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
Wanted Man Shiraz/Dolcetto 2006 Tasting Notes
This was tasted recently prior to a dinner, so it was quite a price to pay for a pre-dinner quaff. The colour is deep crimson with purple hue. Nose has some pretty evident sweet vanillin oak right up front which might need some time to get soaked...
Pikes Gill’s Farm Viogner, Clare Valley 2008 Tasting Notes
This week's SMH wine of the week is the Pikes Gill's Farm Viogner, Clare Valley 2008. Huon Hooke writes:'Gill's Farm is the old name of the Pike family's vineyard property in the Polish Hill River sub-region. Neil Pike is the winemaker and brother...
Brand’s Laira Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Tasting Notes
This was tasted recently to welcome the arrival of a new grandchild - keep them coming kids! The colour is still red/crimson with no show yet of any brick or tawny traces. The nose has blackcurrant, mulberries and a little mint. Palate is medium to...
d’Arenberg The Last Ditch Viogner, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale 2008 Tasting Notes
This weeks SMH Wine of the Week is the d'Arenberg The Last Ditch Viogner, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale 2008. Huon Hooke writes:'Viogner is a difficult beast: the good ones are few and far between but d'Arenberg's Chester Osborne nails it more...
La Linea Temperanillo, Adelaide Hills 2008 Review
Huon Hooke's pick for the SMH wine of the week this week is the La Linea Temperanillo, Adelaide Hills 2008. Huon Hooke writes:Produced by former Nepenthe winemaker Peter Leske and master of wine David LeMire, this is one of the most delicious...
Turners Crossing Shiraz Viogner 2006 Tasting Notes
This is another wine recommended by the young and enthusiastic team at 1st Choice Liquor Naremburn. Not sure how this slipped under the S/V radar but now we are on to it!This is a remarkable wine, and must be placed among the very best shiraz...
Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Tasting Notes
I came across this wine courtesy of the enthusiastic and knowledgeable guys at the Naremburn 1st Choice liquor store. If you are in the area pop in and ask for Alex or Andrew. These guys don't just sell wine - they live it; and they know most of...
De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2008 Tasting Notes
After a couple of slightly disappointing versions of this usually reliable wine, some big reviews are starting to appear about the 2008 model. So we duly grabbed a bottle and tried it with a super quick stir fry of sliced beef, vegetables,...
Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 2007 Tasting Notes
This wine was tasted recently with a one pot winter bake of pork fillet, pear, potato and red onion with garlic, cloves and lemon juice. The colour is vivid deep ruby red, the nose shows plenty of spice, dark cherry and plums. The palate has huge...
Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2008 Tasting Notes
Wine reviewer Huon Hooke's SMH wine of the week this week is the Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2008. Huon writes:'This is the alter-ego to Yalumba's regular Pewsey Vale riesling. It's a low-alcohol (9.5%), early-harvested, slightly sweet style from...
Tapestry BG&V Shiraz 2007 Review
Huon Hooke's SMH Wine Of The Week this week is the Tapestry BG&V Shiraz 2007. Huon writes:'BG&V stands for Bakers Gully and Vignerons, the two vineyards where the grapes were grown. Very low yields resulted in intense flavours in McLaren...
Evohe` Garnacha Vinas Viejas 2006 Review
This Spanish beauty comes from the appellation of Vino de la Tierra and the sub-region of Bajo Aragon. The winery is Bodega Laceranas. The Spanish Garnarcha is the similar grape to the Aussie Grenache. This was tasted at a new pizza and tapas...