Harkham Winery Aziza’s Shiraz 2010
Hunter, NSW, Australia. Shiraz. 12.8%. Diam. Approx $A30.At first I tried the Chardonnay. Friendly, but it seemed to have too much flesh and shoulder pads; the bones were hidden, and the shape wrong. Thinking it familial, I left the shiraz to gather du...
The tastiest meal of the week
served up for breakfast @ Cantina in Mt Lawley. Fresh sardines (grilled) on toasted ciabatta with a green mojo and caper filled salad and a squeeze of lemon. Beautiful and true flavours, with nothing superfluous or out of balance.http://feeds.feedburne...
Jauma Sand on Schist 2011
Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, South Australia. Chenin blanc. 13.2%. Cork. Approx $A35.In the space of a decade, it has become an transgressive act to seal an Australian white wine under cork. I was mildly unsettled then when I removed the wax seal. . ...
Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel 2010
Mosel, Germany. Riesling. 8%. Cork.The surprising thing about this bottle, is not the excellence, or the pin point balance or indeed how delicious it is. Instead I'm pleased and surprised to find it so wonderfully approachable now. Wait 20 years seems ...
Goldkapsel
Easter Sunday and the only foil I'm hoping to remove is gold.http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien
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Ant Moore Pinot gris 2010
By the glass from Petite Mort in Shenton Park. I remember the same venue when it was another restaurant, Star Anise. . . though the wooden sculptures have gone, the feel is similar, though perhaps it is now more relaxed and brighter*. . . the food is o...
Helping hands
Piping crosses on a Friday morning.http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien
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Graillot Syrocco Syrah 2009
Zenata, Morocco. Shiraz. 13%. Cork. Approx $A38.The label, which is partly autobiographical, seems to speak of Morocco. The un pictured cork however is adorned with fleurs-de-lis.I've been sniffing at the glass for too long and can smell all manner of ...
Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph L’Amarybelle 2009
St Joseph, N. Rhone, France. Shiraz. 13%. Cork. $38 for a half.There are supposedly 30000 bottles of this available. Mine was a half and quite delicious. Dark. Rich, meaty and laden with spice and berries. The nose is enveloping and wonderfully bright...
Poe’s Tobacco
Quite simple and momentarily sweet; within the hour it is gone. . . Wilted leaf, rose petals, soap and talc. It's softened and autumnal. Though it smells of neither, I have the dual image of a childhood rosewood chest full of winter sheets; and a littl...
A belated red wine sorbet
Some five years after the white version. . .Instructions here.http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien
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A recipe for pinot noir and raspberry sorbet
I came across a recipe for a Chianti and orange juice sorbet recently. Perhaps it would work, just like chocolate and orange or orange and aniseed. . . Sadly no partly consumed bottles of Sangiovese or fresh oranges were on hand, so I had to improvise,...
