d’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2019 Review
The Dead Arm is d’Arenberg’s top shiraz from McLaren Vale in South Australia. The 2019 vintage is deeply coloured in […]
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Affordable Earthworks Barossa Shiraz 2022 Review
For about $12, this widely available shiraz from the Barossa Valley provides basic drinking from the 2022 vintage. It is
Tasting Notes of Castle Rock Porongurup Pinot Noir 2023
From Porongurup in Western Australia, this is a lovely pinot noir from Castle Rock Estate and the 2023 vintage. If
Custodian Grenache by d’Arenberg
Grenache is popular at the moment. My observation is that those who enjoy pinot noir often are open to grenache
Velvety 2015 Dead Arm Shiraz from d’Arenberg: Review
I last tasted this wine on release and concluded it was outstanding. It has improved since. In 2024, d’Arenberg’s top
Château Lynch Moussas 2007: A classic Pauillac Bordeaux with generous length
This is an excellent Bordeaux wine from Pauillac grand cru classé, Château Lynch Moussas and the modest 2007 vintage. Overcoming
Craiglee 2018 Vintage: Cool Climate Australian Shiraz Review
Craiglee from Sunbury in Victoria produce perhaps the longest standing paradigm expression of cool climate Australian shiraz. At its best,
2022 Right Bank Blend: Stockman Ridge’s Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon
This is the second of Stockman Ridge’s interesting “left bank” and “right bank” wines from the cool climate Orange region
2018 Vintage Lost in Cellar: Review of Pierre-Marie Chermette Beaujolais
Bottled under screwcap and stored in optimal conditions I was a little surprised to taste (mildly) oxidised characters in this