Two entirely drinkable wines from Denmark (the Western Australian one), with both of these wines showcasing a most attractive (to me at least) feature - natural acidity. Singlefile Estate Semillon Sauvignon …
(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 …
Shaw Vineyard Estate Shiraz 2008 (Canberra District)$22, Screwcap, 14.5%Source: Samplewww.shawvineyards.com.auIt's wines such as this that show exactly why Canberra Shiraz is gaining mainstream acceptance, winning palates with a simple proposition …
Clonakilla Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (Canberra district, NSW)$20, Screwcap, 12%Source:Retailwww.clonakilla.com.auThis was a box filler in my pack from Clonakilla, included as a curio as it's the only wine in the …
I've spent much of the last week on holidays in sunny (not this time) Perth. As a result, drinking has been frequent, tasting has been occasional, leading to a deficit …
For all the criticisms levelled at the wine industry, it's nothing if not generous.This tasting was put on by Domaine Wine Shippers, one of the more renowned importers of French …
The following notes come from Wine Focus Australia - a boutique skewed wine exhibition held annually at Sydney's MCA that regularly throws up interesting tastes & experiences.The main drawcard for …
Alkoomi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Frankland River, WA)$15, Screwcap, 12.5%Winery WebsiteI really quite like the normal 'black label' of Alkoomi, it looks authentic and even elegant. This 'white label' however …
Had a visit this afternoon from the affable Ben Tolstoshev, who's family runs The Lane, an Adelaide Hills vineyard with a suitably interesting range of wines.The Lane Vineyard was actually …
I asked Keith Mugford which variety he would plant (if pressed) on the Moss Wood estate vineyard.'Cabernet... Maybe a little Malbec & Petit Verdot, but otherwise, just more Cabernet'That succinctly …
Singlefile Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Denmark, WA)$24, ScrewcapAmazing colour on this - its like stream water, with just a faint sheen of green between a glass of this and …
