Monthly Archives: June 2024

2021 Yalumba ‘The Signature’ Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

There were some interesting events in 1849. Apart from American Astronomer William Cranch Bond taking the first photo of the moon, and it being the birth year of Sir Edmund Barton, our first Prime Minister, the most important thing for … Continue reading

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Chalk Hill Wines White Wine and Rosé Releases

Most people who know me are familiar with the fact I don’t mind a chat. It becomes worse when it involves talking about wine. Ratchet it up again if it involves talking to a winemaker or winery owner. I think, … Continue reading

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2022 Huntington Estate Semillon Releases

The English language is so strange at times. By this I mean, some words are spelt different ways but are pronounced the same, some words have letters in them that have no reason to be there and some words have … Continue reading

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Chardonnay Stars from Hill-Smith Family Estate

Back in the day, when I started on my wine appreciation journey, I would hear of a wine tasting event and have to drive to it. I would always be mighty careful how many wines I tried simply because I … Continue reading

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