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WINE OF THE WEEK: Wolf Blass 2005 Grey Label
WOLF Blass made his first Grey Label wines thirty-two years ago, and ever since the company has retained the same philosophy: select the best fruit from the vintage to create rich, full wines that are immediately drinkable on release – but will continue to develop with careful cellaring. The just-released 2005 Grey Label Langhorne Creek […]
WINE OF THE WEEK: Wolf Blass 2005 Grey Label
WOLF Blass made his first Grey Label wines thirty-two years ago, and ever since the company has retained the same philosophy: select the best fruit from the vintage to create rich, full wines that are immediately drinkable on release – but will continue to develop with careful cellaring. The just-released 2005 Grey Label Langhorne Creek […]
I DO IT MY WAY…
ANDREW Margan of the Hunter Valley’s Margan Famil Winegrowers is not a believer in slavishly following market trends: he makes wines that he wants to drink, and from the way sales are going they’re obviously wines that plenty of others want to drink too. And what’s particularly interestingly is that Andrew makes his wines only […]
I DO IT MY WAY…
ANDREW Margan of the Hunter Valley’s Margan Famil Winegrowers is not a believer in slavishly following market trends: he makes wines that he wants to drink, and from the way sales are going they’re obviously wines that plenty of others want to drink too. And what’s particularly interestingly is that Andrew makes his wines only […]
Corporate Affairs: Chartering for a corporate cruise
Chartering a multimillion dollar sports cruiser or motor yacht for your corporation or executives can be a daunting affair, but with a little prior knowledge, it can be easier than you think. Roderick Eime spoke to the experts for their advice. Imagine this: the call comes through from head office in Geneva. The global CEO […]
WINE OF THE WEEK: Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay
WYNNS have been making their Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay since 1981, and there’d be few if any vintages have ever disappointed. The now-released 2006 is another ripper under this label, a Chardonnay that’s creamy and soft and yet still crisp, with luscious peach and nectarine flavours dominating and spicy yet subtle oak. While it’ll cellar well […]
WINE OF THE WEEK: Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay
WYNNS have been making their Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay since 1981, and there’d be few if any vintages have ever disappointed. The now-released 2006 is another ripper under this label, a Chardonnay that’s creamy and soft and yet still crisp, with luscious peach and nectarine flavours dominating and spicy yet subtle oak. While it’ll cellar well […]
A LABEL CLIMBING TO SUCCESS
INNOVATIVE Philip Shaw needs no introduction to those with a leaning towards premium-end wines, but he’s really gone outside the square with a 2005 Shiraz created for Climbing Wines at Orange – one of Australia’s highest and coolest wine regions located in the Central West of NSW. In this wine he’s crafted a drop that’s […]
A LABEL CLIMBING TO SUCCESS
INNOVATIVE Philip Shaw needs no introduction to those with a leaning towards premium-end wines, but he’s really gone outside the square with a 2005 Shiraz created for Climbing Wines at Orange – one of Australia’s highest and coolest wine regions located in the Central West of NSW. In this wine he’s crafted a drop that’s […]
qualia: Unusual Luxury
Australia’s excited, Queensland’s excited and even the landscape gardeners on Hamilton Island are excited at the opening of Qualia, a luxury resort rivalling the best in the world. PAMELA WRIGHT reports onsite. Although the Whitsunday Islands offer five star accommodation, there’s never been anything quite like the new resort, Qualia. The name has Latin origins […]
