Formerly Bald Mountain Vineyard, Steve and Lisa Messiter did a lot of work bringing this vineyard back and a good job it was to! Indeed we should all be appreciative … Read more
Golden Grove 2018 Joven Tempranillo
Quite deeply coloured for a joven style temp. Garnets at the meniscus and impenetrable black elsewhere. The bouquet is cola/cherry cola, sour citrus rind, hints of plums and spice. Showing … Read more
Ridgemill Estate 2018 Pinot Noir
Open fermented, pressed and matured in old French Oak, no whole bunch. Ruby red in the glass and as you swirl the edges are an enticing reflective light red rose … Read more
Ballandean Estate 2019 Malvasia
It seems Granite Belt wine makers continue to entertain us consumers with continuing varietal variety and I’m appreciative. “Have you tried our Malvasia”, queried Leanne at their cellar door just … Read more
Jester Hill 2016 Touchstone Sangiovese
Sangiovese has a slightly different relationship with The Granite Belt than most other varieties grown there. You won’t find much of it on the Belt. I remember a conversation a … Read more
Casley Mount Hutton 2008 Shiraz
I don’t know why I have never visited the cellar door of Casley Mount Hutton before, it doesn’t make sense to me. Anyway the error was corrected in a recent … Read more
Jester Hill 2017 Roussanne
Haven’t had a Roussanne for many long years, last one was from Tahbilk around 20 years ago.
2017 was a cooler vintage on The Granite Belt and the low ex … Read more
Robinsons Family Vineyard 2016 Shiraz/Cabernet
Craig Robinson ‘Robbo’ is one of the most talented winemakers on The Granite Belt. The vineyard has a very long history on The Granite Belt, If memory serves Robinsons Family … Read more
Ravens Croft Wines 2019 Tempranillo
What still red wine do you drink in Queensland summers?
Answer: A Granite Belt Joven Style Tempranillo slighty chilled.
The two conditions above together with the right food are a … Read more
Boireann 2010 Sagrantino
I first tasted this at the Boireann cellar door when it was released. Peter Stark always releases his wines very early, I tasted and bought these on 12th April, 2011. … Read more
Latest Comments