McLaren Vale

Wines for the Earth-Conscious Palate

Sustainability is seemingly the catch cry of the younger generation, so I shouldn’t be surprised that in recent years, there…

10 months ago

Exceptional Lloyd Brothers Grenache

Grenache may be one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, but here in Australia, it sits…

2 years ago

Grenache blends; the perfect balance of power, personality and presence

Blends of grenache, shiraz and mouvedre (mataro) are extremely popular amongst Australian wine consumers and wine producers are adding the…

3 years ago

Taylors Shiraz

Riesling may be the rockstar varietal of the Clare Valley, but if you ask me, their shiraz is a well…

4 years ago

It doesn’t get any better than a good Halliday

These days, everyone with a social media account and a mobile phone is a food or wine critic and the…

6 years ago

The Blame Game!

If I had a “tenner” for every time I’ve heard people say that “the sulphites in red wine give me…

6 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

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

Rosemount, GSM McLaren Vale 2012

Mention McLaren Vale reds and the Pavlov Dog in me begins to salivate at the expectation of juicy ripe red…

10 years ago

Shingleback, The Davey Estate Shiraz 2011

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

10 years ago