Category Archives: Red Blends

There are times where you wonder when the right time is to use an apostrophe but, how cool is it to have an Apostrophe that contains wine, that you can use anytime you damn well like, and you won’t get … Continue reading →

How many wine producers do you know that have a Grenache/Shiraz/Zinfandel blend? Okay, that was a trick question because there is only one and that is Hentley Farm.  Yep, this blend is unique to them. A stray mongrel conjures up … Continue reading →

Rusty Mutt?!  I’d never heard of it until I got onto Twitter and Instagram.  The good, no, great reviews that I kept reading were enough for me to finally bite the bullet and buy some. Now, the name.  You just … Continue reading →

There are some pretty good, very good, and exceptional Shiraz Malbec blends in Australia. But they had to start somewhere.  Ruckus Estate are no different. From what I have read, the young Malbec tried to be the dominate one when … Continue reading →

You have to wonder what some people think when the decide to plant grape vines in particular locations.  There must be a certain level of confidence in the environment, soil, location and ability to make something from the resultant fruit. … Continue reading →

Never, ever judge a book by it’s cover. Never.  Now put that into a wine perspective. This wine, at a ridiculous price, is an amazing story that sticks in your mind and has you doodling while you drink it.  It … Continue reading →

Established in 1895, Wendouree is heralded in Australia, their wines avidly sought after and collected.  With very old vineyards comprising shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, mataro and muscat of alexandria, the wines have incredible age-ability.  Even the 100 year old stone winery … Continue reading →

A blend of Aglianico, Petit Verdot and Touriga Francesa, this is a delicious, more-ish wine. The aromas are what mesmerises you at first.  Give this wine plenty of air and you’ll get a lovely hit of red fruits and white … Continue reading →