Bollinger La Grand Année 2004 (Champagne, France) 12%, Cork, $300 Source: Sample www.champagne-bollinger.com Oh yes, this is seriously fine fizz. Easily on a par with the sublime 02 and needing only bottle age to really …
Jim Barry: Verticals of Florita, Armagh + McRae Wood 'We made our first (Armagh) when Sam was in my underpants' That's Peter Barry, current Jim Barry Wines GM and Barry family patriarch, …
Yellowglen Exceptional Vintage XV Piccadilly Valley 2004 (Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, SA)12%, Cork, $49.95Source: Samplewww.yellowglen.com Welcome back Yellowglen. After nigh on a decade in the premium wine wilderness, Yellowglen has reentered the …
House of Arras Rosé 2004 (Tasmania) 12.5%, Cork, $79 Source: Sample www.houseofarras.com.au Sparkling rosé, whether from Champagne or elsewhere, is easily the most mercurial of 'luxury' wines, the style so hard to get right …
Perrier-Jouët Bella Époque 2004 Pretty bottle first, serious sparkling wine second. Or at least that's the way I've always viewed Bella Époque, the Champagne itself just a little soft and broadish considering …
Blue Pyrenees + Michael Hall Sauvignon Blanc Last night was the Blue Pyrenees 'Cellar Door in the City', an event whereby the Blue Pyrenees team turns an inner city venue it …
Leconfield Cabernet - the last 10 years Did you know that the Hamilton family - who founded Leconfield - have been vignerons for 175 years? I didn't. It's an impressive figure …
04, not 05 Yarra Yarra 'The Yarra Yarra' 2004 (Yarra Valley, Vic) 13.5%, Cork, $100 (retail) Source: Tastingwww.yarrayarravineyard.com.au The best thing about this wine? Just how even it is. The tannic line, the delineated, …
Champagne: 30 tasted I was struggling for inspiration tonight and so, instead of just writing something half-heartedly, decided to attack the pile of papers here on my 'work desk'. Whilst the …
Jovial vino Galafrey 'The Jovial' Cabernet blend 2004 13.5%, Screwcap, $35 Source: Samplewww.galafreywines.com.au I've talked before about how much I enjoy the wonderfully genuine, unpolished style of these Galafrey reds and this is another …
Italian goodies from Mondo Imports I spotted Anthony from Mondo on the weekend, pouring a range of Italian wines to a few thirsty looking punters on a Saturday afternoon. Whilst …
