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... Continue Reading →
Gartelmann Wines Diedrich Shiraz 2016 Wine Review
This wine review is of the 2016 vintage of Gartelmann's "Diedrich" shiraz from Orange. It is a powerful, rich wine that proved delicious drinking. Orange is one of Australia's cooler regions despite what its 33c latitude might otherwise suggest. This is due to its inland location on the western side of the Great Dividing Range... Continue Reading →
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Wine Review
This wine review is of Angullong’s sauvignon blanc from the 2019 vintage in the Orange wine region. Year in, year out Angullong produce a very good, European style restrained and varietal sauvignon blanc. It presents cogent support for the view that Orange is one of Australia’s better regions for this grape variety. In the glass,... Continue Reading →
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2019
This is a good pinot grigio from Angullong in the Orange region. It is a suitable substitute for Veneto pinot grigio, but positioned in qualitative terms above the ubiqutious entry level offerings from that region. The wine opens to saline and light floral aromas. The palate is unoaked and a fine pin point like high... Continue Reading →
Angullong Barbera 2018
Angullong Barbera 2018 Wine Review
Angullong Sangiovese 2018
Angullong Sangiovese 2018 Wine Review
Angullong Fossil Hill Chardonnay 2017
Angullong Chardonnay Wine Review