Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2014
Not enough Hunter fruit in 2014 for Gartelmann so they sourced extra from the Clare Valley. Stylistically I don’t mind the mix, Clare can be herbal and brooding sometimes, rather […]
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Gartelmann Jonathan Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Grown at Rylstone, above Mudgee at 630 metres. Could be Australia’s highest cabernet vineyard? Gartelmann, Jonathan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee, 2013 Blackcurrant, pencil shavings, fresh paint with a stony minerally line. […]
Windowrie The Mill Merlot 2015
Located in the central west of New South Wales, Windowrie is continuing to make a name for the region. Winemaker is Anthony d’Onise Windowrie, The Mill, Merlot, Cowra, 2015 A […]
Gartelmann Stephanie Pinot Gris 2017
The second release of this label from Gartelmann. Named after owner Jorg’s daughter. Gartelmann, Stephanie, Pinot Gris, Orange, 2017 Easy pear, some sweet honey notes, bergamot orange, confectionery blueberry and […]
Gartelmann Petit Verdot 2014
Gartelmann are based in the Hunter Valley but don’t mind sourcing fruit from all over. This also has a small amount of Clare Valley Cabernet. Gartelmann, Petit Verdot, Mudgee, 2014 […]
Gartelmann Sarah Elizabeth Chardonnay 2015
Made by the skilled hand of Liz Silkman (nee Jackson) of Silkman fame. 60% of the wine was matured for nine months in new and one year old French oak. […]
Angullong Chardonnay 2016
Originally tasted blind as part of a line up of cool climate chardonnay. Angullong, Chardonnay, Orange, 2016 Crisp biscuit, mineral, rocky notes. Very light stonefruit but somewhat lifted. Good lines […]
Windowrie The Mill Chardonnay 2016
Originally tasted blind in a line up of cool climate chardonnay. Windowrie, The Mill, Chardonnay, Cowra, 2016 Fruity fig and banana lollies with white nectarine underpinned with waxy lemon rind. […]
Huntington Estate Chardonnay 2017
Tasted blind among a line up of cool-climate chardonnays. Huntington Estate, Chardonnay, Mudgee, 2017 Hyper fragrant: dishwashing sweet citrus over ripe peach, barley and tropical melon. (Potentially muscat clone?). The […]
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
Huntington Estate are certainly one of the leading lights in the Mudgee wine scene. I just wish they’d look to a change of labeling and bottle stock as the packaging […]
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