I have to say I’m a sucker for Malbec and Mourvedre and now they’ve been put in one bottle together, how could I resist! 60% Malbec and 40% Mourvedre, you … Read more
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May
2020
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10
May
2020
Ravens Croft Wines 2019 Pinot Grigio
Mark Ravenscroft has been making excellent Pinot Grigio’s for a number of years. I think the first one I tried was 2015. Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris whichever way up you like … Read more
10
May
2020
Ballandean Estate NV Range Reserve
This is my go to sparkly whenever we have a picnic in Girraween National Park, something I can highly recommend to anyone, goes great with a picnic hamper you can … Read more
09
May
2020
Just Red Wines 2018 Tannat
A few years ago I asked Warren Smith at Pyramids Road Wines, “Is there a good red wine in the district that I need to try?” Warren didn’t hesitate, he … Read more
06
May
2020
Pyramids Road 2011 Mourvedre
Another one from my tasting archives:
Short Preamble:
Mourvedre is the French name for this variety know as Monastrell in Spain and Mataro in Australia. I much prefer the French … Read more
06
May
2020
Pyramids Road 2008 Shiraz
This one from my tasting archives: A combination of new and one year old American and French oak. Interesting that the back label states .. “shows vanilla and coconut on … Read more
03
May
2020
Heritage Estate Wines 2019 Fiano
An Italian grape from Avellino first planted in Australia by Coriole in McLaren Vale and now really thriving in patches on The Granite Belt.
A welcoming light straw colour in … Read more
03
May
2020
Heritage Estate 2019 Tempranillo
I really enjoy wines that are in the more savoury spectrum and Tempranillo most often lands right in that spectrum with grace and power. Around 15 years ago Tempranillo was … Read more
03
May
2020
Ridgemill Estate 2017 Joshua’s Pup
This is pretty clever winemaking, if there’s a gene for innovation then Peter McGlashan has it in spades. I first met Joshua’s Pup (the wine not the canine) in 2014 … Read more
25
Apr
2020
Heritage Estate 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
I purchased this wine on Saturday 30th August, 2014 at The Heritage Estate restaurant at Mt. Tambourine. At the time there was a lovely and very helpful waitress, I can’t … Read more
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