Medhurst Shiraz Yarra Valley 2005

I think of cool climate syrah as a more recent trend. But it is not really. This 2005 vintage shiraz from the Yarra Valley provided very good drinking at 17 years of age. Deeply coloured, it has plenty of green aromas; in particular, rosemary, seaweed and bouquet garnis. The palate is fully mature and medium... Continue Reading →

March 30, 2022 0

Yarra Yering new releases from the 2020 and 2019 vintages

Introduction Yarra Yering is one of the three leading, long standing wineries in the Yarra Valley. The other two are Mount Mary and Yeringberg. A case also might be made on quality and longevity grounds for Wantirna Estate and more recently, Oakridge. In an international sense, Yarra Yering's wines - all produced from varieties grown... Continue Reading →

January 19, 2022 0

Mount Mary and Yeringberg new releases from the 2019 vintage

Introduction With covid-19 restrictions holding their unhappy swathe over the Melbourne region for timeframes inconsistent with sense or proportion in 2021, two of the Yarra Valley’s leading producers, Mount Mary and Yeringberg, each opted to present their wines to a virtual audience in lieu of their in person release tastings. This proved to be a... Continue Reading →

November 13, 2021 0

Innocent Bystander Nero d’Avola 2020 Wine Review

Innocent Bystander Nero D’Avola 2020 Wine Review

January 12, 2021 0

Punch Lance’s Vineyard Close Planted Pinot Noir 2015

From Punch Lance’s Vineyard in the Yarra Valley, and a producer I haven’t previously come across, this is a very good pinot noir. There’s actually not much of it - only 1,300 bottles were produced. It has aromas of cedar and rhubarb. Its long length and considerable fruit intensity provide enjoyment, and while the... Continue Reading →

June 5, 2020 0

Liv Zak Chardonnay 2019

Liv Zak’s Yarra Valley chardonnay from the 2019 vintage is quite different in style to the wine just reviewed. It has a subtle, creamy lemon aroma. The palate is full bodied, the acidity high and the length medium. This is a subtle and sound wine. The alcohol is listed as a precise (overly?) 13.35%. Ready... Continue Reading →

May 22, 2020 0