Category Archives: Riesling

The Di Giorgio family make some very special red wines.  That goes without saying.  I had no idea they had a Riesling in their range until a cellar door visit in 2014. Kongorong (thankfully it’s pretty easy to say) is … Continue reading →

The reaction from my mates to me pouring them a Queensland wine is interesting but, when I poured them this Riesling from the sunshine state it was with a certain level of trepidation from them.  They were not particularly enthusiastic … Continue reading →

The youthfulness is obvious as soon as you pour it.  Almost water-like in colour.  The floral and citrus aromas that rose from the glass were a sign of things to come. Lemons, limes do their bit, of course, but with … Continue reading →

I am a sucker for Riesling that’s no secret.  You’d be hard pressed to find me bagging out one…ever!  I live in Tasmania so I am lucky to have access to some damn good gear.  That’s not to say I’m … Continue reading →

At the end of a day when I had moved 3 cubic metres of recycled road bitumen using only a rake, square mouth shovel and an old cement hand roller, I was hot, sweaty, smelly, knackered and thirsty. I tidied … Continue reading →

How good is Louisa Rose?!  That’s not really a question, it’s more a statement.  There aren’t many people around the industry, or even consumers for that matter, who don’t know this talented lady. I’m a big fan of Riesling (as … Continue reading →

I have tasted and drunk plenty of Tassie riesling and I don’t remember ever being disappointed with one.  I may have been but I doubt it. Something that did surprise me, and may surprise you, is that Moores Hill were … Continue reading →

I have mentioned before that part of the vineyard at Kinvarra Estate was planted in 1990, some of it to Riesling.  I can distinctly recall tasting some old Rieslings from here at a wine expo (for want of a better … Continue reading →

Situated at Rowella in the picturesque Tamar Valley just north of Launceston, Holm Oak is definitely a place to visit if you are in the north of Tasmania. Owners, Bec and Tim Duffy consistently produce premium quality wines which are … Continue reading →