Abbotts & Delaunay Alto Stratus Carignan 2012 (France) 14%, Cork, $40 I loved the 2011 version of this as it really captured the joy of South of France Carignan. This 2012 iteration, …
Two superstar Priorat from Terroir Al Limit They really don't get much coverage here in Australia, but for my money the stunning Carignan and Grenache (or Carinena and Garnacha) based reds …
Cascabel Carignan 2012 (McLaren Vale, SA) 14.5%, Screwcap, $32 Source: Sample www.cascabelwinery.com.au While the Graciano may garner the cool factor, it is this Carignan that is the superior Cascabel wine (much cheaper too). Then …
Elderton's Barossan coup (This is a rewritten version of a recent print article. As you can see by the picture this is a rather pretty place...). There are some vineyards that simply …
Brilliant Priorat: Vall Llach 2006 (Priorat, Spain) 15.85%, Cork, $180 Source: Tasting www.vallllach.com It's wines like this that make me wish I was a wealthier man. Wealthy so that I could afford to buy …
Abbotts & Delaunay Cumulo Nimbus Minervois Syrah Carignan 2010 14%, Cork, $40 Source: Sample www.fourthwavewine.com.au This is what Minervois is all about - rich, meaty, rustic and hearty flavours. Bring on sausages and ribs …
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. But then, I fell in love with wine and craft beer, and it took over my life.
Twenty three years later and I spend my days wearing many beverage hats and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more
