Robert Stein Semillon 2015
Mudgee Semillon sails under the radar (sonar?) a little in comparison to the more well recognised gutsy reds and even Chardonnay. But when you’ve got a dab hand such as […]
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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 […]
Stockman’s Ridge Rider Shiraz 2014
This has picked up a few bits of wine show gold, silver and bronze (and a trophy) since its release, including some reputable shows, such as Orange, Rutherglen and Australian […]
Robert Stein 2015 Rieslings
Jacob Stein, winemaker is un-apologetically using Riesling to make his stamp on the region and showcase just how good it can be. Robert Stein, Riesling, Mudgee, 2015 Floral nose with […]
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 […]
Huntington Estate Shiraz 2011
Mudgee is well known for its “gutsy reds” yet this, whilst still earthy, doesn’t dig too far into the subsoil. Huntington Estate, Shiraz, Mudgee 2011 Stalky, sappy, woody with brown […]
Huntington Estate Méthode Traditionelle NV
Not a huge amount of Bubbles coming out of Mudgee… Huntington Estate, Méthode Traditionelle, NV Made from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Lees contact for 12 to 15 months. […]
Pig In The House by Windowrie Shiraz 2014
Certified Organic and that means plenty to a lot of people these days. The ‘natural’ wine debate bear has roused from hibernation for another growl and teeth baring, but throw […]
Huntington Estate Semillon 2015
I once asked some Mudgee winemakers what they thought the signature white of the region and at the time, most answered Chardonnay, but I wonder if the aromatic whites are […]
Pig In The House by Windowrie Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Continuing the “Savalanche” of reviews, this time we move to Western New South Wales. Based in Cowra, not far from Orange, producers like Windowrie are giving the region an authentic […]
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