Lowe Wines Organic Block 8 Shiraz 2011
No introduction necessary for the energetic vinous tour de force that is David Lowe. Block 8 Shiraz, Mudgee. 2011* An imposing label: Yes, they are grapes yet it implies dark […]
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Eloquesta Wines
Stuart Olsen who is Eloquesta Wines, sent me these 2 wines a while ago. For varying reasons, I’ve only just got around to having a serious look at them and […]
Bilgavia Estate Reds
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 […]
Angullong….New and Old Fossils
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 […]
Houghton Crofters….A rekindled elegance
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’ […]
The Chronicles of Thomas Hardy
Not quite the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Chronicle Series brings to life stories of Thomas Hardy, founding father and wine pioneer. How much of the stories are […]
Chapel Hill 2012 and 2013 Round Up
Potentially my most unimaginative title for a post yet. As I was about to write up the 2013 Parson’s Noses and the 2012 McLaren Vale Cabernet, I noticed that I […]
Serafino Reds
Serafino “Steve” Maglieri came to Australia from Sepino, Italy as a 17 year old, and just like so many of the Europeans who came to our shores seeking a […]
d’Arenberg Amazing Sites 2012 releases
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 […]
Pig In The House Reds
I admit to have slightly “left” leanings when it comes to animals that are raised for human consumption: I believe that a happy animal is a tasty animal. The naming […]
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