue fruits, and the […]
So there are plenty of wine collaborations across Australia: wine makers blending together their chosen barrels (more often than not for charity) and the results can vary somewhat. Like a […]
Label and slight name change for this little gem of a wine. Don’t tell anyone, but this is one of my favourite Pinot Gris in the land. Dare I say […]
To quote: Tyson Stelzer, “Tasmania is arguably the greatest region for sparkling wine anywhere in the world outside of Champagne itself.” Not only are there the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir […]
“Sheep are cute, sheep are beaut, sheep are soft and curly. But when I take ’em in to town I have to start out early…. Cos they never go the […]
Outside of Tasmania, I’d say the Adelaide Hills is fast becoming the next stronghold of top class bubbles producers in Australia, with Deviation Road a benchmark for the region. Deviation […]
Riesling. Coonawarra’s most underrated grape. Raïdis Estate, The Kid, Riesling, Coonawarra 2015 Pure example. Lime skin, slate, slight tropical lift with light sherbert. Lean, light, tight, refreshing, citrusy. Right amount […]
Love the new addition to the RWB stud farm, a Garnacha (Spanish for Grenache) with a label flashy as a matador’s red and yellow costume. Running With Bulls Garnacha, Barossa […]
Calabria are building a reputation for quality, well made wines at good prices. Calabria, Three Bridges Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, 2013 Luminous honey colour. Archetype apricot marmalade nose. Mushroom cap, preserved […]
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