Lerida Estate Pinot Grigio 2012 (Canberra) 11.2%, Screwcap, $25 Prob silly to be reviewing an 18 month old Pinot Grigio. But hey, Lerida can make decent wines. This is much better than expected …
Eden Road Long Road Pinot Gris 2013 (Canberra)13.5%, Screwcap, $27 Sourced from the Long Rail Gully vineyard, this was left in the press for 12 hours to get a skin contact …
Lark Hill Chardonnay 2012 (Canberra) 12.5%, Screwcap, $35Source: Sample www.larkhillwine.com.au There is simply no questioning that this Chardonnay has become more vital wine since the vineyard switch to biodynamics. Of course the quality …
Lark Hill Eliza Riesling 2013 (Canberra) 10.5%, Screwcap, Source: Sample www.larkhillwine.com.au Lark Hill is really on a roll with these 2013 whites, first the Gruner and now this off-dry Rizza. The key to the success …
Lark Hill Gruner Veltliner 2013 (Canberra) 13%, Screwcap, $35 Source: Sample www.larkhillwine.com.au Step up Australia's top Gruner Veltliner. This vintage sees Lark Hill's Gruner cast in a much fuller mode, moving from the Riesling-esque, leaner …
Long Rail Gully Riesling 2003 (Canberra) 12%, Screwcap Source: Sample www.longrailgully.com.au In pretty good form, all things considered. Yellow straw. Golden toasty nose is quite typical Riesling, the age obscuring the fruit a little but …
Lark Hill Pinot Noir 2011 (Canberra) 12.5%, Screwcap, $30 Source: Sample www.larkhillwine.com.au From a particularly tricky, cool and wet season in Canberra, this actually looks much better than expected. Winemaker Chris Carpenter believes it …
Capital Wines 'Black Rod' Sparkling Red 2009 (Canberra District) 14.4%, Crown Seal, $36Source: Samplewww.capitalwines.com.au Amongst wine writers it is seriously uncool to admit you like sparkling red. I've always thought it akin …
The Grüner files: 2012 Lark Hill & Hahndorf Hill Half of the currently available Australian Gruners It's been quite satisfying to watch the progression of these two wines over the last few …
Lark Hill Chardonnay 2010 (Canberra District) 13%, Screwcap, $35Source: Samplewww.larkhillwine.com.au Whether it is biodynamics, vine age or the increased influence of Chris Carpenter, switched on son of founders Sue & David, these …
Capital Wines Kyeema Reserve Merlot 2010 (Canberra) 13.5%, Screwcap, $46 Source: Sample www.capitalwines.com.au This has been in the sample pile for a little while now, sitting somewhat (rudely) neglected in the back of the …
