by Chris | 20 May 2008 | Australia, Red Blends, South Australia
I think I’ve mentioned the Wirra Wirra Church Block blend previously and it has just turned up as wine of the week in today’s SMH. Huon Hooke says:”Rarely have I been so impressed by this familiar blend of McLaren Vale cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and...
by Chris | 23 Apr 2008 | Australia, New South Wales, Red Wines, Shiraz
The Tulloch Private Bin Pokolbin Dry Red Shiraz, 2006, is Huon Hooke’s wine of the week in the SMH 22/4/08… “This vintage is dedicated to Sydney restaurateur J.K. Johnnie Walker, who helped put this famous Hunter Valley wine family on the map in the...
by Chris | 16 Apr 2008 | Australia, Chardonnay, White Wines
Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay, 2006, is Huon Hooke’s wine of the week in today’s SMH Good Living. He says: “The big companies have come a long way with their inexpensive chardonnays. They’re subtle, light and refined yet intense, are not...
by Chris | 27 Mar 2008 | Australia, Pinot Noir, Red Wines, Tasmania
Huon Hooke’s wine of the week in the SMH on Tuesday was 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir, 2004.He says, “This label is the new focus for Wellington Wines produced by Andrew Hood and his team just outside Hobart. It won a gold medal and topped the 2004-and-older...
by Chris | 24 Mar 2008 | Australia, Red Blends, Red Wines, South Australia
This is Huon Hooke’s wine of the week from last week’s Sydney Morning Herald.The Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage is always an elegant style of cabernet for the Barossa Valley and I suspect there’s a fair bit of high-altitude fruit in it. the...
by Chris | 11 Mar 2008 | Australia, Red Blends, Red Wines
Huon Hooke’s Wine of the Week in today’s SMH is the Wyndham Estate George Wyndham Shiraz Grenache, 2005. He says: “Its two trophies at the Sydney Royal Wine Show, including best red wine not exceeding $20, were well deserved. Though named after the...
by Chris | 4 Mar 2008 | Australia, Other Reds, Red Wines, South Australia
Huon Hooke’s wine of the week in today’s SMH is the 2005 Elderton Barossa Merlot. He writes: “Regular readers will know I’m not usually a fan of merlot, which imbues this Wine Of the Week with special meaning. It is a ripping red and also good...
by Chris | 20 Feb 2008 | Australia, Riesling, Tasmania, White Wines
Bay of Fires Riesling, Tasmania, 2007 Huon Hooke’s Wine of the Week in the SMH 19/2/07… Bay of Fires is the Tasmanian winery of the Hardy group; Fran Austin is the winemaker. This riesling is a thrilling wine that really leaps from the glass. It is...
by Chris | 26 Jun 2007 | Australia, Pinot Noir, Tasmania
Some very brief notes of a weekend tasting of Brook Eden 2005 Pinot Noir. This is a 13.5% alcohol pinot from Pipers Brook in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley. At 41 degrees south, this is an area which seems to provide a superb climate for pinots! The ’05 pinot has...
by Chris | 24 Jan 2007 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, Western Australia |
Here’s one for the cellar. Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 – at around $90 you’ll need deep pockets for the second vintage of this superb Margaret River cabernet sauvignon. Margaret River is arguably one of the greatest regions...
