2010 The Hedonist Shiraz
A textbook example of an Aussie Shiraz done well. A giant bouquet of black fruit with some pepper to back it up. Blackberry and more pepper on the palate, with a smooth, medium-long… Read More
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2011 Zig Zag Zin
A full-bodied, juicy Zinfandel with aromas of cherry and raspberry jam that expands to blueberry and licorice on the palate. Rich tannins with a delicious, fruit-driven finish. A Mike’s Must Have! Drink within… Read More
2013 Momo Pinot Gris
A rather subdued Pinot Gris, featuring mild aromas of peach, lemon and sweet honey. Smooth, with a short finish. Not bad, bit nowhere near great. Drink tonight with friends on the patio. Price:… Read More
2012 Francis Ford Diamond Collection Gold Label Coppola Chardonnay
A smooth Chardonnay loaded with flavours of apple and peach and secondary flavours of buttered toast and a touch of minerality. A very solid Chardonnay offering. Drink tonight with pork chops or chicken… Read More
2012 La Crema Sonoma Chardonnay
La Crema consistently delivers world class Chardonnay and this Sonoma offering is no exception. Buttery and smooth with toasty aromas that lead through to tropical fruit flavours and notes of apple sauce. A… Read More
2012 Forrest Estate The Doctors’ Sauvignon Blanc
Doctor’s, doctors, Sauvignon blanc, light, Marlborough, New Zealand, NZ, crisp, refreshing, citrus, 2012
2010 Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciardi Chianti Classico Riserva
A delicious Chianti featuring great balance with the quintessential sour cherry and peppery flavours. While its fantastic now, this will only improve with time. I would drink through 2017-18 with spaghetti and meatballs… Read More
2010 Papale Linea Oro Primitivo Di Manduria
One of the nicest, if not the nicest, Primitivo I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Almost black in colour and featuring beautiful aromas of cherry, vanilla and chocolate, this is an… Read More
2011 La Ferme du Mont Cotes du Rhône-villages Let Ponnant
A well-balanced Rhône offering bursting with cherry and raspberry with underlying layers of spice and a dollop of pepper. Fuller bodied and absolutely lovely! A Mike’s Must Have! Enjoy within the next year… Read More
2011 Eric Forest l’Ame Forest Pouilly-Fuisse
A complex, creamy and smooth Chardonnay that features beautiful aromas of apple sauce and pear preserves. Works into more buttery and vanilla flavours on the palate followed by apples and pear notes. Very… Read More