Berton Vineyards Winemaker’s Reserve Fiano 2016
Part of the “Metal Range” from Berton, located in the workhorse Riverina district of New South Wales. Berton Vineyards, Winemaker’s Reserve Fiano, Riverina, 2016 Soapy citrus of small lemon skin […]
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Huntington Estate Reserve Semillon 2015
One special parcel from 47 year old Semillon vines. Outscored some Tyrrell’s and Mount Pleasant Semillons at Sydney Royal Wine Show. All this augurs well. Huntington Estate, Reserve Semillon, Mudgee […]
Gartelmann Benjamin Semillon 2016
Gartelmann are based on the eastern side of the Hunter Valley, in the Lovedale region. This Semillon from 76 year old vines. Gartelmann, Benjamin Semillon, Hunter Valley 2016 Sandy lemon […]
Climbing Pinot Gris 2016
The Climbing range by Cumulus Wines, with their quirky labels inspired by an 1880’s “Dive Circus” poster, are more than a capable ambassador for the cool climate Orange region. Climbing, […]
Berton Vineyards Metal Label The White Viognier 2016
I’m a little confused by the nomenclature. I suppose viognier can be a little orange at times. Indeed, I would argue this one isn’t even white, but a very dull […]
Calabria Private Bin Aglianco 2014
My wife is half Italian and speaks the language far better than I. I can get by with everything in the infinitive but also struggle with some of the nuances […]
Calabria Private Bin Nero D’Avola 2015
“Nero” is getting more and more visibility in Australia. Certainly nothing wrong with that. This may be the most keenly priced and arguably the best priced. Calabria Private Bin, Nero […]
Calabria Private Bin Montepulciano 2015
Said it before and I’ll say it again. These Calabria wines are wonderfully priced and very well made. Entry level prices means that they can expose these grape styles to […]
Gartelmann Stephanie Pinot Gris 2016
Gartelmann have their heart and most of their soil in the Hunter Valley, but they’ve extended their fruit reach here to Orange, situated on slopes of Mount Canobolas. Gartelmann Wines, […]
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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