5 in 5 Friday: Chardonnays on Rotation

5 in 5 Friday: Chardonnays on Rotation

5 Chardonnays on Rotation   – 2021 Giant Steps Chardonnay, Yarra Valley VIC 12.5%, screwcap, RRP $40 A blend of five single vineyards in the Yarra: Sexton, Tarraford, Applejack, Primavera and Wombat Creek. Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed to 500L French...
Penfolds 2021 Release + 2017 Grange

Penfolds 2021 Release + 2017 Grange

The 2021 Penfolds Collection Awaits… On sale August 5th – 2021 Bin 51 Eden Valley 11%, stainless steel ferment. A brilliant year; Kym Schroeter believes this is the best Eden Valley riesling vintage since 2002, or 2005. Lime, coriander, early season nashi pear...
The Standish 2019 Release

The Standish 2019 Release

2019 Standish Release The Standish 2019 Release Each year, the Standish shiraz collection is released in two tranches. The first, in May, to the database. This year, in 2021, the Lamella was already sold out just one hour after I received the email, I mistakenly...
Barossa Wine Auction 2021

Barossa Wine Auction 2021

The Barossa Wine Auctions AMBASSADOR for The Barossa Live Wine Auction This year, I have been invited to be one of the four ambassadors for the Barossa Live Wine Auction (as a key part of the bi-ennial Barossa Vintage Festival), along with Andrew Caillard MW, Alex...
Penfolds 2018 Quantum Napa Release

Penfolds 2018 Quantum Napa Release

Penfolds Release 2018 Napa Valley Quantum Penfolds Releases Napa Valley Quantum: Wine of the World   This is a story about a winery in Australia, whose mandate is to source the best fruit each vintage, from the region that is doing it best each vintage. Unlike...