Peninsula is the affordable range of Mornington wines from Crittenden, but the style here feels much fancier than something entry-level. Then again, we're talking about a $39 bottle of Chardonnay, …
It was a beautiful day to be tasting crisp French white wines. Thursday's late February afternoon sun was firmly in the 'summer is not over yet' burn-y category and the …
February is the best month of the year. Fact. Sure, it's short, often stupidly humid and hot here in Sydney, but it's my birthday month, so obviously, it's pretty good. This …
And we're back. Holiday is over; it's time to attack the pile of wines with renewed vigour (or something like that). And why not launch back in with another excellent Chardonnay …
I'm off to Noosa tomorrow with Mrs Ozwinereview and The Small Child for a week of emptying more bottles from the cellar + running around the National Park, not seeing …
Following closely on the Harewood in all its golden weightiness, this Taylors St Andrews Chardonnay 2022 sure looks bigger and riper than the 12.5% alcohol on the back of the …
In a wine world saturated with lean, crisp, taut Australian Chardonnay, old-school 'big' and buttery releases really stick out. They can be massively popular, too, servicing an audience who just …
I loved the Pinot, but this Chardonnay version of the Crittenden Kangerong feels a bit too firm. It's a classy, slightly muted, lean Mornington Chardonnay crying out for more time. …
Christmas is the best time of the year (to drink wine). Compared to the rest of the year, the festive season is an excuse to dive into the Graham cellar …
Harewood makes superb Riesling. World class. The reds can be pretty smart, even if they're a bit ripe. The occasional Chardonnay works, too. There's even a drinkable, well-priced Pinot, which …
2023 was a tricky, wet year in the Yarra; even the smartest producers weren't immune from the challenges. Martin at First Foot Forward has still delivered a fine Chardonnay, though. …
Light and airy basic Burgundy of solid appeal. Has plenty of funk, white peach, clay and crisp lemony flavour. It’s underpowered and a bit lean, but the mode is pleasant …
