Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus Semillon 2017
Matt Burton from Gundog Estate has created the Indomitus range as a challenge to the norms of winemaking for Semillon and Shiraz. The packaging also attractive “based on photographs taken […]
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Rowlee Chardonnay 2016
Rowlee was established in 2000 by Deonne and Nik Samodol. The vineyard sits 950 metres above sea level on the northern slopes of Orange’s Mount Canobolas, 3 hours west of […]
Lowe Wines Jodie Wilbetree Sparkling Rosé 2017
This new sparkling rosé is David Lowe’s ‘stage’ name, a combination of David’s first pet’s name (his dog) and the street he grew up on (Wilbertree Road, where he still lives). […]
Gundog Estate Vernon Vineyard Semillon 2014
The “biggest” of the Single Vineyard semillon range from Gundog Estate, made in the excellent Hunter Valley vintage of 2014. The vineyard is easterly facing on the slopes of Mount […]
Pig in the House Organic Rosé 2017
Vigneron Jason O’Dea of Pig In The House (and Windowrie Estate) based just outside Cowra in the Central Ranges of NSW, says “Growth (in organic wine sales increasing from 13% in […]
Swinging Bridge Reserve Chardonnay 2011
A revisit of a wine which was one of my first posts. Good to look back at the evolution of my writing and style, as well as the evolution of […]
Margan Aged Release Semillon 2012
Several Hunter Valley producers now have aged or cellar releases. In this case, held back for 5 years before being released. Potentially released too early. Margan, Aged Release, Semillon, Hunter […]
Margan White Label Semillon 2016
Quality fruit parcels are held back for a year for the White Label, sitting patiently. Good thing too, a year in bottle does some beautiful things for Hunter Valley Semillon. […]
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2017
From the cool climes of the Orange region, tasted among several Pinot Grigio/Gris. Angullong, Pinot Grigio, Orange, 2017 Sticks to its cool climate origins: with pear slices, sweet coffee […]
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Cool climate, high altitude wine making. Part of the “A Series.” Angullong, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, 2016 Wet quartz stones, blackberry leaf, quinine, passion fruit, capsicum skin, gooseberry and passion […]
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