Gartelmann Lisa Chardonnay 2017
A newly labelled flagship Orange region white from Gartelmann, named after founder Jorg’s aunt. Gold medal winner at the Orange Wine Show 2018. 10 months fermentation with lees stirred monthly. […]
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Angullong Fossil Hill Chardonnay 2017
This sees 25% new French oak, with the remainder in 1 to 3 year old. Left on lees for 11 months. Angullong, Fossil Hill, Chardonnay, Orange, 2017 The nose […]
Stockman’s Ridge Storm Sparkling 2011
Irony that the last time I reviewed a wine from Stockman’s Ridge (2016), I wrote this introduction: “It’s funny, Pinot Noir should probably be Orange’s flagship red grape….but there’s few […]
Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese 2017
Angullong are starting to forge more than a solid reputation with their Italian varietals. These vineyards are now 14 years old, arguably some of the earliest planted, especially in New […]
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2017
From 14 year old vineyards in the foothills of the Mount Canobolas in the Orange region of New South Wales. Angullong, Fossil Hill, Barbera, Orange, 2017 There’s always a shiny, […]
Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2015
The last time I saw a Patina Reserve Chardonnay was 4 years ago, and that was the 2008 . This release matured in 11 months in new and one year old […]
Patina Chardonnay 2015
I’ve always liked the Patina packaging. I’m going to simply reiterate what I wrote fours ago about it: “The label is incredibly striking, one of my personal favourites. An artistic […]
