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Tag Archives: John Waldron

Risky Business Luxe Riesling 2018

November 27, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Risky Business pull out the lolly bag for those with a sweet tooth. Fruit from the sub-region of Mount Barker in Great Southern region of Western Australia. Half between medium […]

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Risky Business Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

August 19, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Risky Business wines aren’t a pretentious outfit, John Waldron and Rob Quenby’s partnership letting their wines do the talking instead. Risky Business, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Quality Cabernet aromas […]

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West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

August 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Sourced from WCH’s most “mature” vineyards. 18 months in French Oak. Note that the winery has just rolled onto the 2016 vintage (available via the website) but this vintage is […]

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West Cape Howe Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

August 18, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Part of WCH’s “Cape to Cape” entry level range, packaged in Lean & Green lightweight glass. West Cape Howe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Australia, 2016 Fragrant and punchy with lifted blackberry, […]

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Risky Business Malbec 2016

August 13, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Often blended away, Malbec out of the West of Australia can be a cracker when done right. Risky Business, Malbec, Margaret River, 2016 A step up from the 2015. Kirsch, […]

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Risky Business Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo 2016

July 26, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Put together by Rob Quenby as viticulturist and his partner in the “risky business,” John Waldron as vintner. Really, the only thing risky about the enterprise is the name. The […]

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Risky Business White Knuckle Chardonnay 2017

June 29, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The 3rd vintage I’ve seen of this particular label from vintner John Waldron and viticulturist Rob Quenby. Price hasn’t changed and considering it is served on Qantas Airlines 1st class, […]

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West Cape Howe Pinot Grigio 2017

June 6, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Commendable to see the “Lean And Green” bottles being used to ship from one of Australia’s most remote wine regions. The bottles are made of 21% less glass, resulting in […]

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West Cape Howe Sauvignon Blanc 2017

June 6, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Food match: Goat Cheese Tarts. ‘Nuff Said West Cape Howe, Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Barker, 2017 Pale gold with green highlights. Gooseberry and white peach aromas, punctuated with preserved lime and […]

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West Cape Howe Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

June 5, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

When you’re blessed with abundant coastline and sunshine, this should probably be put on tap. West Cape Howe, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Australia, 2017 I’m unsure of the ratio here, […]

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