Chris, on Wine
Welcome to my wine cellar, where I tell you about the wines I’m thinking, drinking, and sometimes cellaring.
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I’m passionate about wine! I’ve been enjoying and collecting it for over 50 years and I’ve built several home wine cellars during that time.
I started this blog to share my thoughts on the wine that I’ve been drinking. I’d welcome your comments … Chris Miley
Hungerford Hill Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2008
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...
Watershed Margaret River Senses Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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...
Plan B Frankland River Shiraz 2007
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...
Simon Majumdar "Eat My Globe"
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 oenophiles."There was a...
Chateau Doyac Haut-Medoc 2005
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...
Penfolds Grange 2004
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 harmony;...
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, 2006
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...
2003 Knots Wines ‘The Bridge’ Shiraz
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...
1997 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This great wine was tasted recently with slow cooked Greek lamb and potatoes and sliced mushrooms and gravy. A truly wonderful wine drinking superbly right now but will cellar for another 10 easy. This wine belies the 14.5% alcohol and indeed is...
2006 Domaine Henry Pelle Menetou-Salon
Clos Des Blanchais from the appellation Menetou-Salon.Domaine Henri Pelle has its vineyards on the hillsides near the charming village of Morogues. This wine is near the top of the tree of their Sauvignon Blanc range. There is also a small vineyard...
Clairault Sauvignon Blanc, 2008
The Clairault Sauvignon Blanc is the wine of the week in today's SMH. Huon Hooke writes: Clairault is one of Margaret River's big improvers. Across the range, its wines show well in my tastings and this won a gold medal at last year's Royal...
Heartland Directors’ Cut Shiraz, 2006
The 2006 Heartland Directors' Cut Shiraz is the wine of the week in today's SMH. Huon Hooke writes: This is the flagship red of Ben Glaetzer's Heartland range – a blend of Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast grapes. It has a great deal of flavour...