Tilly Devine Shiraz 2008 (McLaren Vale, SA)14.9%, Vinolok, $35Source: Samplewww.tillydevine.com.au Like the packaging? It took me a few moments to work out that what looks like a barcode on the label …
Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008 (Pauillac, Bordeaux)13%, Cork, $300Source: Glass from some kindly persons bottle A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet …
Merry Christmas + a good Xmas sparkler Firstly, I'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas wherever you are in the world - may your festive period be full of wines …
Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Tempranillo 2008 (Rioja, Spain) 14.5%, Cork, $60 Source: Wine list www.telmorodriguez.com Whilst the modernising of the old world has undoubtedly helped to make for more brighter, cleaner and more affable wines, …
Mitchell Harris Sabre 2008 (Macedon and Pyrenees, Vic) A Sabre in its natural habitat. Note the Lazy Susan - old school 12.5%, Diam, $40Source: Samplewww.mitchellharris.com.au I took this for a roadtest at …
Zema Estate Shiraz 2008 (Coonawarra, SA) 14.5%, Screwcap, $28 Source: Samplewww.zema.com.au Coonawarra seems to have survived the 2008 heatwave better than most South Australian regions, its cooler southern maritime clime tempering the temps …
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 …
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 …
Sublime dry German wines: Rebholz Is it a Riesling or a Chardonnay? As a writer (or a pale imitation of one at least), I reserve the most respect for those who can …
Chant Du Midi Syrah 2008 (Minervoise, France) 13.5%, Screwcap, $21 Source: Sample www.echelonwine.com.au From Minervois and proudly wearing the rusticity of the region with pride. Neutral, dirt and old oak nose. Slightly meaty, pongy and …
Waipara - the other Kiwi hotspot I've been digging through some old notes this week and chanced upon a file I thought I'd lost. A file of tasting notes actually, …
