Svetlana Acquired Taste Heartbreak Grape and Galway

Friday, 4th July, 2014

• Stift Goettweig Gruner Veltlinger Gottschelle Kremstal Reserve 2010 13.5%
• Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Hunter Valley Semillon 1995 11%
• Littorai Cerise Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2010 13.5%
• Old Wika Pass Road Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2009 13.5%
• Wheatsheaf Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005 14%
• Yalumba Galway Vintage Barossa Shiraz 2011 13.5%

The Crowd Moved On but The Beauty of Sherry Continues

Tuesday, 27th May, 2014

• Seppeltsfield DP 117 Pale Dry Fino Flor 16.5%
• Seppeltsfield DP 116 Aged Flor 21.5%
• Riesling Vendage Tardive Alsace (Hugel) 1997 13%
• Torroja Priorat (Terroir Al Limit Soc Lda Vi de la Vila) 2010 13.5%
• Wendouree Clare Shiraz Mataro 2010 13.7%
• Langhe Nebbiolo Massolino Serralunga d'Alba Azienda Agricola 2010 14%

The Wines had Something for Everyone and Difficulty Galore

Monday, 14th April, 2014

• Jose Dhondt Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc 2007 12%
• Scharzhoffberger Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2010 9.5%
• Ashton Hills Reserve Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2012 14%
• Dry River Martinborough Pinot Noir 2008 12.5%
• Barolo Brunate M. Marengo 2007 14%
• Kastambul Adelaide Hills Noble Gewurztraminer 2011 11%

A Glorious Sunny Day with White Wine and Fish

Saturday, 9th March, 2014

• Heidsieck & Co Monopole Blue Top 12%
• Forbes and Forbes Eden Valley Riesling 2013 12%
• Cleanskin 'Forbes' Eden Valley Riesling 1990 (Woodman block)
• Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux 1998 (Raveneau) 13%
• eritas Hanisch Barossa Valley 1995

Forever Young a First Release and Bin Numbers

Monday, 10th February, 2014

• Brown Bros Prosecco
• Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
• Toolangi Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2007
• Traviati Beechworth Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
• Best Bin 0 Great Western Shiraz 2006

2014 Brings a Mixed Bag though Full of Interest

Tuesday, 21st January, 2014

• Clover Hill Pipers River Tasmania 2008
• Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2008 (Denis Pommier)
• Yeringberg Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2005
• Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2007
• Balnaves The Tally Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Singapore, Champagne, Aussie Realism and Tiger Beer

Tuessday, 17th September, 2013

• Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve
• Deutz Brut Classic
• Gosset Grande Reserve
• Henriot Cuveee des Enchanteleurs Brut 1990
• Pouilly Fume Chateau Fauvray 2010
• Chablis 'Saint Jean' Louis Max 2012
• Chateau Rauzan Gassies 2001
• Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2010
• Tiger Beer
• John Duval Plexus Barossa Valley 2010

Going for Broke at Grossi Florentino, Melbourne

Wednesday, 10th July, 2013

• Domaine de la Poultiere Vouvray 2011
• Best's Great Western Cabernet 2010
• Monte Rossa Prima Cuvee Brut N.V. (Italy)
• Angelo Negro Langhe Arneis 2010 (Italy)
• Lostesso Heathcote Fiano 2012
• Pinot Grigio Vin de Romans 2010 (Dessimis) (Friuli, Italy)
• Brunello di Montalcino (Fuligni) 2003
• Reciotto di Soave Vigna Marogne (Tamellini) 2007 (Italy)
• PX Bodegas Toro Albala 1985 (Spain)
• Sake Chokyu 1999

You Win Some You Lose Some

Friday, 10th May, 2013

• Mumm Vintage 2004
• Seppelt Great Western Sparkling Burgundy 1961
• Skillogalee Trevarrick Single Contour Clare Valley Riesling 2010
• Samuels Gorge McLaren Vale Grenache 2009
• Te Kairanga Martinborough Pinot Noir 2009

Places You Live, Wines You Try

Friday, 22nd March, 2013

• Heemskerk Coal River Valley Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot 2007
• Gallagher Canberra Riesling 2012
• Greenock Creek Cornerstone Barossa Valley Grenache 2009
• Wendouree Clare Valley Malbec 2005
• Penfolds Rawsons Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2007

An Afternoon in the Shade of a Ginkgo Tree

Wednesday, 21st February, 2013

• J. J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2007
• Ravensworth Canberra Riesling 2012
• Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 2002
• Hungerford Hill Collection Series Pokolbin Shiraz 2009
• Main Ridge Estate Half Acre Mornington Pinot Noir 2007
• Henschke Johann's Garden Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro 2010

Bubbling Time - Xmas and Holiday Drinking

Wednesday, 16th January, 2013

• Teusner Wines 'The Playground' Lehmo Eden Valley Chardonnay 2011
• Bunnamagoo Estate Mudgee Chardonnay 2008
• Teusner Wines Righteous Barossa Valley Grenache 2009
• Wendouree Clare Valley Shiraz Mataro 2001

A Mixed Bag But All Of Interest

Wednesday, 31st October, 2012

• Glen Para Lost Garden Barossa Valley 2010
• Kellermeister Barossa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011
• Domain Day Barossa Garganega 2011
• Mandoon Swan Valley Verdelho 2011
• Marq MW Margaret River Gamay 2010
• Gigondas (Domaine Raspal-Ay) 2008

Memories Old and New

Thursday, 30th August, 2012

• Skillogalee 'Trevarrick' Clare Riesling 2008
• Outlaw Eden Valley Riesling 2010
• Teusner 'The Dog Strangler' Barossa Valley Mataro 2009
• Harem 'Fatima' Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro 2009
• Kalleske Barossa Valley Buckboard Durif 2009

An Evening In Barossa Country

Sunday, 1st July, 2012

• Heggies Eden Valley Chardonnay 2009
• Teusner Barossa Valley 'Joshua' Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2009
• Spinifex Barossa 'Esprit' Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2008
• Karrawirra Barossa Valley Shiraz 2008
• Kitt's Creek Barossa Valley Cabernet Merlot 2010

A Story of Two Chardonnays

Friday, 18th May, 2012

• Rosemount 'Diamond Label' Chardonnay 2010
• Penfolds 'Thomas Hyland' Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2011
• ... and again ...
• ... and again ...
• ... and again ...

A Night With New Zealand Plus An Aussie Ring-In

Sunday, 6th May, 2012

• Lawsons Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Ara Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Carlei Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2005
• Ara Marlborough Pinot Noit 2008
• Ara Composite Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008

A Pretty Mixed Bag but the Odd Highlight

Sunday, 18th March, 2012

• Jacobs Creek Steingarten Barossa Riesling 2010
• Allan Scott Moorlands Marlborough Riesling 2006
• David Franz Eden Valley Riesling 2009
• Ducks in a Row Vermentino 2010
• Houghtons WA Cabernet 2009
• Houghtons WA Shiraz 2009

A Wander Across the Globe with a Few Highlights

Sunday, 15th January, 2012

• Agrapart Fils 'Blanc de Blanc' Brut Grand Cru
• Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett (Dr Loosen) 2008
• Peter Lehmann Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 2005
• Verduno Pelaverga (G B Burlotto) 2009
• Fraser Gallop Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2009

Artisanal Champagnes, Austria, France and Spain

Sunday, 27th November, 2011

• Larmandier-Bernier Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru
• Egly-Ouriet Brut
• Gruner Veltliner 'Steinfeder' 2008 (Franz Hirtzberger)
• Pinot Gris (Marcel Deiss) 2007
• El Primavera Rioja (Agricola Labastida) 2009
• Chinon Les 5 Elements (Domaine de L'R) 2007

Sparkling Australia, France Austria and New Zealand Pinot

Sunday, 16th October, 2011

• Arras 2003
• Le Mont Vouvray 2007 (Domaine Huet)
• Blau Frankisch Burgenland 2008 (Roland Velich)
• Arbois Trousseau 'Les Berangeres' (Jacques Pufferey)
• Ata Rangi McRone Vineyard Martinborough Pinot Noir 2006

Mostly W.A. a Pinot and Italy

Sunday, 11th September, 2011

• Ad Hoc Wall Flower Mount Barker Riesling 2009
• Harewood Estate Denmark Chardonnay 2007
• Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Chardonnay 2009
• Harewood Estate Denmark Pinot Noir 2009
• Dolcetto D'Alba Tre Vigne 2008 (Vietti)

Enjoying a Drink or Two from Around the Globe

Tuesday, 9th August, 2011

• Larmandier-Bernier Premier Cru Rose de Saignee
• Vigna Cantina Trebbiano Barossa Valley 2010
• Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Vaillons' 2008
• Petalos Bierzo DOC 2008 (Descendientes J Palacio) Spain
• Terrunyo Carmenere Block 17 2007 (Concha Y Toro)

Germany Australia France Many Difficult and Challenging Wines

Monday, 18th July, 2011

• Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2007
• Erderer Treppchen Riesling Spatlese 2007
• Range and Apprentice Clare Riesling 2009 (Stamford and Clarke)
• Bellwether Tamar Valley Chardonnay 2009
• Old Faithful Cafe Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006
• Crozes Hermitage 'Les Caladieres' 2007 (Pierre Amadieu)

Wines from the West then Bordeaux

Sunday, 5th June, 2011

• Plantagenet Riesling 2009
• Plantagenet Riesling 2004
• Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2010
• Castle Rock Estate A&W Riesling 2010
• Chateau Cissac 2004

Good Honest Wines - Each and All

Sunday, 1st May, 2011

• St Halletts Eden Valley Winter Riesling 2009
• Alkoomi Frankland River Chardonnay 2009
• Peter Lehman Stonewell Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004
• Muga Reserva Rioja 2006 (Bodegas Muga)
• Jacobs Creek Johann Shiraz Cabernet 2001
• Pensilva Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008

Spectacular Savee and Other Good Drinks

Monday, 21st March, 2011

• Vasse Felix Margaret River Classic Dry White
• Cherubino Pemberton Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Castle Rock Dilleti Chardonnay 2008
• Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Cabernet 2008
• Pensilva Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008

Wines from a Tanunda Lunch - Part 2 - The Reds

Monday, 21st February, 2011

• Seppelts Drumborg Pinot Noir 1999
• Seppelts Show Reserve Shiraz 1989
• Seppelts Great Western Hermitage 1988
• Elderton Command Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005
• Small Fry Barossa Red Blend 2009
• Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2004

A Bunch of Comfort Food

Saturday, 5th February, 2011

• Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Hunter Valley Semillon 2004
• Gramps South Australian Shiraz 2006
• Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2006
• Yalumba The Signature Barossa Cabernet Shiraz 2006

Wines from a Tanunda Lunch - The Whites

Tuesday, 18th January, 2010

• Elderton Eden Valley Riesling 2009
• Yalumba Wild Yeast Eden Valley Chardonnay 2008
• Seaview Vermentino 2009
• Tollana Eden Valley Riesling 2000
• Leo Buring Eden Valley Riesling 1997
• Bellarmine Pemberton Riesling 2004

Highlights and Some Lower Points and All with a Story

Saturday, 8th January, 2010

• Grosset Springvale Watervale Riesling 2009
• Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2009
• Trevor Jones Boots Eden Valley Riesling 2009
• Tim Smith Barossa Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2009
• Chateauneuf du Pape 'Les Olivets' 2007 (Roger Sabon)

The Wines of Frankland Estate WA

Monday, 20th December, 2010

• Frankland Estate Frankland River Isolation Ridge Riesling 2009
• Frankland Estate Frankland River Poison Hill Riesling 2009
• Frankland Estate Frankland River Isolation Ridge Chardonnay
• Frankland Estate Frankland River Isolation Ridge Cabernet 2008
• Frankland Estate Frankland River Olmos Reward 2008
• Frankland Estate Frankland River Isolation Ridge Shiraz 2008
• Frankland Estate Frankland River Isolation Ridge Shiraz 2007

Cheap and Very Good to Higher Price and Worth It

Tuesday, 7th December, 2010

• Jacobs Creek Pinot Grigio 2008
• St Halletts Eden Valley Riesling 2002
• Maverick Trial Hill Eden Valley Riesling 2008
• Peter Lehmann Mentor Barossa Valley 2005
• Wendouree Clare Cabernet Malbec 2002

Rieslings and Yet More McLaren Vale Reds

Thursday, 18th November, 2010

• Peter Lehman Eden Valley Riesling 2008
• O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2009
• Hartwell and Lightfoot McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2006
• Fox Creek James Stanley Malpas McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Cabernet Franc 2007
• Hugo McLaren Vale Cabernet 2006
• Dowie Doole McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008
• D'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2007

The Top 10 from the London Tastings

Saturday, 9th October, 2010

• ‘La Guita’ Manzanilla (Hyos de Rainera Perez Marin)
• Champagne Jacquesson Cuvee No 732
• Chateau Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc 2008
• Nuit St. Georges ‘La Gerbotte’ 2008 (Domaine de L’Arlot)
• Tokaji Cuvee ‘Ilona’ (Kiralyudvar) 2000
• Achaval Ferner Finca Mirador Medrano 2007
• Cote Rotie ‘Cuvee du Plessy’ (Gilles Barge) 2003
• Flor de Pingus Ribera del Duero 1999
• Teusner Avatar Barossa Valley 2005
• Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese (Nahe) 2004 (Herman Donnhoff)

Pondering Wine from the Town of Robe, South Australia

Sunday, 3rd October, 2010

• Castle Lion Geographe Verdelho 2008
• ARA Composite Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot Noir 2007
• Bandol (Tardieu-Laurent) 2006
• Kaiser Stuhl Coonawarra Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Winemakers Reserve 1986

Drinking from the Giant Mystery Wine Box

Friday, 17th September, 2010

• Castle Lion Geographe Verdelho 2008
• ARA Composite Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot Noir 2007
• Bandol (Tardieu-Laurent) 2006
• Kaiser Stuhl Coonawarra Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Winemakers Reserve 1986

Go Be, Marlborough and a Grenache Masterpiece

Monday, 30th August, 2010

• Go Be Eden Valley Riesling 2008
• Boatshed Bay by Goldwater Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Framingham Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Samuels Gorge Cadenzia McLaren Vale Grenache 2007
• Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2004

Three Whites and Five Reds Each with a Story to Tell

Sunday, 15th August, 2010

• O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2009
• Nepenthe Unoaked Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2007
• Jeanneret Clare 'Big Five Girl' Riesling 2008
• Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
• Foggo McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
• Starve Dog Lane Adelaide Hills Cabernet Merlot 2004
• Braydun Hill Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006
• Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004

The London Tastings Number 11 - The Last Three and Fine Dining

Wednesday, 14th August, 2010

• Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2007 (Scea Coudert)
• Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese (Nahe) 2004 (Herman Donnhoff)
• Pecorino ‘Le Merlettaie’ Cui Cui Marche Italy 2008

A Refreshing New Wave and a Chip Off the Old Block

Monday, 26th July, 2010

• Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2008
• Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2008
• D'Arenberg Sticks and Stones McLaren Vale Tempranillo Grenache Shiraz 2005
• Fox Creek Short Row McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007
• Allinda Double Picked Yarra Valley Riesling 2008
• Sabella Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004

Sparkling, Cool Chardonnay and Interesting Reds

Sunday, 4th July, 2010

• Cofield Tumbarumba Pinot Noir Chardonnay
• Yarra Burn Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2008
• Stonier KBS Vineyard Mornington Chardonnay 2005
• Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2007
• Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2006
• Pirramimma McLaren Vale Petit Verdot 2003
• Peter Lehman Eight Songs Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004

The London Tastings Number 10

Thursday, 17th June, 2010

• Jacquesson Cuvee No 732 12%
• Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (Vincent Geradin) 2002 14%
• Marsannay (Philippe Roty) 2003 13%
• Escarpment 'Kupe' Martinborough Pinot Noir 2005 13.2%
• Vacqueyras 'Vielles Vignes' (Patrick Lesec selection) 2004 14%
• Rioja (Martinez Bujanda) 2006 13.5%

Australia at its Best, Loads of History with a Tiny Blip

Tuesday, 25th May 2010

• Providence Miguet Lalla Pinot Noir 2006 13.4%
• Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 13%
• Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Hunter Shiraz 2005 15%
• Noon Winery Reserve Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2997 16.5%
• D'Arenberg The Twenty Eight Road McLaren Vale Mourvedre 2000 14.5%
• Deisen Barossa Mataro 2006 14.6%

The London Tastings Number 9

Saturday, 8th May 2010

• Chateau Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc 2008 13% £13
• Hermitage (Bernard Faure) 2004 13.5% £34
• Rioja Reserva (Contino) 2004 14% £30
• Chateau Nenin Pomerol 2001 13.5% £40 £10.95
• Teusner Avatar Barossa Valley 2005 14.5% £24

A Useful Mix - Then a Dud

Monday 3rd May, 2010

• Dandelion Vineyards Eden Valley Riesling 2009 12%
• Puligny Montrachet (Domaine Michelot) 2006 13%
• Dandelion Vineyards Barossa Valley Merlot 2008
• Allure McLaren Vale Cabernet 2008 13.8%
• Cote Rotie 'Cuvee de Plessy' (Domaine Giles Barge) 2006 12.5%

The London Tastings Number 8

Friday 16th April, 2010

• Gruner Veltliner (Domaine Wachau) 2008 12% £10
• Viognier Chateau Pesquie (Paul Chaudiere) 2008 13% £11
• Orvieto 'Single Estate' (Cantina del Coppiere) 2008 12.5% £6.00
• Cotes du Rhone Villages (Domaine Les Goubert) 2008 12.5% £10.95
• Decoy Napa Valley Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet 2007 14.5% £25.00
• Flor de Pingus Ribera del Duero 1999 13.5% £80.00

Coming to Grips with English Cider

Friday 9th April, 2010

• Dunkertons Premium Organic Cider, Pembridge, Herefordshire 6.8%
• Henneys Frome Valley, Herefordshire 6%
• Rekorderlig Cider Sparkling 4.5%
• Aspall Suffolk Cyder 7%
• Luscombe Organic Devon Cider 4.9%

The London Tastings Number 7

Friday 2nd April, 2010

• Pont de Gassac 'de L'Herault' (Selection Guibert) 2008
• Sancerre Vignoble 'Les Caillottes' (Daumy) 2008
• Moulin a Vent (Domaine Petit Chene) 2008
• Cotes du Rhone Domaine de L'Amandine (J.P. Verdeau et Fils) 2006
• Cote Rotie 'Cuvee du Plessy' (Gilles Barge) 2003
• Nobile di Montepulciano Reserva (Carpineto) 2003

The London Tastings Number 6

Tuesday 23rd March,2010

• 'La Guita' Manzanilla (Hyos de Rainera Perez Marin) 15%
• Pinot Grigio Friuli (Cartello di Arcano) 2008
• Riesling Wolf (Dr Loosen property) 2008 11.5% 12%
• Priorat +7 (Bodegas Pinond) 2006 14.5%
• Altano Reserve 2007 14%
• Achaval Ferner Finca Mirador Medrano 2007 13.5% 14%)
• Salice Salentino Reserva Sandonaci (Candido) 2005 13.5%

The London Tastings Number 5

Monday, 15th March, 2010

• Albarino Pazo Serantellos 2008 Tesco Selection 12.5%
• Muscadet Domaine du Grand Mouton(Louis Metaireau) 2005 12%
• Coulee de Serrant (Joly) 1999 13.5%
• Chateau Barrail du Blancs (St. Emilion) 2006 13%
• Cornas (Chapoutier) 2001 14%)
• Chocapalha Reserva Tinto 2007 (Lisbon region) 14%

The London Tastings Number 4

Monday, 8th March, 2010

• Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling (Dr. Loosen) 2007
• Gavi 2008 (Cantiva del Gavi)
• Gruner Veltliner Hochterrassen (Salomon) 2008
• Cote Rotie (Domaine Clusel-Roch) 2003
• Celler Cal Pla Porrera Priorat 2005 (Celler Cal Pla)
• Cotes du Rhone (E. Guigal) 2006
• Do Coa Douro (Casa Agricola Robonedo Madeira) 2006

The London Tastings Number 3 - Simple Whites and Reds

Monday, 1st March, 2010

• Macon Vinzelles (Cave de Grand cru Blancs) 2008
• Trebbiano-Garganega Ponte Pietra (Monteforte d' Alpone) 2008
• Macon 'Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon' (Proprietaire a Milly-Lamartine) 2007
• Chianti Classico (Isole e Olena) 2006
• Chiroubles 'Les Farges' (Domaine Cheysson) 2008
• Taja Monastrell Jumilla (Bodegas Mahler-Besse) 2007

The London Tastings Number 2

Monday, 22nd February, 2010

• Albarino Pazo Barrantes (region: Rias Baixas) Spain 2008
• Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Teruzzi and Puthod) 2008
• Volnay (Comte Armand) 2006
• Nuits St George 1er Cru Les Chaignots (Domaine Georges Mungeret) 2004
• Gigondas Domaine La Bouissiere 2007
• Tokaji Cuvee 'Ilona' (Kiralyudvar) 2000

The London Tastings - Number 1

mONday, 15th February, 2010

• 'La Guita' Manzanilla (Hyos de Rainera Perez Marin)
• Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc Bouchard Finlayson 2009 (South Africa)
• Nuit St. Georges 'La Gerbotte' 2008 (Domaine de L'Arlot)
• Domaine de Sant de L'Aigue 2006 - Cotteaux du Languedoc
• Artadi Vinas de Gain Rioja 2004
• Ch. Mayne Graves 2007
• Ch. Mayne Graves 2004

A Very Strong Line - Up but I Had Doubts

Friday, 5th February, 2010

• Heggies Eden Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2005
• Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2006
• Corton (Bonneau du Martray) 2001
• Penfolds RWT Barossa Shiraz 2006
• Schwarz Dust Kicker Hunt and Gather Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007

A Steady as She Goes Range

Thursday, 29th January, 2010

• Henschke Tilly Vineyard Barossa Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2007
• Sams Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Brown Bros Tempranillo 2006
• Tim Smith Barossa Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2008
• The Squids Fist 2008

Oh What a Night - We Could Do No Wrong

Sunday, 10th January, 2010

• Wolf Blass Gold Label Clare and Eden Valley Riesling 2008
• Marions Vineyard Muller Thurgau Gewurztraminer 2000
• Saint Joseph (Guigal) 2005
• Passopisciaro Sicilia 2006
• Craggy Range Block 14 Syrah Gimblett Gravel 2007
• Dead Winemakers Society Dolcetto 2008

Oh What Fun We Had

Monday, 14th December, 2009

• Joseph d'Elena Pinot Grigio 2008
• Crawford River Riesling 2008
• Two Paddocks Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Psi Ribera del Duero 2007 (Elaborador Dominio de Pingus)
• Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Sophia 2007
• Teusner Albert Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004
• Jacobs Creek Special Bottling Barossa Cabernet 1998

Six Different Varieties Leads to Much Enjoyment

Tuesday, 1st December, 2009

• Monsters Attack Clare Riesling 2009
• Richmond Grove Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2007
• Rochford Rees Awatere Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Hunter Valley Semillon 2002
• Alsare Barossa Valley Cabernet 2004
• Rolf Binder Heysen Shiraz 2006

A Range of Whites - Mostly Cool Climate

Friday, 6th November, 2009

• Tulloch Hunter Valley Verdelho 2008
• Te Mata Havelock (Hawkes Bay) Woodthorpe Vineyard Chardonnay 2007
• Windowrie The Mill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Printhie Orange Chardonnay 2008
• Printhie Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Brangayne Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Knotts ‘The Custodian’ Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Windowrie The Mill Verdelho 2008

Cool Climate Reds Did Not Appeal and Lust Collides

Tuesday, 13th October, 2009

• Windowrie The Mill Central Ranges Sangiovese 2006
• Printhie Orange Cabernet 2008
• Chateauneuf du Pape (Roger Sabon) 2006
• Viottolo Viale McLaren Vale Sangiovese Cabernet 2005
• Lust Collides McLaren Vale Mataro 2008

Several Wonderful Wines and All of Interest

Tuesday, 29th September, 2009

• Tyrrells Hunter Valley Moon Mountain Chardonnay 2008
• Magners Irish Cider
• Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2004
• Gramps Cabernet Merlot 2006
• Redman Coonawarra Shiraz 2005
• Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2007

A Wide Variety of Reds - All Shapes and Sizes

Thursday, 27th August, 2009

• Kooyong Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2007
• Fromm Brancott Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005
• Spinifex Taureau Barossa 2007
• Langmeil Blacksmith Barossa Valley Cabernet 2006
• Gomersal Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006
• Tim Smith Mataro Grenache Shiraz Barossa 2008
• Loose End GSM Barossa 2006

Medals Meant Disappointment - But It's All Fun

Friday, 7th August, 2009

• Tempus Two Wilde Chardonnay Copper Range 2007
• Lindemans Reserve Padthaway Chardonnay 2007
• Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz 2005
• Hugo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005
• Coriole McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006
• D'Arenberg McLaren Vale D'Arry Original Shiraz Grenache 2006

A Wide Variety - Some Fun Others So-So

Friday, 24th July, 2009

• Pinot Grigio 'Sot lis Rivis' (Ronco del Gelso) 2006
• Pipers Brook Pinot Noir 2005
• Montepulciano 'Lodola Nuova' (Ruffino) 2005
• The Good Doctors Tonic 2006
• Kamberra Canberra District Shiraz 2003

A Trip To Melbourne Brings Back Memories

Monday, 6th July, 2009

• Yarra Burn N.V.
• Yarra Burn Bastard Hill Chardonnay 2007
• Wantirna Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2006
• Metala Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 1999
• Wendouree Clare Cabernet Malbec 2006
• Barolo Vigneto Arborina (Maurto Veglio) 2004
• Cornas Terres Brulees (Jean-Luc Colombo) 2004
• Moscato D'Asti Scapona (Morenca)

A Mount Pleasant Was the Star

Saturday, 20th June, 2009

• Houghtons Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Three Miners Earnscleugh Valley Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Hunter Shiraz 1999
• Diggers Bluff Stray Dog Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2005
• Masi Costasera Amarone 2005

Stuck in the Same Barossa Rut

Sunday, 7th June, 2009

• KT and the Falcons Peglidis Vineyard Watervale Riesling 2008
• Fabric Wrattonbully Chardonnay 2007
• Kalleske Clarrys Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz 2007
• Soul Growers Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2005
• Balthazar Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006

Beautiful Sparkling and Some Fire in Her Eyes

Sunday, 31st May, 2009

• Clover Hill Lebrina Pipers River 2002
• Pipers Brook Pinot Gris 2007
• Rusden Barossa Valley Driftsand 2005
• The Fire In Her Eyes Dolcetto Cabernet 2006
• Temple Bruer Langhorne Creek Grenache Shiraz Viognier 2005

From the Delicate to the Dumb and Then Big and Rich

Tuesday, 19th May, 2009

• Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2005 (Max Ferd Richter)
• Riposte 'The Stiletto' Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2008
• Pearwood Wines Piccadilly Valley (Adelaide Hills) Chardonnay 2007
• Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2006
• The Standish Barossa Valley 2005

Having a Wine with Brian Fletcher

Monday, 11th May, 2009

• Miles from Nowhere Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008
• The Lookout Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet 2007
• Miles from Nowhere Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2007
• Both Barrells Frankland River Shiraz 2005

Barossa Again Though Others of Interest

Thursday, 30th April, 2009

• Heartland Langhorne Creek-Limestone Coast Viognier Pinot Gris 2006
• Domaine Barossa Toddler Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2007
• Lagrein Sudtirol-Alto Adige (J. Hofstatter) 2005
• Leske Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005
• Yalumba Bush Vine Barossa Grenache 2006

Six Different Wine Regions

Sunday, 19th April, 2009

• Boycat Southern Fleurieu Penninsula Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Brokenwood Harlequin Shiraz Grenache Pinot Noir 2003
• Cape Geographe Margaret River Merlot Cabernet 2007
• Tulloch Pokolbin Shiraz 2007 H.G.Brown Commemorative Release
• Josef Chromy Tasmania Pinot Noir 2007
• Craggy Range Sophia Gimblett Gravels Merlot 2004

Lots Of Interest But On The Whole Average

Monday, 6th April, 2009

• Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Latimus Fruilo (Ronco Del Gelso) 2007
• Jacobs Creek Reserve Pinot Grigio 2007
• Chianti Classico Peppoli (Antinori) 2005
• Rocky Point Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Peter Lehman Barossa Shiraz 2005
• Castel del Monte (Torrevento) 2004

Wines from the Golden West, Others Close to Home and Swinging by Napa

Monday, 30th March, 2009

• Amberley Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Amberley Margaret River Semillon 2004
• Xanadu Margaret River Chardonnay 2006
• Amberley Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2007
• Scarpontoni McLaren Vale Estate Reserve
• Kalleske Barossa Valley Moppa Shiraz 2007
• Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2004

His Wines - Justin Lane an Unusual and Very Talented Winemaker

Friday, 20th March, 2009

• Viottolo Viale Sangiovese 2005
• Viottolo Adelaide Hills (Kuitpo) Dolcetto 2007
• Viottolo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006
• Viottolo Adelaide Hills Dolcetto 2006
• Viottolo Blewitt Sptings (McLaren Vale) Nebbiolo 2005
• Viottolo Sangiovese Cabernet 2005
• Viottolo Sentiero Barbera Cabernet 2004
• Changing Lanes Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2005
• Changing Lanes Tempranillo Cabernet 2005

An Interesting Warm Up - Then Pay Dirt

Tuesday, 3rd March, 2009

• Vom Rotem Schotter (Bernard Ott) 2007
• Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons (William Fevre) 2005
• Crozes Hermitage (Guigal) 2005
• Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah Hawkes Bay 2006

Broadening the Palate Broadens the Mind

Friday, 13th February, 2009

• Cono Sur Central Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (Chile)
• Secret Stone Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
• Menetou-Salon (Henri Pele) 2006
• Labeye Grenache Syrah (Edouard Labeye) 2005 Vin de Pays
• Rubrato Aglianico di San Gregorio (Feudi San Gregorio) 2005

Hopping Everywhere - Just Like a Pobblebonk

Thursday, 22nd January, 2009

• Quealy Pobblebonk 2006
• Meursault (Domaine Darviot-Perrin) 2004
• Mount Adam Eden Valley Pinot Noir 2002
• Crozes Hermitage Domaine des Lises 2005
• Kaiser Stuhl Winemakers Release Barossa Valley Cabernet 1986

A Trip to Margaret River

Thursday, 1st January, 2009

• Terre di Ginestra 2007 (Calatrosi)
• Leeuwin Estate Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2005
• Cullen Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay 2006
• Flame Tree Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2007
• Cullen Diana Madeline Margaret River 2006

A Trip Across the Southern Hemisphere

Monday, 22nd December, 2008

• Casa Silva Carmenere Colchagua Valley 2006
• Carrick Unravelled Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Prodigo Malbec (Alessandro Speri) 2005
• Altos Mendoza Las Hormigas Malbec 2007
• De Lisio Catalyst McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2005
• Quarterback McLaren Vale 2006

Another Buying Mistake but I Cheered Up Later

Monday, 12th December, 2008

• Spy Valley Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2007
• Heidenreich Estate Old School House Barossa Valley Viognier 2006
• Chalkers Crossing Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Spinifex Esprit 2006
• De Lisio McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006
• De Lisio McLaren Vale Grenache 2006

A Huge Night with Many Exciting Wines

Thursday, 13th November, 2008

• Condrieu (Cuilleron) 2005
• Tim Smith Adelaide Hills Viognier 2008
• Chassagne Montrachet (Domaine Darviot-Perrin) 2004
• Mersault Le Porusot (Bouchard Pere) 2004
• Cosme Palacio Rioja 2005
• Perigrine Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Alicante Bouschet Alentejano (Finagra) 2004
• Monthelie Les Duresses (Bouchard Pere) 2005
• Beaune Premier Cru (Domaine Darviot Perrin) 2004

A Range of New Reds Finishing with The Incredible Hulk

Sunday, 2nd November, 2008

• Seppeltsfield Flora DP 117 Fino
• Spinifex Papillon Barossa 2007
• Te Mata Bullnose Hawkes Bay Syrah 2005
• Schild Estate Barossa Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2007
• Yalumba Patchwork Barossa Shiraz 2005
• The Hattrick McLaren Vale 2005

From High Eden, Mornington, the Barossa Floor, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra

Sunday, 19th October, 2008

• Mount Adam Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2007
• Benedictus Mornington Pinot Noir 2006
• Tim Smith Barossa Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2006
• Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Bernoota Shiraz Cabernet 2003
• Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet 2004

New Regions, New Tastes and Old Friends

Sunday, 14th September, 2008

• Xanadu Dragon Range Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Albarino Burgano (Rias Baixus) 2006
• Brothers in Arms Langhorne Creek Cabernet 2005
• Elderton Friends Barossa Shiraz 2006
• Brothers in Arms Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2002
• Teusner Wines 'The Astral Series' Barossa Valley Moppa Mataro 2006

Fun Drinking in London

Monday, 25th August, 2008

• Poggio Antico 'Altero' Toscano 1990
• Hacienda Monasterio 'Ribera del Duero' 2004 (Spain)
• Pelago Marche (Umani Ronchi) 2004
• Urbina Rioja (Pedro Benito) 1998 (Spain)
• Ch. Pontet Canet 2001
• Ch. Clinet 2000
• Nuits St. George 2004 (Daniel Rion)

A Pleasing Start with a Manzanilla Then To Mornington Peninsula

Wednesday, 30th July, 2008

• Lustau Light Manzanilla
• Stonier Reserve Chardonnay 2006
• Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir 2006
• Stonier Windmill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005
• Glaymond The Distance Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002

Cheap Whites then Pinots and a Surprise

Sunday, 20th July, 2008

• Western Australia Reserve Classic 2007
• Domaine du Chateaux d'Eau Viognier 2006 (Moillard)
• Wooing Tree Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Rockburn Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
• Rusden Full Circle Barossa Valley Mataro 2005

What a Varied Lot but That's What Makes Wine So Enjoyable

Tuesday, 1st July, 2008

• SHW Southern Highland Wines Chardonnay 2007
• Tempus Two Melange a Trois Copper Label 2005
• Jacobs Creek Cabernet Merlot 2005
• The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2006
• Classic McLaren McLaren Vale Shiraz 2001

A Pleasing Night with Reds - Not a White in Sight

Tuesday, 17th June, 2008

• Phi Lusatia Park Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2006
• Thomas Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
• Thorpe Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
• Golden Ball Beechworth Shiraz 2004
• Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2006
• Loan Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003

A London Dinner Party and a Wine Scoring 120/100

Tuesday, 20th May, 2008

• Scharzhofberger Kabinett Riesling (Egon Muller) 2000
• Krug 1996
• Chassagne Montrachet 'Les Chaumes' (Michel Colin Delager) 2002
• Dom Perignon 1980
• Remirez de Ganuza Rioja (Bodegas Fernando Remirez) 1996
• Volnay Santenots du Milieu (Domaine Comtes Lafon) 1999
• Spinifex Indigene Barossa Valley Mataro Shiraz 2005
• Teusner Joshua Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2006
• Rolf Binder Heinrich Shiraz Mataro Grenache 2005
• Chateau Coutet 1961
• Chateau Rieussec 1999
• Warres 1977

Modern Styles Marching Down the Same Road

Thursday, 15th May, 2008

• Hungerford Hill Tumbarrumba Chardonnay 2006
• Georges Duboeuf Merlot 2005
• Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages 2006
• Tatachilla Partners Cabernet Shiraz 2004
• Gramps Barossa Valley Grenache 2006

London and Paris - In Search of the Perfect Cocktail and We Discover One of the Secrets of Life

Friday, 9th May, 2008

• Cocktails

Interesting Whites and a Dying but Memorable Pinot

Friday, 18th April, 2008

• Yalumba Y Pinot Gris 2007
• Chalkers Crossing Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2005
• Wynns Coonawarra Chardonnay 2006
• Annies Lane Clare Cabernet Merlot 2005
• Hardys Keppoch Pinot Noir 1978

Basic Stuff Though it got Me Thinking

Friday, 4th April, 2008

• Evans and Tate Margaret River Classic Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Captain Jack Chardonnay 2006
• West Cape Howe Great Southern Styx Valley Chardonnay 2005
• Hardy's Oomoo McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2005
• Rosemount Shiraz 2006
• Annies Lane Clare Valley Shiraz 2006

Rose - What a Joke

Tuesday, 25th March, 2008

• Margan Hunter Valley Saignee Shiraz Rose 2007
• Turkey Flat Rose 2007
• Surveyors Hill Canberra District Cabernet Franc Rose 2006
• Two Churches Barossa Valley Rose 2007
• Geoff Merrill McLaren Vale Grenache Rose 2007
• Amano Puglia Rose 2007

Grand Cru I Am - Petit I'm Not

Monday, 3rd March, 2008

• Stonier Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvee 2003
• Petit Chablis 2005 (William Fevre)
• Brian Barry Juds Hill Clare Riesling 2006
• Metala Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2005
• Lloyd Brothers White Chalk McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005

A Tasting of 1998 Coonawarra Cabernets

Sunday, 24th February, 2008

• Coonawarra Cabernets 1998

Gossips, Moments of Delight and a Marketing Problem

Tuesday, 19th February, 2008

• Warburn Estate Gossips Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Warburn Estate Gossips Chardonnay 2006
• Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Vineyards Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Hatton Estate EC2 Gimblett Road Chardonnay 2006
• Warburn Estate Bushmans Gully Cabernet 2005
• Rosemount Estate Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 2002
• Heathcote II Shiraz 2005

Xmas Champagne, New Rhone and New McLaren

Monday, 11th February, 2008

• Bruno Paillard N.V.
• Joseph Perrier Brut N.V.
• Georges Duboeuf Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Domaine Lafond Cotes Du Rhone 2006
• Nashwauk Wrecked McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006

From the South Coast to the Hunter and W.A.

Wednesday, 30th January, 2008

• Crooked River Wines Bawley Point Moonlight Verdelho 2007
• Strugglers Flat Martinborough Pinot Noir 2004
• Lakes Folly Hunter Valley Dry Red 1969
• Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28
• Mollydooker 'Enchanted Path' Shiraz Cabernet 2005
• Clairault Margaret River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 1999

The Openers Collapsed but the Tail Fought Back

Monday, 21st January, 2008

• Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 1997
• Petaluma Piccadilly Chardonnay 1997
• Chablis Premier Cru ‘Montee de Tonnerre’ 1997 (Raveneau)
• Blackstone Paddock McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 (Aldi label)
• Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1998
• Ch. Langoa Barton 1996

Heavy as a Brick - The Bottle Not the Wine

Sunday, 2nd December, 2007

• Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Fifth Leg Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2006
• Zontes Footstep Langhorne Creek Cabernet Malbec 2005
• Taylors 80 Acres Clare Cabenet Shiraz Merlot
• La Pleiade Heathcote Shiraz 2005

Dinner with Colin Forbes - the Wines Weren't Bad Either

Thursday, 15th November, 2007

• Cleanskin Sparkling Red
• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Riesling 2006
• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Merlot 2005
• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Shiraz 2004
• Majella Coonawarra Cabernet 2004
• La Gioia Riecine Toscana 1998

Am I the Last Person Drinking Chardonnay?

Tuesday, 23rd October, 2007

• Jacobs Creek Reserve Chardonnay 2005
• Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 2006
• Taylors Eighty Acres Clare Shiraz Viognier 2005
• Agly Brothers Cotes du Roussillon 2005
• Richmond Grove Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002

We Try One of Everything

Saturday, 14th October, 2007

• Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling 2005
• Yering Station Marsanne Viognier Rousanne 2005
• Kellermeister Barossa Tempranillo 2005
• Taylors Clare Valley Cabernet 2005
• Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley Shiraz Muscadelle 2002

A Mixed Bag - Some of Interest

Wednesday, 3rd October, 2007

• Warburn Regional Selection Pinot Grigio 2007
• Kurtz Family Boundary Row Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004
• Dogajolo Toscano 2005 (Carpineto)
• La Vielle Ferme Cotes du Ventoux 2005
• Tim Smith Barossa Valley Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2005

Big Sellers, Seahorses, Underarm and Bacteria - What a Night

Friday, 28th September, 2007

• Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Taylors Promised Land Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Jacobs Creek Reserve Riesling 2006
• Wild Rock ‘The Underarm’ Hawkes Bay Syrah 2005
• Glaetzer Barossa Valley Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2005

Oh No! Not Barossa Again! What Else is in the Cupboard?

Friday, 21st September, 2007

• Torbreck Woodcutters Barossa Shiraz 2005
• Seven Sleepers (Siebenschlafer) Barossa Valley 2004
• Eden Hall Eden Valley Cabernet 2004
• Langmeil Valley Floor Barossa Shiraz 2005
• Rolf Binder Heysen Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005

France, Spain, New Zealand and Back Home

Tuesday, 11th September, 2007

• Dopff Pinot Blanc 2003
• Dog Point Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005
• Rojo Garnacha Valdepenas 2005
• Kurtz Family Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2004
• Rolf Binder Heysen Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005

A Roam Across South Australia

Wednesday, 29th August, 2007

• Small Fry Eden Valley Riesling 2006
• Stephendale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Barossa 2007
• Zontes Footstep Langhorne Creek Shiraz Viognier 2004
• Heartland Limestone Coast Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2005
• Gibson Barossa Valley Reserve Merlot 2002

Drinking with Adelaide Friends

Wednesday, 15th August, 2007

• Wayne Thomas McLaren Vale Dry Riesling 2006
• Villa Wolf Riesling-Paflz/Wachenheim 2005 (Ernst Loosen)
• Brightwater Sauvignon Blanc Nelson 2006 (NZ)
• Rymill MC2-Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Coonawarra 2003
• Slapjack Creek Central Otago Pinot Noir 2001

A Moment of Quite Reflection in the Barossa

Sunday, 22nd July, 2007

• Rolf Binder Barossa Valley Semillon 2006
• Poonawatta Estate 'Montes Block' Eden Valley Shiraz 2004
• Deisen Barossa Valley Grenache 2005
• Deisen Barossa Valley 'Winter Sun' 2003/2004
• Harbord 'The Tendril' Barossa Shiraz 2003

A Wipe-out on Gorgeous Reds

Wednesday, 11th July, 2007

• Samuels Gorge McLaren Vale Grenache 2004
• Lawsons Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004
• Sieber Road Barossa Valley Redland Shiraz 2002
• Classic McLaren McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Cabernet 2000
• Whistler Late Harvest Barossa Semillon 2004

Proof That Wines Are Alive

Sunday, 24th June, 2007

• McGuigan Verdelho Superior Hunter Valley 2004
• Westend Richland Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Pierro Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 2005
• Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2005

Some Highs but Too Many Lows

Sunday, 10th June, 2007

• Pol Roger N.V.
• Ata Rangi 'Lismore' Martinborough Pinot Gris 2006 (N.Z.)
• Santenay Premier Cru Grand Clos Rousseau 2004 (Jean ClaudeBoisset)
• Langhorne Creek Area Red Blend 1995
• Clarendon Hills Moritz Syrah Clarendon 2002
• Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Auslese 2000 (Weingut Max Ferd Richter)

A Night of Appealing Reds

Thursday, 24th May, 2007

• Chambolle Musigny (Jean Jacques Confuron) 1994
• Chateau La Gaffeliere 1994
• Kaesler ‘The Fave’ Barossa Valley 2005
• Tim Smith Barossa Valley Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2005
• Daughters of the Valley Stonewell Vineyard Cabernet 2005

Big Company Stuff and Small Company Stuff

Wednesday, 16th May, 2007

• Jacobs Creek Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Skillogalee Clare Shiraz 2003
• Sorby Adams Eden Valley Shiraz Viognier 2004
• Harbord The Tendril Barossa Shiraz 2004
• Small Fry Eden Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2005

I Cannot Keep Up and Resign

Monday, 7th May, 2007

• Tempus Two King Valley Pinot Gris 2006
• Reschke 'Vitalus' Coonawarra Cabernet 2003
• Roennfeldt Genesis Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005
• Daughters of the Valley Barossa Valley Stonewell Shiraz 2005 and Cabernet 2005

Cheap and Cheerful, Grosset, Value in Red, Primitivo and Coonawarra

Tuesday, 1st May, 2007

• Richmond Grove French Cask Chardonnay
• Grosset Watervale Riesling 2002
• Hardys Oomoo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005
• A.Mano Primitivo Puglia 2003
• Geoff Merrill Reserve Coonawarra McLaren Vale Cabernet 1999

A Legend, Chablis, White Blend and Different Approaches to Reds

Tuesday, 24th April, 2007

• Houghtons White Classic 2006
• Chablis Premier Cru 'Beauroy' 2004 (Laurant Tribut)
• Rutherglen Estates 'The Alliance' Marsanne Viognier 2006
• Balgownie Estate Shiraz Viognier 2005
• Mollydooker 'Two Left Feet' 2005

A Range of Cheapish Whites and Then Useful Reds

Tuesday, 17th April, 2007

• Houghton Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2006
• Peter Lehmann Barossa Riesling 2006
• De Bortoli Windy Peak Victorian Riesling 2006
• Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2003
• St. Halletts Faith Barossa Shiraz 2004

Tasmanian Pinot Gris, Chile, South Africa and Langhorne Creek

Thursday, 12th April, 2007

• Bay of Fires Tasmanian Pinot Gris 2005
• Lawsons Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2005
• Veenwouden Classic 1999
• Zontes Footsteps Langhorne Creek Cabernet Malbec 2004

A Handprint, Yeringberg and History, Burgundy and a Swing Back Home.

Sunday, 8th April, 2007

• Seresin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Yeringberg Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2003
• Vosne Romanee ‘La Colombiere’ 2004 (Domaine du Comtes Liger-Belair)
• Rymill Coonawarra MC2 Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Franc 2004
• Cumulus Climbing Merlot 2004

World Class, Orvieto, Trophy or Not and Robust Clare

Friday, 30th March, 2007

• Manzanilla 'La Guita' Hijos de Rainera Perez Marin S.A.
• Orvieto Classico 2004 (Bigi)
• Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Annies Lane Clare Valley Shiraz 2004
• Wendouree Clare Valley Shiraz Mataro 2004

Fragrant Whites, Value Italian, One to Watch For and Sleeping Pinot

Friday, 23rd March, 2007

• Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Wilson Vineyard Clare Polish River Hill Riesling 2005
• Dogajolo Toscano (Carpineto) 2005
• Small Fry Eden Valley Shiraz 2002
• Strugglers Flat Martinborough Pinot Noir 2004

Value Chardonnays, A Bolter from McLaren Vale and Hunter Tradition

Tuesday, 20th March, 2007

• Houghtons Chardonnay 2005
• Richmond Grove French Cask Chardonnay 2005
• Seppelts Bellfield Marsanne Roussanne 2004
• Samuels Gorge McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
• Mount Pleasant Old Paddock Old Hill Shiraz 2002

Marlborough, Domaine Weinbach, a Big Red and Tempranillo

Tuesday, 13th March, 2007

• Gravitas Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Pinot Gris Cuvee Laurence Domaine Weinbach 2004
• Bremers Touch 'Jaensch's Vineyard' Langhorne Creek Cabernet 2005
• Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2003

Wine Drinkers on a Strict Budget - What Did I Find

Thursday, 8th March, 2007

• Farmer Bros Brut N.V.
• Pepperjack Barossa Chardonnay 2004
• Krondorf Chardonnay 2006
• cleanskin Semillon Chardonnay
• Kaiser Stuhl Purple Ribbon Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2006
• Yalumba Y Series Cabernet 2005

Sparkling Wines, Vintage Riesling, White Burgundy and Chablis

Saturday, 3rd March, 2007

• Starvedog Lane Adelaide Hills 2001
• Morilla Vintage 2001
• Richmond Grove Watervale 1997
• Mersault 2000 (Leroy
• Chablis Premier Cru 'Butteaux' 1998 (Raveneau)

A Shopping Spree at Woolworths

Tuesday, 27th February, 2007

• Lindemans Ben Ean
• Peter Lehman Barossa Riesling 2006
• McWilliams Inheritance Riesling 2006
• Jacobs Creek Riesling 2006
• Hardys Stamps Chardonnay 2006
• Jacobs Creek Reserve Chardonnay 2005

A Day Out with Yalumba

Thursday, 15th February, 2007

• Yalumba Hand Picked Eden Valley Riesling 2001
• Yalumba Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier 2004
• Yalumba Octavius Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002
• Yalumba Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2002
• Sassicaia 1986
• Yalumba Signature Cabernet Shiraz 1990

Heavenly Champagne, Beautiful Sherries and Delicious Whites

Friday, 9th February, 2007

• Jacquesson Cuvee No 730 Vintage 2002
• Lustau 'Papirusa' Manazanilla
• Seppelt D.P. 117 Fino
• Tempus Two 'Melange a Trois' Viognier Marsanne Rousanne Copper Series 2005
• Wilson Vineyard DJW Clare Riesling 2005

Three Masterpieces - California, Sauterne and Port

Sunday, 4th February, 2007

• Ridge 'Eisele' Napa Valley Cabernet 1971
• Chateau Guiraud 1970 Sauterne
• Fonseca Vintage Port 1960

Getting Up Close to Eden Valley Riesling

Wednesday, 30th January, 2007

A Varied Lot with One Arresting Red

Monday, 22nd January, 2007

• Brockenwood Pinot Gris Beechworth 2006
• Grosset Watervale Riesling 2001
• Yalumba Barossa Tempranillo Grenache Viognier 2005
• Poonawatta Estate Monties Block Eden Valley Shiraz 2004
• Annies Lane Clare Valley Copper Trail Shiraz 2002

New Zealand, Eden Valley, Barossa, Coonawarra and Canada

Monday, 22nd January, 2007

• Villa Maria Marlborough Pinot Gris 2005
• Irvine Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2005
• K&H ‘Big Red’ Barossa Shiraz 2005
• Kopparossa Coonawarra Shiraz 1999
• Paradise Ranch Riesling Ice Wine 2000

Pinot Gris, Pinot Red, Red Bargain and Goodness is Bigness

Wednesday, 17th January, 2007

• Shoreham Estate Mornington Pinot Grigio 2005
• Moorooduc Estate Pinot Noir 2004
• Junipers Estate Margaret River Cabernet 2005
• Marquis Phillips Shiraz 2004
• Torzi-Matthews Old Plains ‘Power of One’ Adelaide Plains Shiraz 2005

Eden Rieslings, Germany, Burgundy and Portugal

Tuesday, 9th January, 2007

• Small Fry Eden Valley Riesling 2006
• Domain Day Mount Crawford Riesling 2006
• Josephshofer Mosel Riesling Spatlese 2004
• Savigny Lavieres Premier Cru 2000 (Tollot Beaut)
• Vida Nova Algarve 2004

Sancerre, Sublime Semillon and Bowled Over by a Boomerang

Wednesday, 3rd January, 2007

• Sancerre ‘Terre de Mainbray’ Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy 2004
• Mount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Rolf Binder Christa Rolf Barossa Valley Semillon 2006
• Rolling Orange District Chardonnay 2005
• Boomerang Long Hop Adelaide Plains Shiraz 2005

Five Out of Five - What a Score

Thursday, 28th December, 2006

• Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2005
• Meerea Park ‘Epoch’ Hunter Semillon 2005
• Garry Crittenden I Barbera 2002
• RBJ ‘Theologicum’ Mataro 2002
• Chateauneuf du Pape ‘Les Olivets’ 2004 (Roger Sabon)

New Riesling then Pinot Gris Again and Again

Wednesday, 20th December, 2006

• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Riesling 2006
• Vine Crest Barossa Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
• Scorpo Mornington Pinot Gris 2005
• Henshke Innes Vineyard Littlehampton Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2006
• Heritage Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004

Barossa Reds and Whites then to Faraway Orange

Wednesday, 13th December, 2006

• Hahn Barossa Vineyard Catharina Barossa Valley Riesling 2004
• Hahn Barossa Vineyard Yanyarrie Shiraz 2004
• Teusner Petit Verdot Shiraz Mataro 2005
• Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2002
• Cumulus Wines Rolling Shiraz 2004

From the Clare to Eden Valley to Burgundy and Home

Tuesday, 5th December, 2006

• Taylors Clare Valley Gewurztraminer 2005
• Henschke Cranes Eden Valley Chardonnay 2006
• Chambolle Musigny (G Roumier) 2000
• Clos de la Roche (Armand Rousseau) 1992
• Teusner ‘Avatar’ Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2004

Moscato and Boutique Barossa Winemaking

Thursday, 30th November, 2006

• Brown Bros Moscato 2006
• Hahn Barossa Vineyard Catharina Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 and 2003
• Soul Growers Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2003
• Sieber Road Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2004

Grower Maker, Rising Star and Famous Family Name

Friday, 24th November, 2006

• Wynyarra Barossa Valley Shiraz 1997
• Wynyarra Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004
• Wynyarra Barossa Valley Cabernet 2004
• Longhop Old Vine Reserve Adelaide Plains 2005
• James Haselgrove Fleurieu Peninsula Shiraz 2004

A Picnic in the Eden Valley Hills

Sunday, 12th November, 2006

• The Wines of Domain Day
• Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet 2002
• Schubert McLean Murbko Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet 2004
• Rockford Rifle Range Barossa Valley Cabernet 2003

Fine Whites, Great Annoyance and the Rhône

Wednesday, 8th November, 2006

• Vineyard Grower Maker Eden Valley Dawkins Chardonnay 2006
• Bilancia Pinot Grigio Reserve Hawkes Bay 2005
• Gary Crittenden Arneis 2004
• Bethany Barossa Valley Semillon 2004
• Domaine La Bouissiere Gigondas 2002

Grower Makers, Awesome Pinot and Fat McLaren Shiraz

Tuesday, 31st October, 2006

• Blackwell Vineyards Ruperts Run Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
• Kaesler Stonehorse Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2004
• Richardson Central Otago Pinot Noir 2005
• Woodstock 'The Stocks' Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
• Pertaringa McLaren Vale Undercover Shiraz 2004

World Class Sherry and Several New Reds

Thursday, 26th October, 2006

• Seppelts DP117 Oloroso Sherry
• Seppelts DP38 Fino Sherry
• Lost Wolf Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002
• Blackbilly McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
• Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Cabernet Shiraz 2005

Interesting Whites Then I Return to the Red Comfort of the Barossa

Wednesday, 18th October, 2006

• Trevor Jones Eden Valley Riesling 2004
• Hugo Unwooded McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2005
• Cumulus Wines ‘Climbing’ Orange District Pinot Gris 2006
• Laughing Jack Barossa Shiraz 2004
• Teusner Avatar Barossa Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2004

Clare Valley Rieslings Boutique Barossa and Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz

Sunday, 8th October, 2006

• Kilikanoon Mort's Block Watervale Riesling 2005
• Cardinham Estate Riesling 2002
• Cardinham Estate Riesling 2003
• Lost Wolf Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003
• Woodstock 'The Stocks' McLaren Vale Shiraz 2000

Viognier, Bendigo, a Possum and Pleasurable Kalimna

Tuesday, 3rd October, 2006

• Woodstock 'Five Feet' Adelaide Hills McLaren Vale Viognier 2005
• Balgownie Estate Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
• Possums Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004
• Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 1977
• Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 1998

Wines from Everywhere - Two Pinots though the Main Theme was Shiraz

Tuesday, 26th September, 2006

• Shoreham Estate Mornington Pinot Noir 2005
• Crimson Martinborough Pinot Noir 2005
• Murdoch Coonawarra Cabernet 2002
• Teusner ‘The Riebke’ Ebenezer Road Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005
• Seppelts Benno Bendigo Shiraz 2003
• Jasper Hill Georgia Paddock Heathcote Shiraz 1999
• Cote Rotie (Guigal) 1998

A Dinner in Eden Valley with Great Rieslings, Disappointments and a Burgundy Triumph

Monday, 18th September, 2006

• Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 2004
• Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2000
• Seppelts Dorrien Estate Barossa Cabernet 1999
• Peter Lehmann Barossa Stonewell Shiraz 1997
• Volnay Premier Cru ‘Le Ronceret’ (Jean Marc Boillot) 1999

Champagne, Wonderful Barossa and Intriguing French

Friday, 8th September, 2006

• Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc 1988
• Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro Grenache 'Émigré' 2002
• Hanisch Barossa Shiraz 2004
• Magpie Estate Gomersal Barossa Valley Grenache 2002
• Cornas 'Les Eygats' Domaine Courlis 2000
• Rosscos Barossa Shiraz 2004

The Wines of Domenic Torzi

Saturday, 26th August, 2006

• Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Eden Valley Shiraz 2004
• Boomerang Adelaide Plains Shiraz 2005
• Longhop Adelaide Plains Old Vine Reserve 2004

Love of Cheap Chardonnay, Bordeaux and the Limestone Coast

Saturday, 26th August, 2006

• Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay 2005
• Stonehaven Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Shiraz 2003
• Brands Coonawarra Shiraz 2002
• Clos du Marquis Saint Julien 1995

A Trip from Padthaway to Yarra Valley to New Zealand and Barossa

Monday, 21st August, 2006

• Padthaway Estate Unwooded Chardonnay 2005
• Carlei Green Vineyards Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2004
• Babich Black Label Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Bethany Barossa Shiraz Cabernet 2003
• Strugglers Flat Martinborough Pinot Noir

Well Crafted Chardonnays and Barossa Cabernet

Wednesday, 16th August, 2006

• Henschke 'Cranes' Eden Valley Chardonnay 2003
• Grosset Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2002
• Chateau Tanunda Merlot 2005
• Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 2004
• Te-Aro Harolds Block Barossa Valley Cabernet 2005
• Stonewell Red Nectar Barossa Valley Cabernet 2005

Carlei, Burgundy and Barossa Warmth

Friday, 11th August, 2006

• Carlei Green Vineyards Yarra Chardonnay 2004
• Carlei Green Vineyards Heathcote Shiraz 2003
• Charmes Chambertin (Armand Rousseau) 1993
• Teusner Albert Barossa Valley 2004
• Haan Wilhelmus Barossa 2003

New Experiences with McLaren Vale Reds and Sangiovese in the Clare

Monday, 7th August, 2006

• La Testa McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
• La Testa McLaren Vale Shiraz 2001
• La Testa McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
• Maxwell Ellen Street McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003
• Cardinham Clare Valley Sangiovese 2005

Value from Spain and Value from Seppelts

Friday, 4th August, 2006

• Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Rioja 2001
• Glug Petit Verdot 2005
• Tempranillo Altozano 2004
• Seppelts Para Liqueur 1978
• Vina el Alamo Pedro Ximenez Pedro Romero

Moo, More Pinot Gris, Lesser Burgundy and Blends that Did Not Work

Tuesday, 1st August, 2006

• Stefano Lubiana Derwent Valley Pinot Grigio 2005
• Tokay Pinot Gris 'Cuvee Louis Kleppel' (Eugene Kleppel) 2002
• Delatite Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Paringa Estate Mornington Pinot Gris 2005
• Ladoix 1 cru 'La Micaule' (Capitain-Gagnerot) 2002
• Sevenhill Clare 'St Ignatius' Cabernet Merlot (35%) Cab Franc Malbec 2002

Two Champions Compete and a Port Curio

Tuesday, 25th July, 2006

• Henschke Julius Eden Valley Riesling 1995
• Strugglers Flat Martinborough Pinot 2004
• Valpolicella Classico Le Poiane Jago 1994 (Bolla)
• Seppelts St Peters Great Western Shiraz 1998
• Veritas Hanisch Barossa Valley Shiraz 1995
• Bullers Vintage Port 1973

Interesting Whites, French Pinot and a Very Warm W.A. Malbec

Thursday, 20th July, 2006

• Henschke 'Innes Vineyard' Little Hampton Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2005
• Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 1997
• Chambolle Musigny (Domaine A.F. Gros) 2002
• Ferngrove Frankland River Malbec 2003
• Meera Park 'The Aunts' Hunter Shiraz 2003

Fragrant Whites from Three Countries and Barossa Reds

Thursday, 13th July, 2006

• Paul Blanck Pinot Gris 2002
• Spy Valley Marlborough Pinot Gris 2005
• Penfolds Reserve Bin Eden Valley Riesling 2005
• Tim Smith Barossa Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2002
• The Tim Smith Barossa Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2003
• Barossa Cleanskin Shiraz 1992
• Barossa Cleanskin Shiraz 1993

Judging Ports in the Barossa

Monday, 10th July, 2006

• Ramos Pinto Tawny Port

Afloat on Barossa Reds

Wednesday, 5th July, 2006

• Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 2004
• Teusner 'The Riebke' Ebenezer Road Shiraz 2005
• Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley Shiraz Muscadelle 2002
• Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Shiraz 2001
• Veritas Barossa Valley Hanisch Shiraz 2002

A Glory of the Barossa - Rolf Binders Hanisch

Thursday, 29th June, 2006

• Hanisch Shiraz

Some French and Australian - Some Good Some Average

Tuesday, 20th June, 2006

• Seppelts Partalunga Riesling 1990
• Chambolle Musigny (Francois Parent) 1999
• Morey St. Dennis 'Clos de la Bussiere' (George Roumier) 1998
• Strugglers Flat Pinot Noir
• Heritage Rossco's Shiraz 2001
• Cote Rotie-Cote Brune (Domaine Giles Barge) 1997

Five Coonawarra Reds

Wednesday, 14th June, 2006

• Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet 1998
• Mildara Coonawarra Cabernet 2001
• Redman Coonawarra Shiraz 1993
• Majella Coonawarra Cabernet 2001
• Majella Malleea Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet 1996

Bordeaux Barossa and Port

Friday, 2nd June, 2006

• Rolf Binder Helios Barossa Valley Semillon 2005
• Chateau Langoa Barton 1996
• Chateau Magelaine 1994
• Balthazar Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003
• Seppelts Rare Tawney D.P.90

A Barossa Icon Falls Over and Much Else of Interest

Thursday, 25th May, 2006

• Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz 2003
• D'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz 2002
• Simon Hackett Individual Vineyard Gate Keeper Reserve Shiraz 1998
• Beechtree Shiraz 2002
• Paracombe Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 1998
• Rothbury Estate Brokenback Hunter Shiraz 2000
• McWilliams Rosehill, Old Paddock and Maurice O'Shea
• Pizzini King Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Giant Coonawarras and a Mixed Bag

Thursday, 18th May, 2006

• Wynns John Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet 1991
• Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet 1991
• Versace Sangiovese Ruspantino 2002
• Serafino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003
• Liebich Wines 'The Darkie' Shiraz 1998
• Isway Mates Barossa Valley Grenache (60%) Shiraz (25%) Mataro (15%) 2005
• Baudin Rock Mt Benson Cabernet 1999

My Roundup of New Zealand Continues

Monday, 15th May, 2006

• Murdoch James Blue Rock Martinborough Pinot Gris 2004
• Seppelts Drumborg Pinot Gris 2004
• Craggy Range Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Te Kairanga Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2004
• Strugglers Flat Martinborough Pinot Noir 2004

A Chance to Assess Rolf Binder's Bull's Blood

Wednesday, 10th May, 2006

• Rolf Binder-Veritas Bulls Blood Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro Pressings

Besotted With New Zealand Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir

Friday, 5th May, 2006

• Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Gris 2004
• Quartz Reef Cromwell Basin-Bendigo Pinot Gris 2005 (Otago)
• Vavasour Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2003
• Quartz Reef Cromwell Basin-Bendigo Pinot Noir 2004
• Rippon Wanaka Otago Pinot Noir 2001

New Releases from John Duval and Larry McKenna Plus Much More

Saturday, 29th April, 2006

• Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Gris 2005
• Escarpment Pinot Noir 2004
• Clonakilla ‘Canberra District’ Shiraz 2001
• John Duval Wines Plexus GSM 2004
• John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2004
• Gigondas 1991
• McLeans Farm Shiraz 2004
• Turkey Flat Barossa Shiraz 2002

Moscato - Fresh, Fragrant and Fruity

Wednesday, 26th April, 2006

• Moscato d'Asti (Cascinetti Vietti) 2004
• Moscato d’Asti (Alasia) N.V.
• Brown Bros Moscato 2004
• Ballast Stone Steeple Jack Moscato

A Night With Giant Wine Men

Friday, 21st April, 2006

• Yalumba Mawsons Limestone Coast-Wratonbully Cabernet 2002
• Yalumba Virgilus Eden Valley Viognier 2002
• Sonoma Stefani Vineyard Cabernet 1994
• Sonoma Frei Ranch Zinfandel 1996

A Wealth of Otago Pinots, New Zealand

Sunday, 16th April, 2006

• Carrick Otago Pinot Gris 2005
• Felton Road Pinot Noir 2004
• Chard Farm Vipers Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003
• Mount Difficulty Single Vineyard Pipe Clay Terrace Pinot Noir 2003
• Olssens Slap Jack Creek Pinot Noir 2002

Cool Climate New Zealand

Sunday, 2nd April, 2006

• Chard Farm Vipers Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003
• Chard Farm Pinot Gris 2005
• Framingham Marlborough Merlot Malbec 2002

A Mixed Bag of Reds

Saturday, 25th March, 2006

• Shadowfax Geelong Pinot Noir 2003
• Montenegio di Massi Marittima Riserva 1997 (Fattoria Poggio Valpazza)
• McHenry Hohnen 3 Amigos Shiraz Grenache Mataro Margaret River 2004
• Meerea Park Alexander Munro Individual Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2003

So Light They Caused a Fright

Sunday, 19th March, 2006

• Beaujolais Village (Louis Latour) 2003
• Fleurie ‘Domaine des Quatre Vents’ (Georges Duboeuf) 2003
• Fleurie ‘La Roilette’ 2004 (Bernard Metrat)
• Chiroubles 2004

A Pleasant Start to Saturday Morning

Tuesday, 13th March, 2006

• The Georg Breuer 'Ferra Montosa' Rheingau Riesling 2001
• Fritz Haag Riesling Grand Cru (Mosel) 2004
• Losen Bros Riesling 'Dr. L' 2004
• Crawford River Western Victoria 2004
• Mount Horrocks (Clare Valley) 2004
• Kanta Riesling (Adelaide Hills) 2005
• Craggy Range Rapaura Road, Marlborough 2002

Sucking Pebbles Then Wrestling with Giants

Friday, 10th March, 2006

• The Sevenhill Clare Valley Verdelho 2004
• Domaine Laroche Chablis St Martin 2003
• Kilikanoon Clare Valley Oracle Shiraz 2003
• Kaesler Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2004
• Seifried Nelson Riesling Ice Wine 2003

Drinking and Judging a Few Cleanskins

Monday, 6th March, 2006

• Cleanskins

New Zealand Comes to Sydney

Thursday, 2nd March, 2006

• 2004 Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir
• 2003 Te Kairanga Reserve Pinot Noir
• 2003 Neudorf Pinot Noir

A Few Days Spent with Chablis and Burgundy

Tuesday, 28th February, 2006

• Saint Aubin Premier Cru Clos de la Chateniere 2002 (Hubert Lamy)
• Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Blanchots' 2002 (Domaine Laroche)
• 'Terres de Famile' 2001 (Domaine de la Vougeraie)
• Pommard 'Clos des Epeneaux' Premier Cru 2001 (Comte Armand)
• Nuit St. Georges 'Les Damodes' Premier Cru 2002 (Hubert Lamy)

Good Lord I’ve Been Caught Drinking Rosé

Friday, 24th February, 2006

• Domaine Day ‘One Serious Rosé’ 2005
• Bethany Barossa Cabernet Franc 2005
• Tallarook Pinot Rosé 2004
• Gary Crittenden Arneis 2004
• Gary Crittenden Sangiovese 2003

A Taste of Germany

Monday, February 20th, 2006

• Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Graacher Riesling Trocken 2004
• Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshofer Riesling Spatlese 2004
• Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshofer Riesling Spatlese 2003
• Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett Feinherb 2004

More on the White Wines of Marlborough, New Zealand

Friday, February 17th, 2006

• Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Gris 2004
• Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004
• Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Tohu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004
• Spy Valley Marlborough Pinot Gris 2004
• Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Staete Landt Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004

A Look at the Alsace Wines of Josmeyer

Sunday, February 12th, 2006

• Josmeyer Pinot Gris 2002
• Josmeyer 'Le Kottabe' Riesling 2003
• Josmeyer 'Les Folastries'Gewurztraminer 2003
• Josmeyer 'Le Fromenteau' Pinot Gris 2003
• Josmeyer 'Les Pierrets' Riesling 1999
• Josmeyer 'Hengst' Gewurztraminer 2000
• Josmeyer 'Brand' Pinot Gris 2002

Profoundly Great Wines from Alsace and a Lovely Cabernet

Friday, 27th January, 2006

• Lanson N.V.
• Trimbach Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gewurztraminer 1998
• Trimbach Reserve Personelle Pinot Gris 1999
• Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile Riesling 1999
• Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet 1993

The Little Devil Passes the Webegong Taste Test

Monday, 16th January, 2006

• Morris Port
• Glug Our Little Devil Petit Verdot
• Glug Petit Verdot Mourvèdre Shiraz
• Wolf Blass Red Label
• Houghtons Cabernet

We Start the Day with Sparkling and Move to Three Whites

Wednesday, 4th January, 2005

• Jansz N.V.
• Scharzhof Riesling 2004 (Egon Muller)
• Cawdor Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2005
• Hahn Vineyard ‘Catharina’ Barossa Riesling 2004

An Evening with Aged Riesling and Barossa G.S.M. Blends

Sunday, 19th December, 2005

• Crawford River Western Victoria Riesling 1998
• Kaesler Avignon 2004
• Tim Smith Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2004

Wednesday Table at barr-Vinum

Thursday, 1st December, 2005

• Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano Fattoria La Braccesca 1997 (Italy)
• Domus Aurea Clos Quebrada De Macul Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Chile)
• Saltram Pinnacle Selection Cabernet Malbec 1983
• Grant Burge RGSM1 Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 1999
• Alto Moncayo Garnacha 2002 (Spain)
• Henschke Louis Eden Valley Semillon 2003
• Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1990
• St Hallett Old Block Barossa Shiraz 1997

The Trophies and Golds Did Not Impress

Thursday, 24th November, 2005

• Elderton Barossa Shiraz 2002
• Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz 2002
• Brands Cabernet 2001
• Redmans Shiraz 2003

A Sensation from Germany, a Muscadet, Chianti and Margaret River

Saturday, 19th November, 2005

• Georg Breuer Berg Schlossberg 2002
• Chateau du Poyet Muscadet 2003
• Pikes Clare Valley Riesling 2004
• Cerro del Masso Chianti (Carlo Antonini) 2003
• McHendry Hohnen Tempranillo Petit Verdot Cabernet Margaret River 2004

Exploring Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s and a Lovely Pinot Noir

Friday, 4th November, 2005

• The Nobilo 2005
• The Robinsons 2005
• Oyster Bay 2005
• The Huia 2004
• Villa Maria
• Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir 2003

Seven Sauvignon Blancs all from Marlborough

Sunday, 16th October, 2005

• Tylers Stream 2005
• Babich 2005
• The Isabel 2005
• Cloudy Bay 2005
• Seresin 2004
• The Highfield
• Astrolabe 2004

We Linger with a Very Great Wine

Saturday, 5th November, 2005

• Penfolds RWT 2002

Samples at a Barossa Cellar Door Meeting

Friday, 28th October, 2005

• Elderton Barossa Shiraz 2003
• Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz Muscadelle 2002
• Rolf Binder Barossa Heinrich 2003
• Seppeltsfield Benno Bendigo Shiraz 2003
• Yalumba Tempranillo Grenache Viognier 2004
• The Watcher Fetish Shiraz 2004
• Turkey Flat Grenache 2004

Relaxing With a Single Bottle

Wednesday, 19th October, 2005

• Grosset Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2002

Good Friends are Hard to Come By

Saturday, 15th October, 2005

• Yalumba Heggies Eden Valley Viognier 2004
• Hermitage 1995 (Guigal)
• Tignanello 1985 (Antinori)

A French Delight, a Coonawarra Tune and Reds from Canberra

Monday, 10th October, 2005

• Corton-Charlemagne 2001 (Bonneau du Martray)
• Majella ‘The Musician’ Cabernet Shiraz 2004
• Ravensworth The Tinderry Cabernet Franc Merlot 2004
• Ravensworth Shiraz 2004

Italy, France, Coonawarra and Then a Sensation

Tuesday, 4th October, 2005

• Terre Alte Colli Orientali del Friuli 2002 (Livio Felluga)
• Domaine Clavel 'La Copa Santa' 1997 (Pierre Clavel)
• Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet 1996
• RBJ 'theologicum' Barossa Valley Mourvèdre Grenache 1994

A Range of Interesting South Australian Reds

Tuesday, 27th September, 2005

• Rocland Estate Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004
• Linfield Road Barossa Valley Merlot 2002
• John's Blend Langhorne Creek Cabernet 2001
• John's Blend 'Margarete's' Shiraz 2002
• Willow Bend Shiraz 1995

A Brace of Wines with No Underlying Theme

Tuesday, 20th September, 2005

• Domaine Day Garganega 2005
• Tim Knappstein Gewürztraminer 2004
• Te Kairanga Reserve Martinborough Pinot Noir 1998
• Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet 1997

A Range of Imported Wines to Guard Us Against a Cellar Palate

Tuesday, 13th September, 2005

• Macon Milly Lamartine 2002 (Comte Lafond)
• Macon ‘Aux Bois d’ Allier 2003 (Cordier)
• La Corte Zinfandel (or Primitivo) 2002
• La Corte Negroamaro 2002
• Ch Laroque 1990
• Ch Potensac 2000
• Serrera Malbec 2002
• Palacios Remondo 2001

Single Vineyard, Eden Valley Riesling

Saturday, 3rd September, 2005

• Colin Forbes 1984, 1986, 1990, 1994, 2001 and 2005 Rieslings

Drumborg and the Cool Climate of South Western Victoria

Sunday, 24th July, 2005

• Drumborg Rieslings, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2004

French Whites and Australian Reds

Saturday, 9th July, 2005

• Piper Heidsieck
• Domaine Coteau de la Biche Vouvray 2002 (Jean Claude and Christophe Pichot)
• Oliver Leflaive Saint Aubin
• Wynns John Riddock Coonawarra Cabernet 1988
• Heritage Barossa Pressings Shiraz 1991
• Heritage Barossa Valley Rosscos Shiraz 2002
• Balthazar Barossa Shiraz 2002

We Celebrate the End of the Financial Year

Thursday, June 30th, 2005

• Peter Lehmann 1999 Reserve Semillon
• Duas Quintas Douro 2001 (Ramos Pinto)
• St Hallett Small Creations Touriga Nacional 2003

The Heritage Reds of Steve Hoff, Pheasants and Lamb

Saturday, June 11th, 2005

• Heritage Rossco’s Barossa Shiraz 2002
• Heritage Barossa Shiraz 2002
• Heritage Barossa Cabernet 2002
• Saltrams Bin 52 Burgundy 1969

Pétanque and an old Saltram

Saturday, June 4th, 2005

• Saltram 'Bin 52' Burgundy 1969

A Sunny May Day with White Wines

Friday, May 27th, 2005

• Pol Roger N.V.
• Eden Valley Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2003
• Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 1999 (Dr Loosen)
• Crawford River Riesling 2004

An Evening with Duck and Good Wine

Friday, May 13th, 2005

• Seppelt DP 116 Amontillado
• Salitage Pemberton Cabernet Blend 1999
• Torre Di Ceparano (Farroria Zerbina) 1996
• Heritage Tokay

Garagistes in the Barossa and an Old Favourite

Monday, 9th May, 2005

• Radford Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2004
• Para Creek Barossa Shiraz Cabernet 1999
• Diggers Bluff Watchdog Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 1998
• Veritas Christa Rolf Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache 2003

A Happy Autumn Evening with Good Wines

Tuesday, 19th April, 2005

• Brown Bros King Valley Rhine Riesling 1994
• Riesling 2003 (Pichler)
• St John’s Road Eden Valley Riesling 2004
• Saint Veran ‘Clos A La Cote’ 2001 (Domaine Cordier)
• Binder Shiraz

Now, This Wine Drinks Well, Night After Night

Monday, 18th April, 2005

• Teusner Wines 'Riebke' Shiraz 2004

Another Great 2002

Friday, 1st April, 2005

• 2002 Yalumba Barossa Shiraz

A Big Easter Get Together

Sunday, 27th March, 2005

• Ashton Hills Salmon Brut
• Trevor Jones Eden Valley Riesling 2004
• Langmeil Barossa ‘The Fifth Wave’ Grenache 2001
• St Hallett ‘Faith’ Shiraz 1998
• Richmond Grove Coonawarra Cabernet 1998

An Italian and a New Shining Light from the Canberra District

Thursday, 10th March 2005

• Riparossa Dino Illuminati D’Abruzzo
• Ravensworth Shiraz 2003

Did They Crush the Can in Japan?

Thursday, 3rd March 2005

• Barokes Bin 121 Cabernet Shiraz

A Feast of Seppelts and St. Peters Mushrooms

Monday,28th February, 2005

• Seppelts Grampians St. Peters Shiraz 2003
• Seppelts Benno Bendigo-Heathcote Shiraz 2003

A Quite Evening Looking at Under $10.00 Reds

Friday, 4th February, 2005

• Orlando Jacobs Shiraz Cabernet 2002
• Hardys Insignia Cabernet Shiraz 2002
• Yalumba Galway Shiraz 2002
• Jacobs Creek Shiraz 2002 & Shiraz Cabernet 2002

A Grand Dinner Party, Thursday Evening in the Barossa

Thursday, 3rd February, 2005

• Domaine Day Wines
• Campofiorin (Masi) 2001
• Voss Shiraz Napa Valley 1998
• Seppelts St Peters Shiraz 2001

A Brilliant Red from New Zealand

Saturday, 29th January, 2005

• Babich ‘Patriach’ Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

A Happy Birthday at Vintners a Barossa Restaurant

Tuesday, 25th January, 2005

• Pikes Clare Riesling 2004
• Teusner Barossa ‘Joshua’ 2003
• Torbreck Barossa ‘Descendant’ 1999
• Epicuro Primitivo 2001
• Epicuro Salice Salentino Reserve 1999
• Seppelts D.P.90 Tawny Port

A Good Cheap Champagne, Vouvray and Reds From D’Arenberg

Saturday, 15th January, 2005

• Pol Gesner Champagne NV
• Marc Bredif and his Vouvray
• D’Arenberg ‘The Custodian’ Grenache 2002

Fine Fino’s Called Manzanilla’s

Friday, 31st December, 2004

• La Goya Manzanilla
• La Gitana Manzanilla

Scrooge Arrives in Tanunda

Tuesday, 21st December, 2004

• Yalumba Riesling 2004
• Peter Lehmann Riesling 2004
• Clancys 2002
• Lindemans Reserve Cabernet 2002

New Zealand, Young and Barossa do Battle

Thursday, 9th December, 2004

• Mitchells Watervale Riesling 2003
• Salomon Gruner Veltliner 2002
• Teusner Wines Joshua Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2003
• Western Ridge Shiraz Cabernat Greanche 2002
• Trevor Jones Barossa Shiraz 2000
• Babich Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir 2003
• Chalkers Crossing Cabernet 2002

A Beautiful Spring Evening

Saturday, October 30th, 2004

• Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett 2002 (Dr. Loosen)
• Gilligan Shiraz Grenache Mouvedre
• Veritas ‘Heinrich’ Shiraz Mataro Grenache Barossa 2002
• Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 1989
• Chambertin 2001 (Domaine Armand Rousseau)

A Quiet Evening in the Barossa

Sunday, October 24th, 2004

• Domaine Paul Blanck Gewurztraminer 2002
• Domaine Paul Blanck Pinot Gris 2002
• Trevor Jones Eden Valley Riesling 2003
• Dolium Malbec Reserva 2002

A Great Day to be a Wine Merchant

Wednesday, October 20th, 2004

• Riesling 2002 (Leon Beyer)
• Richmond Grove Chardonnay 2003
• Wolf Blass Black Label Barossa Cabernet 1998
• Chateau Canon 1982

Wines We Have Drunk That You Need to Know About

Thursday, 14th October, 2004

• Grant Burge Barossa Vines Riesling 2004
• Grant Burge Barossa Vines Semillon 2003
• Seppelts Victorian Chardonnay 2003
• Rosemount Shiraz 2003
• Rosemount Traditional 2002
• Seppelt DP63 Rutherglen Grand Muscat

Notes on Four Whites

Thursday, 14th October, 2004

• Clifford Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004
• Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004
• Scharzhof Riesling 2003 (Egon Muller)
• Lindemans Padthaway Botrytis Riesling 1985

An Evening with GLUG Contributor, Chris Shanahan, Wine Journalist.

Tuesday, 12th October, 2004

• Chablis Premier Cru ‘Chapelot’ 2001 (Domaine Francoise Raveneau)
• Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling 2004
• The Long Flat Wine Company Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2004
• The Long Flat Wine Company Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2004
• Echezeaux 1997 (Champy Pere and Co.)

Dinner With Garagiste, Colin Forbes

Saturday, 9th October, 2004

• Gruner Veltliner
• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Riesling 2001
• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Shiraz 2002
• Poverty Hill Eden Valley Cabernet 2002
• Amarone della Valpolicella 1999 (Caterina Zardini)
• Rossetto Very Old Tawny
• Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2002

Semillon and the Barossa Valley

1st October, 2004

• The Beak Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2002
• ‘Les Terrasses’ Priorat 2002 (Alvare Palacies)
• Teusner Barossa Valley ‘Joshua’ 2004
• St Hallet ‘Old Block’ Shiraz 1996

Tasting wine for Glug

29th September, 2004

• J.J.Hahn 1914 Barossa Shiraz 2002
• J.J.Hahn 1928 Barossa Shiraz 2002
• J.J.Hahn Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

A delicate and delicious Moselle

25th September, 2004

• Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Referts’ 2002 (Etienne Sauzet)
• Mazis-Chambertin 2001 (Faively)
• Magpie Estate ‘Gomersal’ Grenache 2002
• Seppelts Great Western Vineyards Reserve Shiraz 1997
• Seppelts Great Western St Peters Shiraz 1999
• Balthazar Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 and 2002
• Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2002

2002 Reds at around $10 a bottle

19th September, 2004

• Peter Lehmann Clancys Barossa Red Blend 2002

A Most Interesting Evening

Evening of 12th September, 2004

• Peter Lehmann Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2000
• Domaine Raspail-Ay 1999 (Dominique Ay)
• Veritas 'Heinrich' Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro Grenache 2002
• Garretson Syrah Roset Vineyard Paso Robles 2001
• Seppelts Great Western St Peters Shiraz 1999
• Balthazar Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 and 2002
• Chateau Reynella McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

A Surprise from Eden Valley

10th September, 2004

• Peter Lehmann Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 1998

It was a Big Night in Downtown Tanunda

9th September, 2004

• Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Referts’ 2002 (Etienne Sauzet)
• Mazis-Chambertin 2001 (Faively)
• Magpie Estate ‘Gomersal’ Grenache 2002
• Seppelts Great Western Vineyards Reserve Shiraz 1997
• Seppelts Great Western St Peters Shiraz 1999
• Balthazar Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 and 2002
• Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2002