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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Domaine Ostertag Pinot Gris 2019 Les Jardins

    From Domaine Ostertag in Alsace and the 2019 vintage, this is a very high quality expression of pinot gris labelled as “Les Jardins”. Yellow gold in colour in the glass, it has aromas that remind of earth, pear, cinnamon spiced pears and old cedar. The palate is dry, full bodied and savoury. The alcohol is […]

    Sean Mitchell

    February 6, 2022
    Wine Reviews
    Alsace, France, Pinot Gris
  • Frédéric Puffeney Trousseau 2017

    My first posted individual wine review for a little while. From ultra fashionable Jura, it is a trousseau from Frédéric Puffeney, the Arbois appellation and the 2017 vintage. Trousseau is not commonly seen, and is perhaps an acquired taste. Here it has aromas of damp earth, red berries and is a little rough in bearing. […]

    Sean Mitchell

    February 4, 2022
    Wine Reviews
    France, Jura, Trousseau
  • Yarra Yering new releases from the 2020 and 2019 vintages

    All the wines were tasted in December 2021.

    Sean Mitchell

    January 19, 2022
    Subscriber Only Articles, Wine Reviews
    Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Shiraz, Touriga Nacional, Viognier, Yarra Valley
  • Patina Wines New Releases (2019 and 2018 vintages)

    These wine reviews are from Patina Wines in the Orange region of New South Wales in Australia. The latitude here (approximately 33c) is moderated by altitude, and typically the wines present in cooler climate styles. I have tasted successful wines from this region, particularly among the whites. 2018 Reserve Chardonnay The 2018 reserve chardonnay is […]

    Sean Mitchell

    December 28, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Chardonnay, New South Wales, Orange
  • Château de Pierreux Brouilly 2019

    Château de Pierreux Brouilly Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    December 6, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Beaujolais, Brouilly, France, Gamay
  • Terre à Terre Crayères Cabernet Franc Shiraz 2018

    This wine is from Terre à Terre, a very good producer in Wrattonbully near Coonawarra in South Australia. It’s an unorthodox blend of cabernet franc (63%) and shiraz (37%). In the glass, there are brooding aromas of dark fruits and cedar, and lifted herbal characters with time. The palate is medium to full bodied, the […]

    Sean Mitchell

    December 3, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, South Australia, Wrattonbully
  • Castellari Bergaglio Fornaci Gavi 2019 Wine Review

    This wine review is of Castellari Bergaglio’s Fornaci 2019 Gavi.  I taste few Gavi, so my expertise is modest on this wine style made from the white cortese grape variety in Piedmont.  It resembles its textbook descriptions, perhaps being slightly more aromatic than some, with aromas of florals and green apple.  The palate is dry, […]

    Sean Mitchell

    December 3, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Cortese, Gavi, Italy, Piedmont
  • Ansgar Clüsserath Mosel Riesling Spätlese 2019

    This wine review is of Ansgar Clüsserath’s Mosel Riesling Spätlese from the 2019 vintage. It is a fine, crystalline wine with low alcohol (8.5) and a medium dry finish. Its aroma reminds of lemon and freshly cut, just ripe pineapple. The palate has good tension between its very high acidity and its residual sugar. This […]

    Sean Mitchell

    November 28, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Germany, Mosel, Riesling
  • Unico-Zelo Alluvium Fiano 2020 Wine Review

    From the Adelaide Hills, this is an interesting fiano from Unico-Zelo. It has correct fiano varietal character. It shows potential with its minerally bearing and high acidity putting it in the same orbit as its Italian fiano cousins, a feat that is not to be assumed on Australian soil. The wine opens to aromas of […]

    Sean Mitchell

    November 26, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Adelaide Hills, Australia, Fiano, South Australia
  • 2021 new releases from Lyons Will Estate (2019 and 2021 vintages)

    Introduction Lyons Will Estate are a small producer with 5 hectarines under vine in the Macedon Ranges in Victoria, Australia. The Macedon Ranges are one of the Australia’s coolest wine regions (climatically). The vineyard is located at altitude (554 metres) and the climate is continental. Sustainability and minimal intervention are the goals. Reviews of their […]

    Sean Mitchell

    November 23, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Chardonnay, Macedon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Victoria
  • Mount Mary and Yeringberg new releases from the 2019 vintage

    All wines were tasted in October 2021.

    Sean Mitchell

    November 13, 2021
    Subscriber Only Articles, Wine Articles, Wine Reviews
    Australia, Cabernet Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Marsanne, Merlot, Muscadelle, Pinot Noir, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Victoria, White Bordeaux Blends, White Rhône Blends, Yarra Valley
  • Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 2018 Wine Review

    Wendouree is the leading red wine producer in Australia’s Clare Valley. Wendouree continues their mystique with a feted mailing list and absence of a website or marketing. I suspect they could sell their entire vintage this way, year in year out. Wendouree’s wines also find their way on to local restaurant lists and some retailers. […]

    Sean Mitchell

    November 7, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Clare Valley, Malbec, Shiraz, South Australia
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