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, …
Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Coal Valley, Tasmania) 14%, Cork, $120 Source: Tasting www.domaine-a.com.au Domaine A is something of an enigma in the world of Australian wine. Run by Peter Althaus, it remains one of …
Hunter Icons Uncovered I'm in catch up mode at the moment, working through the backlog of notes that have built up over the course of the year. These wines were served …
Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Red 2006 (California, USA) 14.5%. Cork, $35Source: Samplewww.caduceus.org Merkin. Smirk. Putting aside the merkin reference for one moment (who names a wine after a pubic wig anyways), there is intrigue …
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2006 (England) 12%, Cork, £40 Source: Giftwww.nyetimber.com Perhaps the only criticism that can be levelled at English sparkling wine is that, given their quality and price expectations, so many examples …
100 years of Henschke Mt Edelstone - The Century tasting'2012 has been a year of milestones for us here at Henschke. Not only have we celebrated the 50th vintage of …
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 …
Australia's First Families of Wine - a family snapshot The 12 family members + next generation. Photo from AFFW website '1200 years of wine industry experience'. That was the brief for an …
Kellermeister Black Sash Shiraz 2006 (Barossa Valley) 15%, Screwcap, $55Source: Sample www.kellermeister.com.au It's a super special release this one, sourced from single, low yielding old 80yr old vineyard in Ebenezer. Matured in …
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 …
What a view... to a kill. err, not really. Nice food and wine though. Henschke Hill of Grace 2006 vs 2007 Never let it be said that I don't suffer for my …
