Just got through reading an article with the above title from Wine Searcher and was surprised to find that there were some revelations and surprises I wasn’t expecting. Namely, three of the top four Pinots on their top 10 list were Australian. Finally, the world is catching up to what is considered common knowledge inContinue reading ““The Best Pinot’s in the World”.”
Category Archives: Australian Wines
Wakefield ‘The Visionary’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
When a third-generation commitment to a vision and legacy collides with a great vintage head on, you get a wine that is only released on vintages deemed worthy in miniscule amounts. May I introduce Taylors ‘Exceptional Parcel Release’ Cabernet Sauvignon. Wakefield Wines- Clare Valley. Is actually Taylors Winery was originally established in 1969 by BillContinue reading “Wakefield ‘The Visionary’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 “
Two World Class Rieslings: One vineyard, One variety, One vision.
Pewsey Vale Winery are considered on the cutting edge of high-end Rieslings. Both are single vineyard, estate grown wines that are sourced from arguably the best location in Eden Valley gaining Organic certification in 2013. The site was originally planted in 1839 and was taken over in 1961 by Wyndham Hill-Smith who immediately rebirthed theContinue reading “Two World Class Rieslings: One vineyard, One variety, One vision.”
Three Masterpiece Offerings From Yalumba.
Yalumba Winery. A legacy founded in 1847 with a focus on sustainability allowing nature to take the lead pretty much sums up Yalumba. Samuel Smith, a British brewer started the legacy and 6 generations later it has achieved accolades and respect across the planet. The Menzies Estate comprises of 8 individual and unique vineyards, allContinue reading “Three Masterpiece Offerings From Yalumba.”
Giant Steps Single Vineyard Chardonnays- amazing! The Vineyard was named after John Coltrane’s classic jazz album.
On reflection, its more a New Australian leaning- these wines reflect the direction that higher end Chardonnays in Australia are headed. Those of you that know me, know that I love the Giant Steps wines. Everything they have released in the last few years have been spectacular reflecting the place, the quality of the vinesContinue reading “Giant Steps Single Vineyard Chardonnays- amazing! The Vineyard was named after John Coltrane’s classic jazz album.”
Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!
There are few things I look forward to more than a release of the new vintage of St Henri- one of my all-time favorite wines and most definitely my favorite Penfolds wine. I’ve been fortunate to have tasted 20 plus vintages and its like sitting down with an old friend you haven’t seen for aContinue reading “Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!“
Chateau Tanunda “Grand Barossa” Series
I visited Adelaide in 1985, just a quick 5-day visit and stayed 10 years- one of the easiest cities in the world to live in and a must visit if your every in Australia. I visited Chateau Tanunda in that first week and then several times a year over the course of my stay. ItContinue reading “Chateau Tanunda “Grand Barossa” Series”
Wakefield Winery- aka Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, Sth Australia.
Wakefield Wines- Clare Valley. Is actually Taylors Winery originally established in 1969 by Bill Taylor who was a Pub owner and Wine Merchant in Sydney who sold what could have been the first ‘private label’ in Australia- Chateau Clare. Their association with the Clare Valley Co-operative to produce the Chateau Clare wine dates back toContinue reading “Wakefield Winery- aka Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, Sth Australia.”
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.”
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.”
Vine to Table 