Houghton Crofters….A rekindled elegance
Say the name Houghton to most wine drinkers in Australia over the age of 30 and they’ll immediately reply with “White Burgundy!” Houghton’s White Burgundy, now known as ‘White Classic’ […]
Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
Berton Vineyards…Metal and Stone
One great thing that has come from getting a regular writing column for APN ARM Weekend Magazine has been the exposure to wineries and labels that previously had been on the […]
The Chronicles of Thomas Hardy
Not quite the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Chronicle Series brings to life stories of Thomas Hardy, founding father and wine pioneer. How much of the stories are […]
Chapel Hill 2012 and 2013 Round Up
Potentially my most unimaginative title for a post yet. As I was about to write up the 2013 Parson’s Noses and the 2012 McLaren Vale Cabernet, I noticed that I […]
Queens Pinch Vineyard
Queens Pinch Vineyard from Mudgee, New South Wales was started in the mid 90s and until 2004, the grapes were sold off to what was Southcorp, now Treasury Wine Estates […]
Serafino Reds
Serafino “Steve” Maglieri came to Australia from Sepino, Italy as a 17 year old, and just like so many of the Europeans who came to our shores seeking a […]
Pig In The House Reds
I admit to have slightly “left” leanings when it comes to animals that are raised for human consumption: I believe that a happy animal is a tasty animal. The naming […]
Beautiful Isle Red Delicious 2009
Made by the exuberant Cynthea Semmens of Marion’s Vineyard, Tamar Valley in Tasmania’s north. The packaging quirky, bright and a play on the rosella-esque labels of old Tassie apple crates, […]
Longview…just drink it
Good entry level blends here, with fruity front and fun back labels, these are just made for drinking. Adelaide Hills Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Fruity topical nose guava, banana […]
Esox Nouveau…Pike of the Clare Valley
Just returning from overseas holidays and into an unseasonally cool Sydney evening. The name Pike is synonymous with some of the most consistent Riesling in the country. However, there are […]
