Wine Reviews

Andrew Thomas, Braemore Semillon 2014

Once upon a time, the Hunter Valley produced enjoyable wines that only became top shelf once you got past the…

10 years ago

Tomich, Woodside Vineyard Gruner Veltliner 2013

When I threw together a prawn and avocado risotto for last Sunday night’s dinner, my recipe needed a cup and…

10 years ago

Whispering Sisters, Old Block Shiraz 2012

You’ve got to love Australian wine regions and more so, their diversity. From the gravelly loam soils of the Margaret…

10 years ago

Sticks, Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2011

Pinot Noir is probably my favourite red varietal, but my penchant for the style is tempered somewhat by the price…

10 years ago

Shingleback, Haycutters Salmon Rose 2014

With the worst of winter behind us and the buds and blooms of Spring poking their reluctant heads out to…

10 years ago

Captains Paddock, Shiraz Merlot Cabernet 2012

I’d never heard of Captains Paddock Winery until a friend recently returned from a work trip to Kingaroy and hastily…

10 years ago

Chateau Khoury, Cuvee Ste Therese 2007

Despite being one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world, Lebanon’s wine industry is somewhat underdeveloped. And it’s…

10 years ago

Rosemount Estate, M.V. Collection Shiraz 2012

It’s been years since I last braved the cool westerly winds and Dagwood Dog fuelled crowds of the Brisbane “Ekka”,…

10 years ago

Meerea Park, Terracotta Syrah 2011

There are a lot of tricks and traps in this wine buying caper and it’s true that a lot of…

10 years ago

Nanny Goat Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2012

I’ve often said that good Pinot isn’t cheap and that cheap Pinot isn’t good, but having recently tried the Nanny…

10 years ago