Pipers Brook Pinot Noir 2018 Nose - Burnt caramel, orange peal, sour cherries, strawberries and some vanilla. Taste - Cherry, caramel, red berries. Light to medium bodied. A long finish, gets a touch sweeter at the end but still has some spice to it as well.

Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon 2018 I like Semillon less than 3 years old and over 10. There is an awkward 7 year period that leaves them a bit flat. Nose - Citrus, sherbert some flower notes and lavender. Taste - Citrus fruits, ginger, lime cordial, sherbert. Its very well balanced and has a long consistent … Continue reading Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon 2018 →

Gibson The Dirtman Shiraz 2018 Nose - Smokey dark chocolate, blueberries, cherries and a touch of spice to finish. Taste - Much lighter than the 2017 and better for it. Its more elegant and not a massive fruit bomb. Still some sweet Barossan fruit in there but a much more refined finish. Cherries, blackberries with … Continue reading Gibson The Dirtman Shiraz 2018 →

Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017 Nose - Slatey, red berries, mushrooms with a touch of spice. Taste - Red berries, truffle, some tannins and acid. A easy everyday drop for $22. I enjoyed it but its not something you'd have to buy.

Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche Nose - A bit muted, mineral/salty notes with some lemon skin and passion fruit. Taste - Its light, mineral with a lemon edge and a long long finish. At first it was a bit underwhelming but you can feel the quality. However with food, this shone through. … Continue reading 1 year wedding anniversary wines →

Kilikanoon Exodus Shiraz 2017 Nose - Cherries, red currents, a touch of chocolate and some spice on the nose. Might be the 14.5% alcohol. Taste - Cherries, dark cherries, chocolate, some savoury notes, a touch acidic. Great everyday drinking. Good value.

Frogmore Creek Estate Chardonnay 2018 Nose - Slate, lemon, sherbert and a touch of grapefruit. Taste - Buttery, cashews, lemon, peach and white fruits. A long lasting flavour which really hits its peak at the end. Lovely wine and i'm a huge fan of this. Superb vintage from a great producer. If you are in … Continue reading Dumpling night wines. Frogmore Creek Estate Chardonnay 2018 and Bellvale Pinot Noir 2018 →

Josef Chromy Riesling 2018 A lot of talk for Clare Valley, Eden Valley and WA Riesling and sometimes Tasmania gets left out. These wines are well worth your dollars, time and a slot in the cellar. Nose - Apples, lime, lemon some petroleum and some gooseberries to finish it off. Smells inviting. Taste - With … Continue reading Josef Chromy Riesling 2018 →

Grant Burge Hillcot Barossa Valley Merlot 2017 Merlot has a bad record and it always isn't deserved. There are some gems out there like the Petaluma Merlot. Nose - Dark fruits plums and you can smell the interference and polished nature. Taste - Its smooth, dark berries, medium bodied but has a slight side taste … Continue reading We’ve gone full sideways! →

Poonawatta The Cuttings Shiraz, Eden Valley 2015 Made from cuttings from the original 1880 plants. Nose - Blackberries, plums, blueberries and dark cherries. A dark brooding mix of black fruits. Taste - Blueberries, plums, vanilla and a touch of chocolate. The wine is thick, unfiltered and velvety smooth. A fantastic shiraz, one for the cellar, … Continue reading Poonawatta The Cuttings Shiraz, Eden Valley 2015 →