Sunday, October 12, 2008

Taylors 2008 Riesling


Wow! This is an absolutely delicious – and bone dry - Clare Valley riesling with lashings of lemon and lime on the palate and all the crispness of a fresh green apple. A great summer wine and the perfect partner for Asian dishes. $19.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Coriole 2007 Sangiovese

Coriole were sangiovese pioneers. Amazingly, this is their 21st release - and it's a ripper, with cherry aromas and nice balance on a finely textured palate which offers dark cherry/savoury pepper characters and fine dry tannins. Perfect with pasta. $20.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Heggies 2008 Eden Valley Riesling


There are some very good 2008 rieslings but you won't do much better than this crisp and refreshing wine from high-altitude, cool-climate vineyards. Nicely structured with oodles of flavour, citrusy minerality and finishing acid. $20.

Heggies 2008 Eden Valley Riesling


There are some very good 2008 rieslings but you won't do much better than this crisp and refreshing wine from high-altitude, cool-climate vineyards. A nicely structured wine with oodles of flavour, citrusy minerality and lovely finishing acid. $20.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

St Hallett 2006 Faith Shiraz


The perfect choice for meat eaters. A bargain from one of the Barossa's most reliable producers. Juicy fruit flavours, hints of chocolate, a soft, mellow finish. A wonderful match for home-made hamburgers. $20

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Brand's Laira 2005 Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon

This rich, full-bodied red has been a star of the show circuit. It's chock-a-block full of ripe berry, plum and chocolate flavours and has the tannins, structure and pedigree to still be drinking well in decade. Partner with rare roast beef. $22.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Narkoojee 2006 Isaac Shiraz


A terrific shiraz from one of the best Gippsland wineries. It is bright, has lovely rounded fruit flavours, balance and delicious cool-climate spice. Full-flavoured and mouthfilling despite coming from young vines. $28.