Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2016
Last year I proposed that the 2015 was a contender for the best value Chardonnay in the land. Let’s see how the 2016 fares…. Montalto, Pennon Hill Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, […]
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Josef Chromy Pinot Gris 2016
Josef Chromy have rolled onto the 2017, but the 2016 is still available. Josef Chromy, Pinot Gris, Tamar Valley, 2016 Aromas of ripe brown pears, candle wax/soap, unripe mandarin and […]
Yelland & Papps Devote Sparkling Vermentino 2016
Sparkling Vermentino? Why not!? The Y&P team continue to challenge the dominant paradigms with quality products. “Methode Traditionelle” and crown seal. Yelland & Papps, Devote, Sparkling, Vermentino, Barossa Valley, 2016 […]
Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Not often that Marlborough Sauv Blanc comes into Australia over the $20 mark, so when it does, there’s an inference of something a bit special in the bottle. Distributed in […]
La La Land Malbec 2016
From the very safe winemaking hands of Frank Newman and Aidan Menzies, well regarded for the value Deakin Estate range from near Mildura, in Victoria’s north-west. La La Land, Malbec, […]
Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz 2016
This picked up trophy for Best Shiraz at the 2017 Royal Hobart Wine Show. Worthy winner indeed. Winemaker is Simon Black. Montalto, Pennon Hill, Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula, 2016 Winemaking like […]
Passing Clouds The Fools On The Hill Pinot Noir 2016
One of two Pinot Noirs from Passing Clouds. This one grown at 742 metres above sea level in the Macedon Ranges. Cool, cool climate stuff. Passing Clouds, The Fools On […]
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2016
Technically this is Montalto’s “entry” level wine, but the Pennon Hill range are well crafted by Simon Black. Montalto, Pennon Hill, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, 2016 Attractive and bright garnet […]
Berton Vineyards Winemaker’s Reserve Shiraz 2016
Pewter badging on the bottle makes this standout from your average $14 wine. Berton Vineyards, Winemaker’s Reserve, Shiraz, Padthaway, 2016 Dense purple, almost black in the glass. Spiced aromas […]
TarraWarra Estate Roussanne Marsanne Viognier 2016
TarraWarra Estate have only two rows of each of these vines that were grafted in 2006 to vines planted in 1995. Whole bunch pressing and a combination of vessels for […]
