Pipers Brook Vineyard Riesling 2008
Tasmania, Australia. Riesling. 13% Screwcap. Approx $A30.The Liquidambars on my street are shedding their leaves and on family walks, my children collect the multi-beaked seed pods. They smell of gumnuts. . .The riesling smells of apple, lime and feijo...
Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling 2008
Clare Valley, South Australia. Riesling (Cane cut and concentrated). 11%. Screwcap. Approx $A40 for half bottle.The 2002 edition of this was my favourite Aussie dessert wine of the vintage. The 08 is very good, though not as compelling or bracing. Appl...
Clonakilla Jack Reidy 2008
Canberra, Australia. Shiraz and 4% Viognier. 14%. Screwcap. Approx $A29.A further expansion of the Clonakilla Shiraz train. First the Shiraz Viognier, then the Hilltops, the Syrah, the O'Riada and now Jack Reidy - a line that seems to be only found at ...
Blue Fin special in aisle 2
Blue Fin California Chardonnay (2008)Blue Fin WineryChardonnayNapa, CaliforniaToday while picking up some lunch items at Trader Joe's, I decided to check out a couple of their current wine specials. The store, well-known for Two Buck Chuck - now fanic...
Lost Sheep Chardonnay 2008
Strolling through the food department of Marks and Spencer I spotted Lost Sheep Chardonnay. Ordinarily a Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia wouldn't have me dashing to the checkout but again I was suckered into the purchase by the name. I love pla...
Chilean Pinot Noir spices things up without being hot
Reserva Pinot Noir (2008)AgustinosPinot NoirBío Bío, ChiléTypically I turn to France or Oregon for Pinot Noir. Both are well known for distinctly different products, old and new world styles respectively. When I'm in the mood for "dirt and mushrooms...
