Aces & Arrows Grüner Veltliner 2022
Aces & Arrows is a side project for the Pernod Ricard winemakers. Each maker gets to have a hands on role in the whole creative process. I recently reviewed the […]
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Aces & Arrows Grüner Veltliner 2020
Aces & Arrows is a side project for the Pernod Ricard winemakers. Each maker gets to have a hands on role in the whole creative process. Here we have a […]
Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
“Is Coonawarra sexy?” I ask Orlando’s head winemaker Tim Pelquest-Hunt during our virtual tasting session of the Orlando Legends wines. “I think so, don’t you?” he was quick to reply. […]
Orlando Lyndale Chardonnay 2021
The 2019 was an absolute thoroughbred of a wine: world dominating and completely deserving of all accolades. The 2021 has followed suit by bringing home “Best Chardonnay” and “Best SA […]
Orlando Steingarten Riesling 2020
Icon label. Tim Pelquest-Hunt, Orlando’s winemaker said that in 2020 they had such a small picking window for this fruit. The vintage lead in was a dry one, with a […]
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Double Barrel range has grown and this label is a relatively new addition. No mention of where the fruit is sourced from. Matured in “traditional” wine oak, then “finished” […]
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
JC reach to the spiritual home of Cabernet for this construct, namely Coonawarra. ‘Finished’ in Irish Whiskey barrels. I like Irish Whiskey. I like Cabernet. Jacob’s Creek, Double Barrel, Cabernet […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
There’s few Barossa Cabernets that are truly wonderful, I had a Barossa winemaker recently tell me it can be “bony.” As a result the lure of extra oak can be […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Shiraz 2017
A good look for the new livery for the Signature range. Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Shiraz, Barossa, 2017 Comforting and familiar Barossa: all manner of plum, dark chocolate and heady […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Chardonnay 2017
Fruit sourced from the higher climes of the Eden Valley, where cooler temperatures are more beneficial for white grapes. Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Chardonnay, 2017 Pale lemon colour in […]
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