Toppers Mountain Bricolage Blanc 2013 (New England, NSW) Toppers Mountain is, by a large measure, New England's hero winery. The tablelands Clonakilla. A hotbed of fine wine in northern NSW. Part of …
Spring Vale Louisa Sticky Gewurztraminer 2013 (East Coast, Tasmania)9.1%, Screwcap, $22CD 375ml The sweet wine for Spring Vale and it's cleverly, utilising a little skin contact (a week apparently) and a …
Topper's Mountain new releases Tonight I have the new releases from Topper's Mountain on the bench, with both wines again showcasing the blinding intensity that this fine New England producer is …
Spring Vale Gewurztraminer 2013 (East Coast, Tasmania) 13.6%, Screwcap, $28Source: Samplewww.springvalewines.com I think I can count on one hand how many bottles of straight Australian Gewurtz I've drunk over the years. Tasted …
Toppers Gewurtztraminer 2012 (New England, NSW) 12.6%, Screwcap, $35Source: Samplewww.toppers.com.au This week kicks off the NSW Wine Festival, a month long celebration of all things NSW wine. Considering that it once …
Pizzini White Roman 2012 (King Valley, Vic) 12%, Screwcap, $18.50CD Source: Sample www.pizziniwines.com A blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Grigio. I like the usage of the Italian Grigio in lieu of French Gris. …
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 …
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, …
Cloudy Bay new releases If you're looking for me next weekend this is where I'll be. Stunning! Cloudy Bay. THE Marlborough icon. The winery that, along with Brancott (nee Montana), really propelled Marlborough …
Wooed by Henschke Henschke Hill of Grace Vineyard (Photo by Kate Parry) It must have been 6 or 7 degrees in the Henschke tasting room, perhaps less. Needless to say it was cold. …
Penfolds Cellar Reserve Range Cellar Reserve = character! One of the good things about being the most profitable part of the Treasury Wine Estate (nee Fosters) empire is that you really can dictate …
McLaren Vale: Highlights from the new generation If I was in the mood for cliches, this article could be called 'Mclaren Vale: The next vintage' or 'McLaren Vale's new crop' or …
