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!”
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Yangarra Kings Wood Shiraz 2020
This is elegant, restrained McLaren Vale Shiraz that is both seductive and appealing from the first sip. This is part of their single vineyard Premium release wines and was sourced from a 2.3hectare block 12 planted in 1999- a southeast facing vineyard planted on sandy and ironstone soil. 2020 was a tough vintage but someContinue reading “Yangarra Kings Wood Shiraz 2020”
Two Hands Charlie’s Garden Eden Valley Shiraz 2020
I have been drinking Two Hands Wines for 20 years or so and their passionate pursuit of single vineyard and single regional varietals reflecting the specific terroir is not only admirable but exceptionally rewarding, not to mention satisfying for us as wine drinkers. My case in point is the Garden series- seven Shiraz from 6Continue reading “Two Hands Charlie’s Garden Eden Valley Shiraz 2020”
There are two types of Shiraz, one you have come to know and love, and the other, has bubbles. Welcome to diversity.
Inkberry Shiraz Cabernet Blend 2019 – over delivers! This will appeal to anyone who is a fan of Shiraz, Cabernet or Paso style wines. This is a blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet and is quintessential Australian. You will not find it anywhere else. Grapes are sourced from Single Vineyard Estate fruit located inContinue reading “There are two types of Shiraz, one you have come to know and love, and the other, has bubbles. Welcome to diversity.”
From the Cellar- December 2023.
It’s become a tradition at home to pull out something nice the day after Christmas and enjoy it with a nice meal. The focus is always the wine and not so much the pairing- this year it was vegetable Lasagna. Torbreck RunRig 2003 – something from the Cellar. This is Torbreck’s flagship Shiraz and is sourcedContinue reading “From the Cellar- December 2023.”
Just a short note …
I wrote a monthly newsletter for 6 years and my dilemma was always how long should the story be and how much information. The same question arose when I was convinced to start this blog. All of that being said, I will post both longer articles and shorter ones and welcome comments. The focus willContinue reading “Just a short note …”
Vine to Table 