by Ray Johnson | Oct 13, 2009 | Australia, Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia
McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, South Eastern Australia, Chardonnay 2007 In the nose there is plenty of fruit, from pear to tropicals like papaya. In the mouth the freshness of the fruit is front and center, accentuated by just enough acidity, with a little warmth and...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 6, 2009 | Australia, Fortified dessert, Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria
Chambers Rosewood Vineyards, Rutherglen, Muscat nv The nose smells of oranges and brown spices, as if wound into a custard. In the mouth the wine is rich, very complex, soft and luxurious. This wine and others like it from Rutherglen are a great value, giving you a...
by Ray Johnson | May 25, 2009 | Australia, Riesling, South Eastern Australia
McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, South Eastern Australia, Riesling 2007 Lime and petrol combine in the nose with a bit of fresh, sweet flowers. In the mouth there is a nice sweetart character; this light-bodied Riesling is clean and refreshing. The RS is 6 grams per litre...
by Ray Johnson | May 18, 2009 | Australia, Pinot Gris and Grigio, South Australia
Robert Oatley, South Australia, Pinot Grigio 2008 This is 100% Pinot Grigio; most of the grapes were sourced from Currency Creek, south of my alma mater Adelaide and a bit came in from the Alpine Valleys of Victoria. Production was all stainless, the final RS is 4 g/l...
by Ray Johnson | May 12, 2009 | Australia, Barossa, Grenache, South Australia
Yalumba, Barossa, Bush Vine, Grenache 2007 The nose features red fruit, fresh and dried with herbs and brambles. In the mouth the wine is soft, fruity and very light-bodied. The vines that produced this wine are 30 to 70 years old. Produced in Angaston 14.5% $11.99 at...
by Ray Johnson | May 12, 2009 | Australia, Clare Valley, Riesling, South Australia
Grosset, Clare Valley, Polish Hill, Riesling 2008 As in the past, lots of lime that goes a long time! Tasted again in January ’10, the classic petrol notes are coming out. Grosset always captures the notion of concentrated wine and here in a very dry, austere...
