Howard Vineyard Amos Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2014 Making Cabernet based wines in the Adelaide Hills must be a tricky proposition. Not only do you need A1 viticulture to get grapes …
The tasting of the year is back again. By my count this is at least the fourth, possibly fifth time I've been to one of Voyager Estate's annual masterclasses and, again, …
Now here's a cult winery in the making (if not already). I've had a few vintages of Kusuda over the years and each vintage the hype - and the quality of …
Thanks to the challenges of couriers (Auspost has its drawbacks, but wine does turn up more often than not), these two wines have been floating around at depots and in …
Bird on a Wire Yarra Valley Syrah 2013 I was quite taken with Caroline Mooney's Bird on a Wire Chardonnay the other week, and the Syrah is equally clever. What I really …
Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 There's a consistency to Shaw + Smith's Sauvignon Blanc that shouldn't be underestimated. Quality and consistency. Pungent aromatics mark this as Savvy from the …
Rock of Wisdom Barossa Mataro 2014 Another new name to me and plenty of interest here. Rock of Wisdom is the label of Pete ('Rock') + Sofi ('Wisdom') Hiscock who are making …
Eldorado Road Onyx Durif 2014 Durif is one of those grapes that, despite endless promise, never quite gets beyond 'solid'. The variety is great if you want thick and deep reds, …
Kooyong Massale Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 I spotted this on a shelf yesterday and thought it was worth a punt. Been a while between Massale Pinots here at Ozwinereview HQ. It …
It's that time again! These wines haven't quite made it into full review status this month. I'm a bit behind (living out of a suitcase does that), hence why this list …
Taste Champagne Prestige Masterclass Tyson Stelzer's Taste Champagne tastings kicked off in Sydney today, with a large contingent of Champagne producers opening their wares at Sydney's Four Seasons Hotel (Melbourne and Brisbane are …
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Margaret River Shiraz 2013 Margaret River Shiraz doesn't usually ring my bell, but no denying the appeal here. A blend of 93% Shiraz, 5% Malbec, 2% Viognier this was …
