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.”
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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.”
What to Drink at Thanksgiving?
There are so many great wines that go with all the wonderful Ham and Turkey and let’s not leave out all the trimmings. For years Beaujolais Nouveau, made from the Gamay grape has become a staple at the holiday dinner table. Given the supply chain issues and the potential lack of this wine arriving inContinue reading “What to Drink at Thanksgiving?”
Glaetzer Winery- we’ve been in Barossa since 1888, makes us ‘almost locals’
The family settles in Barossa in 1888 but it wasn’t until nearly a century later Colin Glaetzer established Glaetzer Winery. Today his son Ben is the winemaker and driving force behind a tight portfolio of only four wines. Ben’s approach of minimal intervention with the belief that great wines are made in the vineyards haveContinue reading “Glaetzer Winery- we’ve been in Barossa since 1888, makes us ‘almost locals’”
Hugh Hamilton Wines- making wine since 1837.
The Hamilton family first planted vines in 1837 less than a year after Sth. Australia was established. Hugh, current 5th generation winemaker is most definitely the Black Sheep and Larrikin in the family history. With wine names like The Rascal, The Scallywag, The Ratbag and The Villain you don’t have a case to stand onContinue reading “Hugh Hamilton Wines- making wine since 1837.”
Vine to Table 