August 2016 Tasting Notes Roundup Time!
It's that time again! These wines haven't quite made it into full review status this month. I'm a bit behind (living out of a suitcase does that), hence why this list …
It's that time again! These wines haven't quite made it into full review status this month. I'm a bit behind (living out of a suitcase does that), hence why this list …
Here's another new name to add to the list. Livewire is the label of Anthony Brain, a former chef who has spent time as winemaker for Bellarine Estate and De Bortoli (amongst …
Sunshine Creek Heathcote Shiraz 2013 This is the pick of the latest Sunshine Creek releases. Cork sealed, with a heavy bottle, this was made by Mario Marson. Matured in French oak …
It's that time again. These wines haven't quite made a full write up this month. Odds and ends... Sunshine Creek Yarra Valley Cabernets 2013 No back label. Feel the mystery! Not quite in …
It's roundup time! These are some of the odds and ends that haven't quite made it up on to the site so far this month. Wines are listed from higher to …
Now here is a top maker that slips below the radar. Vinea Marson is the estate of Mario Marson, the ex- Mount Mary winemaker and viticulturist who has now setup …
On the back of a week of Victorian Shiraz (including top wines from Lethbridge and Willow Creek), I thought it only natural that we carry on the theme this week, …
I came back from overseas to a literal mountain of wine, which means a solid few weeks of tasting ahead. First world problems I know... Pacha Mama Heathcote Shiraz 2014 From Wine …
Easing back in with three bold Balgownie Shiraz I managed to sleep all the way through overnight, gladly not waking up at 5am again. Take that jet lag! Tonight I'm celebrating with …
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2010 I'm always impressed by the Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz. Classy and deep, the concentration a fair reflection of the mature, dry-grown Hanging Rock vineyard. I wouldn't …
Hanging Rock Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz 2012 This multi-vineyard blend is basically the second wine to Hanging Rock's flagship Heathcote Shiraz. A little Google searching reveals that this can be picked …
Between Five Bells H-Cote Red 2013'For no other reason than to be delicious.' That's the Between Five Bells catchcry, and one that I never grow tired of. Why else would you …
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