Monthly Archives: July 2023

A Couple of Slow Wine Co. White Wines to Check Out

One of the best things I have done this year is visit the Orange region of New South Wales.  As much as I didn’t spend anywhere near enough time there, it was enough for me to know, I need to … Continue reading

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Usher Tinkler Cellar Door

You can generally get the feel of a cellar door the moment you walk inside.  Not that I pre-judge before sitting down but you can just tell by the enjoyment on the faces of others in the space and how … Continue reading

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Colmar Estate 2021 Chardonnay Releases

I’ve been delving into wine seriously now for, gee, thirty years I reckon.  In saying that, I have one question;  Colmar Estate, where have you been all my wine life?!  Another hidden gem in the Orange region of New South … Continue reading

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Levantine Hill 2019 Estate Releases

The word ‘Estate’ can mean a lot of things to different people. The one that really resonates with me, in the context of wine, is the stately ‘manor style’ house, bathed in sunshine, on a vast property surrounded by grapevines … Continue reading

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De Iuliis Wines Cellar Door

As much as I have frequented many wine tastings over the years, there is nothing like visiting a cellar door to taste somebody’s wines.  There is really no comparison is there? I have been lucky enough to try De Iuliis … Continue reading

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Thomas Wines Cellar Door

Considering the number of wine regions I have visited over the years, some more than once or twice, it is slightly embarrassing for me to admit that I have never been to the Hunter Valley and I really do not … Continue reading

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