Running With Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2014 Now this is what young Tempranillo should be. 'Perfect with tapas' says the back label. Can be picked up for well under $20, at which …
Audrey Wilkinson Tempranillo 2014 I wonder if Tempranillo will work in the Hunter? Sangiovese certainly hasn't, but perhaps Temp. will have a happier time of it. Anyway, this Audrey Wilkinson is certainly …
Handpicked Highbow Hill Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2014 This is the pointy end of the Handpicked range, sourced from the Highbrow vineyard (which Handpicked now own). Whole bunch pressed, it was …
Terre à Terre Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bordeaux, meet Australian Sauv Blanc. Actually, that's not quite right, as this doesn't feel like Bordeaux Blanc at all. Too 'fruity' for that. More like a …
Topper's Mountain Earth Child 2012 I love diving in to the Topper's Mountain wines. Always interesting, always high quality, even though they don't always work. Intrigue a go-go. This red is a …
Plantagenet Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Interesting to taste this up against a varied squad of Cabernet competitors. A surprisingly marginal wine to be honest, reflecting in this wine's variable reputation. The Plantagenet …
Terre à Terre Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Note that this is sealed with a cork, even though it has been under screwcap previously. Xavier (Bizot, who runs Terre à Terre with wife Lucy) …
Reynella Basket Pressed McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Happy Super Premium Cabernet Day! Today was actually meant to be 'Do Your Tax Return Day' but the Australian Tax Office (ATO) program crashed …
St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 If you've ever enjoyed an early nineties St Hugo, or indeed a 90s John Riddoch you'll be wanting to add some of this wine to …
From the archives: A trip to top English sparkling producer Nyetimber In exactly 21 days time I'll be off for what is the most exciting trip I've ever been on - …
Punt Road Chemin Pinot Noir 2013 Chemin is the premium end of the Punt Road range and sets the bar high. This is 100% whole bunch Pinot from the Napoleone vineyard. Light …
Soumah Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2014 I tasted this alongside the Alkoomi Chardonnay and enjoyed both. This edged it out in the complexity stakes, but pleasure to compare and contrast …
