Category Archives: Pinot Noir

I was listening to an interview with Clive Jones, winemaker at Nautilus Estate, and it was easy to see how much he enjoyed working there. You could tell it in his voice. There was excitement, exuberance, and a genuineness about … Continue reading →

Every year, people from all walks of life across Australia are recognised for their contributions in the New Years Day Honours List, the Australia Day Honours List, or the King’s Birthday Honours list and, in most cases, deservedly so. Yet, … Continue reading →

Bravo to Angullong for venturing into the territory of this delicate grape variety with its first-ever Pinot Noir release. It’s a move that I think is both brave and refreshingly confident. Pinot can be a notoriously fussy bugger of a … Continue reading →

As U.S. General George S. Patton once said, “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” That sentiment rings true for Castle Rock Estate’s winemaker, Rob Diletti, who experienced considerable challenges with the 2024 vintage. Through … Continue reading →

There are many things that are inevitable in life and one of them is moving further away from being young. I don’t mind having birthdays, not at all, but it is such that, regardless of what you do, nature has … Continue reading →

When someone is looking at the Pinot Noir shelves in a bottle shop, they generally don’t look toward the bottom where the ‘cheap’ ones are usually placed. Let’s be honest, to most people who enjoy a Pinot Noir, the price … Continue reading →

This is such a delightful wine, such an impressive Pinot Noir, that I decided I just wanted to tell you about it from the get-go. It was fruitful and flavoursome while maintaining the elegance expected of Pinot Noir. Dark cherries … Continue reading →

When an artist paints something he knows it will be appreciated by someone who ‘knows’ their art but hopefully by someone who, for whatever reason, just likes it for what they see. I would imagine it would be the same … Continue reading →

How often, on a clear and sunny day, have you come across a lake or large pond that is so still that it perfectly reflects all that encompasses it? And, when something touches upon the surface, a ripple is sent … Continue reading →