Category Archives: Chardonnay

Chardonnay doesn’t have to be ‘complex’ or need to have ‘layers’ to be a good one.  There are quite a few these days that are made true to the variety to simply be enjoyed with food or not.  This one … Continue reading →

Chardonnay is a variety that is looked at very closely in this household let me tell you.  My wife and I are Chardonnay fans so if it makes it to these pages, it’s a winner in our eyes. I knew … Continue reading →

I had a bit of a scratch of the head when I tried this wine (and another of the ‘Taylor Made’ range).  I was thinking, how do Taylors keep coming up with a new range and continue to hit the … Continue reading →

The talk around town is that Riesling seems not to be getting the attention it deserves.  I think I read where it was referred to as the ‘noble white grape’…which is fine,  I get that and I like it a … Continue reading →

How good is this wine.  Not only because of it’s quality but it’s versatility.  I was lucky enough to enjoy a bottle of this with Christmas Lunch. As is always the case, there is a heap of different meats, vegies … Continue reading →

If someone said to me, “When you’re in New South Wales, make sure you visit Cowra.  There’s some nice wines coming out of there,” it would be met with a rather quizzical look and a raised eyebrow.  Hold that thought. … Continue reading →

Disclaimer first up.  I helped Michael O’Brien at the Taste of Tasmania when he had a couple of staff that were not able to assist him pour tastings and sell his wine.  I tried this wine prior to this event. … Continue reading →

Michael O’Brien is the man behind Domaine Dawnelle.  Well he’s also the man in front and to the left and to the right of Domaine Dawnelle.  He does everything.  Well, I think he does because every time I see something … Continue reading →

Rowlee?  I have no idea where the name originated…and…it doesn’t matter.  The wine speaks for itself.  What must be highlighted is the vineyard sits at the same level as if you were three parts the way up Mount Wellington/Kunanyi in … Continue reading →