Yelland & Papps Greenock Shiraz 2007
My tasting notes for the Yelland & Papps Greenock Shiraz 2007 have been sitting on my desk for 2 months awaiting a write up, unfortunately life's events have got in the way, apologies for the delay.Yelland & Papps Old Vine Grenache 2007
We have been fortunate enough to receive samples of three premium reds from Yelland & Papps in the Barossa, all of which should be released very soon. First up we have the Yelland & Papps Old Vine Grenache 2007.The Story Wines Grampians Shiraz 2007
Before tasting (drinking) a sample of The Story Wines Grampians Shiraz 2007, I really should have read the blog post by winemaker Rory Lane on this very wine. Not only did he open with "This years story ..." as I had intented (nevermind, that was...Bargain of the year
Dan Murphy’s have Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz (some stores 2006, others 2007) and Elizabeth Semillon (2004) for $7.85 per bottle if you buy 6 or more. This is a ridiculously cheap price for a wine that is good value at $15. Stop reading my drivel and go buy a case or two.
Yelland & Papps Old Vine Grenache 2006
We have saved the best for last from Yelland & Papps, the Old Vine Grenache 2006 is atypical for the region, however in a very good way.Yelland & Papps Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007
The Yelland & Papps Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007 appears to be the entry level red in the portfolio, coming in with a price tag of $20.Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Gotta love Barwang, flying the flag for NSW Cabernet and keeping those rampaging hordes from the south and west at bay. This 2006 vintage is excellent, however by the time you read this it's probably too late to snap any up from retail shelves which are now...Yelland & Papps Grenache Rose 2008
This is the first of three wines from the family owned and run winery Yelland & Papps of the Barossa. So without further ado, I present the Yelland & Papps Grenache Rose 2008.Australian Wine Trade Bushfire Raffle
A bunch of people involved with the wine trade have banded together to organise a fundraising raffle for victims of the Victorian bushfires. Tickets are $25 each and proceeds to go to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009. You can purchase tickets up until Tuesday March 11th, with the raffle to be drawn...
Meerea Park – Bushfire Fundraiser
The lads at Meerea Park and the Boutique Wine Center are running a fundraiser to assist those affected by the Victorian bushfires, if you have not already made a donation directly to the Red Cross or other worthy charity, it might be worthwhile considering helping out your fellow aussies in need and buying some great...
Keith Tulloch Wine
Keith Tulloch Wine believes “The art of winemaking is a focus on excellence with a passion and commitment to create wines with personality, without compromise…”
The Tulloch family have been an integral part of the Hunter Valley since 1896, there are only a few families in Australia which can claim to have a history...
