Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
De Beaurepaire Annabelle Crement de Rosé 2019
I'm told this is the only Crement de Rosé in Australia but I'm happy to be corrected.
Monday, 1 March 2021
De Beaurepaire Match Point Rosé 2016
Big Rosé. One you could throw a steak at. Deliberately made to steer clear away from all the pale salmon Rosés on the market.
Mitchell Wines GMS 2016
Awash with strawberries, raspberries and blue fruits, the splendour of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz whisper for your attention.
De Bortoli The Estate Chardonnay 2017
Hello old friend. A long time between drinks... A Yarra Valley Chardonnay that keeps on producing the goods.
Saturday, 27 February 2021
Eisenstone Nitschke Road Greenock Shiraz 2018
I tasted three Barossa Shiraz wines - all blind. Of the two Eisenstone wines in the line up, I preferred this Nitschke Road to the Dimchurch Vineyard. It's a wine that has a wonderful presence in the mouth and slides through ever so gracefully.
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
It's great to be re-acquainted with an old friend. I haven't seen this wine for at least a decade. A trip to the cellar door many moons ago would be the last time this Estate Pinot touched my lips. Not much has changed it seems - it's still a rock solid example of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.
Friday, 26 February 2021
Barambah First Grid Shiraz 2019
Who doesn't love a sausage sizzle? This Shiraz would partner your snag on bread nicely as you relax in the park with friends.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Welland Wines Old Hands Shiraz 2018
Proper Barossa Shiraz. Take your shoes off at the door, exchange pleasantries, come in and sit bolt upright, no elbows on the table thank you. And please, don't spill anything on those bone-white chinos. This is all class so bring your best behaviour.
Eisenstone Dimchurch Vineyard Shiraz 2018
A little leaner and dancier in the mouth than its Nitschke Road sibling yet it's a pretty and more aromatically expressive Ebenezer Shiraz.
Monday, 22 February 2021
Barambah First Grid Chardonnay 2019
A Chardonnay that is said to be made to appease sommeliers and Gen Zers because it's the type of wine they want.
Friday, 19 February 2021
Welland Wines Valley and Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A big, thick-set type. It's the bouncer at the door you give a polite nod to. He's not there for conversation, just to keep the riff-raff out.
Thursday, 18 February 2021
Welland Wines Valley and Valley Shiraz 2019
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Of Light and Shadow Pinot Noir 2019
Of Light and Shadow. If only life could be so simple. But perhaps, within that, Tim Shand from Punt Road Winery can show us it can be with super delicious expressions of Pinot Noir such as this.
Balancing Heart Evolve and Inspire Viognier 2019
Viognier can be a super drink when done well. There are a lot of drifters on the scene but you get a sense this release floats on a cloud. Moreish. Delicious. Yes!
Friday, 12 February 2021
Monday, 8 February 2021
The Old Faithful Cafe Block Shiraz 2017
Lots of oak. Thirty-three months of it deliver heady aromas. But it settles and patience is rewarded. Throw it in a decanter and leave it to reap the rewards.
Unsung Hero Touriga 2020
Andy Williams's exploration of emerging varieties is quite exciting. His plans for the future are worth sticking around for too. Watch this space. This Touriga is an impressive number sure to please.
Friday, 5 February 2021
The Old Faithful Shiraz 2017
A big and dense Shiraz that swings hard. Quite a bulky and muscular type, it's a bit of a gym junkie with its veins popping out.
Tuesday, 2 February 2021
Sunday, 31 January 2021
Aphelion Welkin Sagrantino Mataro 2020
Don't you just love it when different works? Not your usual bedfellows but this Sagrantino Mataro combo hits the mark.
Hofer Family Wines Lagrein 2019
I can see myself with a glass of this in hand standing by an open fire on a chilly afternoon. A dense red sure to warm your insides during the cooler months.
Friday, 29 January 2021
Wednesday, 27 January 2021
Soumah Brachetto Tranquillo 2020
I sip this thinking about the berry terrine I once saw on Surfing the Menu - gee, that was a while back... Good stuff this.
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Cabernet Merlot 2020
Oakridge doesn't miss a beat. Ever. Be it their classy top-end wines or their entry-level labels like this Over the Shoulder range. Excellence is rooted deep in their veins and here we go again with this Cabernet Merlot.
Thursday, 21 January 2021
Stable Tales Shiraz 2017
This one-acre vineyard can be found two kilometres from the McLaren Vale township. A property used for weddings, films, television commercials and even a visit by the Queen.
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Jester Hill Touchstone Roussanne 2019
Not a big red drinker but seeking a white with a bit more depth? Try a Roussanne like this to get your juices flowing.