Red

Shelton, Calem Blue Shiraz 2012

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

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

Aramis, “The Governor” Syrah 2006

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

11 years ago

Meerea Park, ‘HellHole’ Shiraz 2010

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

11 years ago

Deisen, Barossa Backblock Shiraz 2010

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

11 years ago

Rabbit Ranch, Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011

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

11 years ago

Tomich Hill, Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2008

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

11 years ago

Balgownie Estate, Black Label Sparkling Shiraz 2008

While it may be the French who can lay claim to producing the best “Méthode Champenoise” (sparkling white that is…

11 years ago

Laughing Jack, Greenock Shiraz 2009

Unless you’re related to one of its 685 residents, you’re unlikely to have heard of Greenock, a town nestled in…

11 years ago

Jardim Do Bomfim, Pinot Noir 2009

I’ve often said that there’s no such thing as a good cheap Pinot Noir but having tried the Jardim Do…

11 years ago