A mixed bag from Antinori I've always thought of Antinori as being a little like Penfolds - ubiquitous in the local market (for Antinori that is Italy) and with a reputation …
Dinner: Isole e Olena at Balla Sometimes this wine writing gig has its upsides. Sure the money is almost mythical, the prospects limited, the hours long. Yet at least you get …
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, …
Pizzini Rubacuori Sangiovese 2005 (King Valley, Vic) 14%, Diam, $110 Source: Sample www.pizzini.com.au Australia's most expensive Sangiovese this (to my knowledge) and comes in a fittingly chunky bottle. It shows a quite complex face of …
Pizzini Coronamento Nebbiolo 2005 (King Valley, Vic) 14.4%, Cork, $135 Source: Sample www.pizzini.com.au February is birthday month for me, which typically means an excuse to raid the cellar/sample pile for interesting goodies to drink. …
Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Tasmania) 13%, Cork, $120Source: Samplewww.domaine-a.com.au Special wine. Is it special labelling though? Bordeaumanian. A blend of Tasmania and Bordeaux. The best way to describe this wine. Borne of old …
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 …
Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2005 (Pyrenees, Vic) 14%, Cork, $65 Source: Sample www.taltarni.com.au 05 Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cab Will live forever Even at seven years of age this full bodied red still looks youthful. …
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 …
Yarra Yering: 3 wines that remind why I need more Gee I wish I had more Yarra Yaring in the cellar. That's a lament I find myself uttering every time I …
The return of Leeuwin’s Chardonnay (This article first appeared in the May edition of Latte Life. It's written in a 'lifestyle' tone but the message is simple - Leeuwin Art Series …
Best's new(ish) releases I'm a little slow in writing up these wines as I somehow managed to misplace the notes for them in the bowels of my iPhone. Smartphone notes 1 …
