Back Block is the more premium label for Mount Avoca, using fruit from the estate and local growers. Or at least that's the spiel. For one thing this definitely tastes like …
I've been lucky to have tasted the Mitchell Harris wines since the start, way back in 2010 when Johnno Harris was still a winemaker at Mount Avoca and the Mitchell …
That title is a bit misleading actually - I don't mind tasting Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio category, even though the category has become something of an abomination. Indeed much of …
After a week of tasting light duties (thanks to the man-flu), I'm happy to be back with much less impairment today. Best to get stuck into the tasting pile again! The focus …
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, …
Mitchell Harris Pyrenees Shiraz 2012 Another sub 13.5% alcohol red from Mitchell Harris that looks balanced and delicious. This comes from the Peerick Vineyard at Moonambel and includes 2% co-fermented Viognier …
Mitchell Harris Pyrenees Mataro 2012 Mataro - a tricky grape to get perfectly ripe, even from old bushvines in warm Barossa. Seems even trickier in cooler western Victoria. 10% whole bunches used …
Mitchell Harris Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2014 Sourced from the Peerick Vineyard vineyard at Moonambel. Wild fermented with some parcels sitting on skins for 2 weeks, then in French oak for 6 …
Mitchell Harris Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 All these new release Mitchell Harris wines have noticeably low alcohol and a far more delicate, cool climate touch. Not a bad thing at all …
Nebbiolo Files: 3 more (challenging) Aussies The search for good Aussie Nebbiolo continues, even though it felt a little masochistic with this trio. As ever, patience is required, with all of …
Sabre by Mitchell Harris 2011 Happy (Australian) Mother's Day! This fizz from Mitchell Harris went down quite well today, though my Mum still thinks most Aussie bubbles are inferior to Champagne. Such …
