This is a wine with a big, thick, complex bouquet which is expressed by a multiplexing aggregation of flavours on the palate. If you like your chardonnays clean and pristine … Read more
07
Sep
2020
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07
Sep
2020
Tobin Wines 2018 Max Shiraz Block Two
This is another very good Granite Belt shiraz from the high quality 2018 vintage it presents with a powerful framework built around a balancing act of quite potent fruit weight … Read more
24
Aug
2020
Ravens Croft Wines 2020 Nero D’Avola
We are having a free range roast organic chicken for dinner and it seemed that a lighter style red would be the perfect accompaniment, so I reached for this 12.5% … Read more
23
Aug
2020
Just Red Wines 2018 Shiraz/Viognier
A lovey deep blackish red shimmers from the depths of the glass and transforms into a lighter red jewel light show at the edges.
This wine is a loquacious liquid … Read more
17
Aug
2020
Pyramids Road 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine comes from vines that were hand planted, using a shovel, 20 years ago. They were subsequently pruned quite strongly to help nurse them through the extreme drought. A … Read more
17
Aug
2020
Boireann Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
I’ve never tasted a Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon quite like this, it reminds me of a very good Margaret River Cabernet, except those often have a small amount of Cabernet … Read more
15
Aug
2020
Girraween Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
I opened this wine last night (Thursday) and had a quick taste, it was very closed on the bouquet and dominated on the palate by sour cherry fruit, cassis was … Read more
15
Aug
2020
Golden Grove Estate 2019 Nero D’Avola
This variety has only been in Australia for around 22 years. It originates from southern Sicily – the town of Avola. I guess, being Italian Ray Costanzo would have a … Read more
15
Aug
2020
Summit Estate Alto Blend
Paola a winemaker from Argentina was the original architect of this blend. The bottle doesn’t bear a vintage on the label as the component wines are all different wines. The … Read more
02
Aug
2020
The Granite Belt Diaries July 2020
Every year I travel to The Granite Belt for a longer stay in winter, usually in July. The journey has always been written up elsewhere but will now be a … Read more
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