Shelton, Calem Blue Shiraz 2012

10 years ago

When West Australian wines grace my table it’s normally the Margaret River Cabernet that grabs the attention of my tastebuds…

Shingleback, The Davey Estate Shiraz 2011

10 years ago

The 2011 vintage of the Shingleback The Davey Estate Shiraz is finally on the shelves and given the quality of…

Aramis, “The Governor” Syrah 2006

11 years ago

There’s little doubt that bad wines make the good ones seem great and vice versa, but if you ever try…

Beringer, White Zinfandel 2007

11 years ago

It’s not a style that has made an impact in the Australian market, but white Zinfandel has been a huge…

Westlake, Albert’s Block Shiraz 2010

11 years ago

If Barossa Shiraz tickles your taste buds but jammy, over-ripe styles overwhelm your senses, then the Westlake Albert’s Block Shiraz…

Meerea Park, ‘HellHole’ Shiraz 2010

11 years ago

I’ve regularly given a big “thumbs up” to Hunter Valley whites like their Verdelho, Semillon and even Chardonnay, but rarely…

Deisen, Barossa Backblock Shiraz 2010

11 years ago

It feels a little like insider trading, but I happen to know a bloke who knows a bloke and suddenly,…

Rabbit Ranch, Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011

11 years ago

Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the world’s most versatile food wines and outside of Burgundy in France, the Central…

Tomich Hill, Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2008

11 years ago

Growing Pinot Noir in Australia is always a bit hit and miss. After all, it’s a grape that shows its…

Rock Ferry, Rapaura Riesling 2011

11 years ago

It wasn’t all that long ago that organically and biodynamically produced wines were often regarded as somehow inferior to their…