Historically, much of the attention for Torbreck has been focused upon Shiraz. Laird, Runrig, Factor. That sort of thing. Big wines. Old vines. Serious prices. Yet personally, I've often been more impressed …
Thommo's homage to the old-school Hunter 'Burgundy' wines that often included a little early picked Semillon (or Trebbiano for that matter - Tyrrell's have some century-old Treb vines), this Thomas …
'Albarino - potentially Australia's great white hope' With influencers like Dr Richard Smart pumping up Albarino, is it any wonder that so many Aussie producers got excited by the variety? Of course, …
Ah the frustration of the acute accent on the e in rosé! So often missing in action, leaving you to wonder why someone is talking about how delicious it is …
For this week's sample pile raid I've focused on premium red wines from McLaren Vale, including a whole swathe of new '13 reds. Always interesting to look at a horizontal like …
Just like that, we arrived at Wendouree. For years, I've been waiting to get to this almost mythical Clare Valley winery, never making it further than the gnarled old vines at …
Thomas Wines DJV Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 I've been critical of DJV previously, but this seems the best balanced release in some time. A blend of Hunter Shiraz (from the alluvial soils …
Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Shiraz 2013 'I see your Schwarz is as big as mine!' Ah Spaceballs, you never grow old (with apologies to Jason Schwarz).Speaking of, this Schwarz Shiraz is a …
Between Five Bells Red 2013 (Geelong, Vic) 14.5%, Cork, $32 The Between Five Bells label is the only wine label that I've ever got lost in. Like a Where's Wally of the wine …
Eloquesta Shiraz Petit Verdot 2011 (Mudgee, NSW)14.5%, Screwcap, $32 Here's another charismatic wine from Stuart Olsen, this time a blend of whole bunch Shiraz and Petit Verdot. Actually, there seems to be …
Penfolds Bin Series Release - redux (This is largely the same post that got embroiled in the embargo drama, with just a few important date changes. I'm really very glad to …
Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red (July 2013 disgorgement) 13.5%, Cork, $70 Source: Retailwww.primoestate.com.au Easily my favourite Australian sparkling red, I drank a bottle of this on Christmas Day and enjoyed every mouthful. What …
