Author Archives: thewineguy

Thomas Rivers Brown & Schrader have done it again! Extraordinary release.

Double Diamond Cabernet 2018- Schrader Cellars. Allow me to digress for a minute and introduce you to Schrader Cellars, Oakville, California. A winery that has gained almost mythical status and spoken about in hushed tones of reverence in just 20 years as well as commanding prices out of most people’s reach. Next, we add renownedContinue reading “Thomas Rivers Brown & Schrader have done it again! Extraordinary release.”

McGuigan Wines – Two Library Releases.

McGuigan Hand Made Shiraz Langhorne Creek 2015 We managed to secure some limited stocks of the 2015 vintage and if you lack patience when it comes to cellaring this has seven years under its belt and is drinking beautifully now. Nose is enticing with layers of dark fruits, black currents and subtle spices. The palateContinue reading “McGuigan Wines – Two Library Releases.”

Croatian Wines- part 2

I also got to taste a Rosé, three delicious red wine / blends and an impressive dessert wine. Rosé 2020 I know it’s not ‘Rosé season’ (is there really such a thing) and this is a (really) late entrant but it is crisp and clean and refreshing and everything you want from a quality Rosé.Continue reading “Croatian Wines- part 2”

Croatian Wines- Part 1

I was first introduced to Croatian Wines in 1996 when I was the Portfolio Manager for a company who was the sole importer and distributor of Croatian Wines into Australia. I was super impressed and surprised at just how good these wines were, and still are today.   Like many other European countries, wine hasContinue reading “Croatian Wines- Part 1”

Classic Aussie Shiraz’s from Two Hands plus.

Two Hands Winery was born out of a conversation between two mates- Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, at an engagement party. They both agreed that they wanted to make the best possible Shiraz (and Shiraz based) wines from prized winning regions in Australia in order to showcase the diversity of the Shiraz grape to theContinue reading “Classic Aussie Shiraz’s from Two Hands plus.”

Siduri Pinot Noir 2014

“Siduri, named for the Babylonian Goddess of Wine, is the result of our founders’ mutual love of Pinot Noir- and a dream that they could make great wines of their own” Source: http://www.siduri,com Sourced from vineyards located in the Santa Lucia Highlands, a notable region for producing exceptional Pinot’s. I travelled through there 26 monthsContinue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir 2014”

Canvasback Cabernet 2016

If the label looks familiar to the point it reminds you of something, your right. This is a side project, if you like, brought to you by Duckhorn Winery in Napa. This wine is part of a select portfolio of wines sourced from the Red Mountain district of Washington State with a reputation for producingContinue reading “Canvasback Cabernet 2016”

Robert Oatley’s G-19 Grenache

Robert Oatley Wines started in the late 1960’s when Robert planted vines with the sole purpose of selling them to another winery. Let’s fast forward 10 years, that contract fell through and on a “Friday afternoon decision’ they decided to make wines for themselves. Assisted by his son Sandy, progress was made with the wineryContinue reading “Robert Oatley’s G-19 Grenache”

Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.

Its this time of the year that I love, despite it being cold and winter approaching. You ask why, glad you asked, new vintage releases from Australia, as well as elsewhere land on my desk ensuring weeks of tasting awesome wine. Yalumba is the oldest family-owned winery in Australia and was started by Samuel Smith,Continue reading “Four Exceptional Releases from Downunder.”