Boireann has been a little quiet but Brad and wife have another bub, I guess that can do it to you, congratulations to them both!
This tasting note is a … Read more
20
Aug
2023
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13
Aug
2023
Pyramids Road Wines 2022 Mourvèdre
A very wet vintage but this vineyard is tended with exquisite meticulous care and Mourvèdre is a late ripening variety.
Colours are bright mulberry purple at the meniscus receding to … Read more
05
Aug
2023
Storm King Wine Co 2021 Vermentino
Another great wine from Storm King Wine Co and really different to the Golden Grove Vermentino made with grapes from the same vineyard as this one and by Ray Costanzo. … Read more
05
Aug
2023
Heritage Estate Wines 2022 Sundown Shiraz/Marsanne
I have long believed that a Viognier component in Shiraz isn’t a great match and this is especially true when the finished product displays some apricot flavours that contain some … Read more
05
Aug
2023
Storm King Wine Co 2022 Tempranillo
This 2022 Tempranillo from Ray and Jen Costanzo under the new Storm King Wine Company label is the most smashable young Granite Belt Tempranillo I’ve ever encountered.
The wine was … Read more
12
Jul
2023
The Granite Belt Diaries May – June 2023
The Diaries this year are in two parts which could overlap somewhat. The first part involves a two night stay on 5th and 6th May so we could attend the … Read more
12
Jul
2023
Hidden Creek 2022 Joven Tempranillo
Granite Belt Tempranillo just keeps getting better. I had a glass of this with a platter at Hidden Creek Winery overlooking the lake on a stunningly beautiful day on Sunday … Read more
11
Jul
2023
Hidden Creek 2021 Syrah
Contains a small amount of Viognier probably 1% which seems to do the job nicely. Purple and red in the glass but more in the red spectrum, signals a true … Read more
12
Jun
2023
4382 Terroir 2021 Mourvèdre
I believe this is the first Mourvèdre wine I’ve tasted made by Andy Williams. Many of you probably realise that myself and Mourvèdre have a long and enduring relationship, so … Read more
12
Jun
2023
Ravenscroft Vineyard 2022 Pinotage
Ruby, purple, red and deeper colours. It’s always quite fascinating to stare at a young pinotage in the glass, this one very vibrant and reflective.
The bouquet unfurls sour red … Read more
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