This blend of 61% Grenache, 28% Mataro (Mourvedre) and 11% Shiraz has Barossa stamped all over it whilst, at the same time inspired by the wines of Frances Cote du Rhone region. More commonly referred to as a GMS this medium bodied wine is sourced from 40–150-year-old vines from various vineyards in and around Barossa. Continue reading “Torbreck Cuvée Juveniles 2017 … Reveals unoaked Freshness with loads of appeal. This is your summer red.”
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Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2015- Something Special.
This exceptional Shiraz is sourced from some of the very best parcels from Barossa. The nose is both enticing and complex with layers of blackberries, licorice and spices with just a hint of floral, all working together to raise your level of anticipation. Big, bold and expansive on the palate yet smooth and approachable withoutContinue reading “Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2015- Something Special.”
Hickinbotham Winery McLaren Vale.
These are some of the best wines from one of the prettiest spots in South Australia. Visit the website to see some awesome content. “The Hickinbotham Vineyard sits in an oasis-like setting at the top of a long ridgeline that traces the northern end of the McLaren Vale wine region, just above the township ofContinue reading “Hickinbotham Winery McLaren Vale.”
Faust Winery- Spotlighting Coombsville as the ‘New Kid on the Block’ and impressing all that taste them.
Faust is owned by the Huneeus family, who also own Quintessa/Illumination, Flowers, Leviathan, and Brenton Lane Wineries so there a lot of history and pedigree making quality wine. Bottom line is, they know exactly what they’re doing. If you’re not familiar with Coombsville AVA it was established in 2011 and is not only the newestContinue reading “Faust Winery- Spotlighting Coombsville as the ‘New Kid on the Block’ and impressing all that taste them.”
French Wine Classifications
I published this article a few years ago and have been asked several times in recent weeks to post it again … When I first decided to touch on the topic of French Wines, I thought it was a great idea and I slowly came to realize I’ve lost my mind. It is such anContinue reading “French Wine Classifications”
Langhorne Creek- the secret is out!
I first visited Langhorne Creek in 1986, and despite being establish in the 1850’s as a wine region, there wasn’t much there. The wines I did taste over lunch at the local pub were impressive, to say the least, hinting at the potential that lay beyond the stone walls of the pub in the not-too-distantContinue reading “Langhorne Creek- the secret is out!”
Three Cabernet’s From Three regions
Highlighting the diversity and quality of Cab’s from Washington state, Paso Robles and Napa. Substance Cs Cabernet 2018 – Washington. Produced by one of Washington’s most awarded wine makers, Charles Smith who looks more like he should be on the cover of an Eagles album that heading a successful winery. Six years ago, he launchedContinue reading “Three Cabernet’s From Three regions”
Terlato Episode Red Blend 2007
“The pinnacle wine for Terlato Vineyards, Episode stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best Bordeaux Blends in the world. Episode is crafted in limited quantities, a mere 17 barrels in 2007, heralded as the best vintage of the decade. The color is deep ruby. On the nose are blackberry and vanilla with hints ofContinue reading “Terlato Episode Red Blend 2007”
Trefethen Winery- making history.
A little history … In 1976 Steven Spurrier succeeded in cracking the door open for California wines when he organized the now infamous “Judgement of Paris”- a blind tasting with the best French and American wines with French Judges. The Napa wines emerging the winners with the French newspapers Le Figaro and Le Monde callingContinue reading “Trefethen Winery- making history.”
Margaret River- one of the best wine regions in the world.
By world standards this region is definitely the new kid on the block with barely 50 years under its belt! It’s not like Bordeaux or Tuscany going back centuries but what it can pride itself in is a handful of wineries (and growing every year) that produce world class wines. The very first winery toContinue reading “Margaret River- one of the best wine regions in the world.”
Vine to Table 