As usual, d’Arenberg have a wonderful and colourful story behind the name: “At a time when Grenache was considered unfashionable, Chester acquired many old bush vine, overgrown and abandoned vineyards.” […]
The Hunter had a good 2013, albeit punctuated with a fair old dump of rain. I worked part of the vintage there so I’m always keen to see what comes […]
No introduction needed from me about the consistent good work that Angullong do in the vineyard and the winery with fruit from Orange and the Central Ranges. They’re making their […]
[yellow tail] made their name predominantly overseas by producing massive amounts of low cost, simple wines and a garish yellow label and an almost cringeworthy jingoistic kangaroo. The Casella family […]
Say the name Houghton to most wine drinkers in Australia over the age of 30 and they’ll immediately reply with “White Burgundy!” Houghton’s White Burgundy, now known as ‘White Classic’ […]
One great thing that has come from getting a regular writing column for APN ARM Weekend Magazine has been the exposure to wineries and labels that previously had been on the […]
Recently, I was fortunate enough to be part of an intimate group to sit with the effervescent Chester Osborn and taste through the 2012 “Amazing Sites” releases. Chester […]
Just returning from overseas holidays and into an unseasonally cool Sydney evening. The name Pike is synonymous with some of the most consistent Riesling in the country. However, there are […]
De Bortoli. The name is synonymous with quality wine at all price points. From the entry level bulk casks (the Cab Merlot was a Uni staple) and the Sacred Hill […]
New Year’s Eve 2012…or was it New Year’s Eve 2013? I’m never quite sure which year to use. Do you use the year you’re about to finish? Or the year […]
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