by Chris | 2 Jun 2009 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, South Australia
This week’s SMH wine of the week is the Geoff Merrill Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale & Coonawarra 2002. Huon Hooke writes:’Geoff Merrill has a thing about properly aged red wine and is fighting an increasingly lonely battle in defence of...
by Chris | 27 May 2009 | Italy, Other Reds |
After some years in the cellar, the remarkable 2000 San Raffaele Amarone della Valpolicella was tasted with a superb rich beef casserole in red wine, though a large chunk of hard cheese would be just as good. I must say I’m slightly disappointed to say it was...
by Chris | 27 May 2009 | Australia, Chardonnay, New South Wales, White Wines
Huon Hooke’s SMH wine of the week is the Hungerford Hill Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2008.Huon writes‘Michael Hatcher and Phillip John are doing terrific things with Hungerford Hill’s wines. Their two 08 Tumbarumba chardonnays (the reserve won’t be released for a few...
by Chris | 12 May 2009 | Australia, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Australia, White Wines
Wade Out Of the NZ Sauv Blanc Lake- Support Aussie Stars And Drink Better Wine.This weeks SMH wine of the week is a stunning Sauv Blanc from Margaret River, a region more renowned for its wonderful blends of Sauv Blanc with Semillon.Huon Hooke writes:’Standing...
by Chris | 5 May 2009 | Australia, Red Wines, Shiraz, Western Australia |
This weeks SMH wine of the week is the Plan B Frankland River Shiraz 2007. Huon Hooke writes:In case things don’t work out you need a plan B. So says veteran West Australian winemaker Bill Crappsley, who makes the Plan B wines in cahoots with two other...
by Chris | 5 May 2009 | Australia, New South Wales, Semillon, White Wines
I’m sure enough people have already responded to this man’s take on the Sydney food and, especially, Hunter Valley wine, but I just can’t resist adding my bit to the list.It’s the following passage that mostly interests us...
by Chris | 30 Apr 2009 | France, Red Blends |
This is a wine that was available through Vintage Cellars; I say was because it may now be pretty hard to find. I discovered this little treasure at a Bordeaux masterclass at the recent Vintage Cellars Wine Fair at Darling Harbour. This was tasted alongside some of...
by Chris | 29 Apr 2009 | Australia, Red Wines, Shiraz, South Australia
In this week’s SMH Huon Hooke comments on the new release of the great Australian icon shiraz, Penfolds Grange. Huon Hooke notes:’This is a great Grange, one of the greatest ever. It’s probably the best since the ’96. Stunning balance and...
by Chris | 24 Apr 2009 | Australia, Red Wines, Shiraz
This weeks SMH wine of the week is the 2006 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz. Huon Hooke writes:Bin 28 has long been one of my favourites in the impressive and constantly expanding Penfolds portfolio. It bears the name of Penfolds Barossa vineyard but is not pure...
by Chris | 10 Apr 2009 | Australia, Red Wines, Shiraz, Victoria
This wine is from the Heathcote region and has been sitting in the cellar waiting for another taste test. I had it at a Manly cafe with smoked salmon and peas risotto; no fancy wine glasses here so we did our best. The colour is crimson while the nose has some exotic...
