Robert Stein Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Jacob Stein is behind his family’s Robert Stein label being one of the strengths of the Mudgee region, the former Young Winemaker of the Year has an adept skill at […]
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Hoddles Creek Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015
According to Franco, the wine “made itself this year. No adds.” He rarely gets his summation wrong. Hoddles Creek Estate, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2015 Generous stonefruit with yellow nectarine slices. […]
Taylors Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 2015
Probably takes some balls these days to put “unwooded” as a prefix to your Chardonnay label. The practice was borne as a marketing tactic to fight the Sauvalanche, and to […]
Margan Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
Do not underestimate the quality and power of chardonnay in the Hunter. Silkman, Tyrrell’s and of course, Margan all have top examples. Margan Family Vineyard Chardonnay, Hunter Valley, 2015 Partial […]
Tasmanian Sparkling Rosé
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 […]
Deviation Road Altair Brut Rosé NV
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 […]
Redbank Ellora Vintage Sparkling 2012
Pretty electric blue label and delicate lettering tells me these grapes were sourced at 550 & 860 above sea level in King Valley, Victoria. Good height for sparkling grapes, obviously. […]
Swinging Bridge Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Another of the flagship wines from the Orange region. Swinging Bridge, Reserve Chardonnay, Orange 2014 Mixture of old and new French oak. Exquisite packaging. Ripe peach stone fruit, structured cedary […]
Redbank Emily Sparkling Brut NV
Traditional blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Nice packaging with the altitude definition of the vineyards. Redbank, “Emily” Sparkling, King Valley NV Opens with some meringue/eggy sulfide, light pastry and […]
Bay of Fires Chardonnay 2014
Boom! Here comes the…Boom! Ready or not! But of course you’re ready: You were ready when you saw the label. Fuck it, yes: judge the book by the cover. Bay […]
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