For all the criticisms levelled at the wine industry, it's nothing if not generous.This tasting was put on by Domaine Wine Shippers, one of the more renowned importers of French …
Tyrrell's Brokenback Shiraz 2001 (Hunter Valley, NSW)Cork, $20, 12.8%!12.8% alcohol! Now that's what I like to see on an Aussie Shiraz. Thankyou Hunter Valley for delivering, yet again.Light terracotta in …
Tasted recently over dinner at Rubyo's in Newtown (Sydney), this vertical tasting reminded, quite simply, why this wine is considered to be one of Australia's best (and we didn't even …
As the title suggests, the notes below are all on Pinot (with one sparkling interloper).These were tasted at the 'Pinot Noir Australia' Event at Sydney's Woollahra Hotel. A well run …
These were all consumed on Christmas Eve - marking a departure from the multiple beers that mark some previous Christmas Eve's....Currency Creek Rose 2008The details are a bit hazy and …
Both of todays wines come from the global monolith that is Pernod Ricard, both of these within their style are top shelf, both come resplendent with capital city wine show …
Blue Pyrenees Rose 2001 (Pyrenees, Vic)Diam, $28Another diam cork and yet again another painful thing to open. Memo Diam - Your sparkling corks aren't particularly user friendly. I'll forgive you …
Jansz Rose NV (Tasmania)Cork, $25Sparkling Rose is obviously very hard to get right. Too often these delightful drinks are marred by excessive tannins, unbalanced acidity or worse - both …
Raveneau - Easily the most famous Chablis estate, with highly sought after (and hence highly priced) wines of the utmost sophistication that clearly reflect the terroir of Chablis.The Premier Cru …
Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvee 2001 (Pyrenees, Vic) Diam, $30I like Diam corks - they manage to blend the romance & practicalities of cork with the consistency that modern technology affords …
Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay 2001 (Margaret River, WA)Cork, $7oish on releaseAn icon wine from a top MR vintage this is in need of some serious time in the cellar. …
