Wc12Dec11 David Ellis WE never cease to be amazed at the number of people who seem to find it twee or trendy to simply blurt “ABC” (“Anything But Chardonnay,”) particularly when you can get your hands on such excellent examples as Peter Logan’s Apple Tree Flat 2011 that’s absolute bargain-buying at just $12 a bottle. […]
Wc12Dec11 David Ellis WE never cease to be amazed at the number of people who seem to find it twee or trendy to simply blurt “ABC” (“Anything But Chardonnay,”) particularly when you can get your hands on such excellent examples as Peter Logan’s Apple Tree Flat 2011 that’s absolute bargain-buying at just $12 a bottle. […]
Wc28Nov11 David Ellis COOL idea with seafood, a herbedpork casserole or Japanese dishes. NSW’s Southern Highland Wines has released a crackajack 2011 Oldbury Reserve Sauvignon Blanc that’s very much in the style of its 2009 – the most-awarded wine in the company’s young eight-year winemaking history. Located in picturesque high-altitude and cool-climate country outside the […]
Wc28Nov11 David Ellis COOL idea with seafood, a herbedpork casserole or Japanese dishes. NSW’s Southern Highland Wines has released a crackajack 2011 Oldbury Reserve Sauvignon Blanc that’s very much in the style of its 2009 – the most-awarded wine in the company’s young eight-year winemaking history. Located in picturesque high-altitude and cool-climate country outside the […]
Windowrie has continued its very successful 150th year celebrations with a tranche of awards from Australia’s most respected wine magazine, Winestate. The winery has recently received the following awards, positioning it as one of NSW’s best winemakers. The awards comprise: ‘Best New Release’ 2011 Windowrie The Mill Cabernet Merlot This ranking is given to the […]
Windowrie has continued its very successful 150th year celebrations with a tranche of awards from Australia’s most respected wine magazine, Winestate. The winery has recently received the following awards, positioning it as one of NSW’s best winemakers. The awards comprise: ‘Best New Release’ 2011 Windowrie The Mill Cabernet Merlot This ranking is given to the […]
(from left) President Clare Valley Winemakers Association, Governor of South Australia Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce (middle) and accepting the trophy, Andrew Michael from Koonowla Wines It was a Cabernet from Clare which took out the Trophy for Best Dry Red at the Clare Valley Wine Show last Friday 28th October. The team at Koonowla couldn’t […]
(from left) President Clare Valley Winemakers Association, Governor of South Australia Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce (middle) and accepting the trophy, Andrew Michael from Koonowla Wines It was a Cabernet from Clare which took out the Trophy for Best Dry Red at the Clare Valley Wine Show last Friday 28th October. The team at Koonowla couldn’t […]
WORTH an investment for the cellar:or enjoy now with char-grilled eye fillet. Wc03Oct11 David Ellis STICKING by their philosophy of producing their popular Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot only when fruit quality warrants it, Margaret River maker Voyager Estate decided not to make and release the blend from the 2006 vintage. “2006 was extremely challenging,” says Voyager […]
Winsor Dobbin The DiGiorgio family are unsung heroes of the Limestone Coast wine region, producing nicely balanced wines at very fair prices. This is a classic – and affordable – Coonawarra cabernet with ripe, supple and sweet dark fruit characters matched by black olives notes, soft tannins and unobtrusive toasty French oak. Made by veteran […]