Monday Merlot Mayhem
Merlot….The Pontiff to the church of right bank Bordeaux. Think St Emilion, think Pomerol. Think Cheval Blanc. Think Petrus. Here in Australia, there’s not as many top flight producers, which […]
Tag Archives: New South Wales
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2013
Andrew “Thommo” Thomas is one of the Hunter Valley’s best winemakers, he’s plenty of trophies for his Braemore Semillon and more than a bit of bling for his Shiraz. Thommo […]
Windowrie ‘The Mill’ Whites
Windowrie is a family owned vineyard and winery based in Cowra, in the Central West of New South Wales. Anthony D’Onise has been winemaker the family run business for seven years, […]
Angullong Fossil Hill Red Italians 2013
The annual Taste Orange @ Sydney is on again soon, September 10 – 11. This is a time when the incredible marketing team behind Taste Orange (not sure how many […]
Lowe Wines, Block 8 Shiraz…The Electric Panther
I sampled this wine at the winery with David in the days after it had been pressed and the colour was deep purple, vibrant and electric…like a panther getting ready […]
Another Old Orange…Patina Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Gerald Naef isn’t one for sticking to the winemaking norms. Deliberately holding on to specific wines before releasing must be his accountant’s worst nightmare, but it definitely shows the potential […]
Old Orange…Bloodwood Cabernet Franc 2014
Straight Cab Francs are rare as hen’s teeth in Australia as it is usually used for blending with other “Bordeaux” varietals. Straight Cabernet Francs made from mature vines are […]
Alternative To What?
There’s an expression in the Australian Wine Industry: ”Alternative Varieties.” Alternative to what exactly? In Australia: red grapes Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir are considered “Mainstream,” as are whites: […]
Lowe Wines Nullo Mountain Pinot Noir 2013
From high high high up above Mudgee from David Lowe’s Nullo Mountain range, comes this light bodied, spiced little number. Cinnamon, cloves, little flowers and orange peel. Almost mulled wine than […]
Bimbadgen…Ringing out clear.
The 2014 vintage was Rauri Donkin’s first vintage as Head Winemaker at the iconic Bimbadgen Estate in the Hunter Valley. Now just finishing his 2nd vintage in charge of […]
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