While it has been too moist and humid to feel 'hot' here in Sydney town in recent weeks, that doesn't mean we need an excuse to drink refreshing beverages. For …
When it's still 25C at 9pm who wants to drink heavy oaky reds? Not me. So today, let's look at six red wines that champion drinkability instead of trying to be …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ok drinks. And some are just bad. Here is a selection of wine that almost made it in October and November 2021. As …
Let's not bullshit, the vast majority of wines made aren't compelling. They're not. There's a tiny quantity that are compelling, but most are are pleasant, well made, if unexciting. And …
I missed December's Almost Club edition (holidays), so this is a huge crop of almostness... As the name suggests, here are the wines that almost hit the mark for me in …
Windowrie The Mill Central Ranges Shiraz 2015 So this recently picked up three trophies at the 2016 NSW Wine Awards inc. Best Shiraz, Best Dry Red & Wine of The Year. …
Despite the initial steam of the Rose Revolution some years ago, it seems that the premium Australian rosè train still hasn't quite arrived. Sure, there are plenty of wines out …
Angullong The Pretender Savagnin 2012 (Central Ranges, Vic) 13.5% Screwcap, $22 The third vintage of Angullong Savagnin. What exactly the intention for this wine is cannot be gleamed, the style a muddle …
Rolling Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2012 (Central Ranges, NSW) 14.5%, Screwcap, $18.95Source: Sample www.cumuluswines.com.au Given Grenache and Mourvedre's penchant for heat, it seems like an odd choice in the Central Ranges (a region that …
Orange - Part 2: The tasting notes For context, it's best you start here. The Swinging Bridge Cellar Door If I have to pick but one variety that most impressed me on last …
Luna Rosa Rosado 2012 (Central Ranges, NSW) 11.5%, Screwcap, $14.99 Source: Sample www.cumuluswines.com.au Picked by moonlight, this is a blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, two grapes which I didn't realise Cumulus were growing. Forget …
Cumulus Rolling Chardonnay 2011 (Central Ranges, NSW) 12.5%, Screwcap, $17.95 Source: Sample www.cumuluswines.com.au A little trivia - the Orange wine region is one of the only ones in the world where the regional …
(Note: I tasted this pair on Thursday but never quite got around to posting my tasting notes. Since then I've spotted these wines in a retailers catalogue for just $12 …
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
