Review: Moorilla’s 2017 top dog Pinot is what I’ve been waiting for
While Tasmania's MONA museum is one of the country's must-visit destinations, can I recommend that you pop next door to see the Moorilla winery too? It's a work of art. It's …
While Tasmania's MONA museum is one of the country's must-visit destinations, can I recommend that you pop next door to see the Moorilla winery too? It's a work of art. It's …
Team Shaw + Smith, I dip my lid. If ever there was an advertisement for how professionalism and a search for continuous improvement can deliver ever better wines, then let it …
For anyone like me who likes sunshine and warmth, late April in Sydney is a bit sad. That's because now is when you start realising that summer beach action is now …
While wine industry events are slowly kicking back into life now that the pandemic threat has peaked, it's still far from the old days (i.e., in 2019). Back then, there would …
It's that time again. After a long weekend - and with another one on the way - the Graham wine fridge needs a top up, and I'm looking to you for …
If ever there was a good excuse to crack out one of those silly Riedel decanters that look like a melting trumpet crossed with a soft serve, then surely it …
What do you think of the label on this new Apogee Alto Pinot Noir 2020? When I first saw it I thought 'golden ticket'. Hard to photograph too (and I'm a …
You remember when I pumped up the little brother wine to this new Tapanappa Tiers 1.5m Chardonnay 2021? This is a significant step up. Different though. Drawn from the close-planted block …
I've just wrapped up the second day of Winewise Championship judging here in Canberra, and pleased to announce that it was another smorgasbord of gold medal wines. The 2020 Chardonnay bracket …
I haven't been opening anywhere near enough fizz lately. Maybe it's because I've taken my eye off the bubbles train. Or maybe it's a lack of celebrations/excuses to open fizz. Maybe …
Notch this up as another standout from Tim. The only problem? There are hatfuls of this Tim Smith Wines Mataro 2021 to go around. The format remains the same - old …
We don't get out much anymore (small child + COVID), so when a birthday/excuse to celebrate comes up, it's an opportunity to drink and eat well. On Saturday, I turned 41, …
I've enjoyed so much of Sam Coverdale's recent releases under the Even Keen/Polperro labels. Aside from the overly broad Field Blend, there have been no misses and many gold medals. …
While it has been too moist and humid to feel 'hot' here in Sydney town in recent weeks, that doesn't mean we need an excuse to drink refreshing beverages. For …
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. But then, I fell in love with wine and craft beer, and it took over my life.
Twenty three years later and I spend my days wearing many beverage hats and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more
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