Category Archives: Australia

2012 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Merlot

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Metlot Sweet and sour flavours. Plums and berries. The sort of woody tannin I rightly or wrongly associate with oak staves. Vanilla custard. It’s all a bit hollow and skinny, and it doesn’t hang around long. 83 Region: Australia Alcohol: … Continue reading →

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2012 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Shiraz

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

“She brought me another whisky Said “Here’s to the best you ever had” We laughed and made a toast It wasn’t the best I ever had Not even close” – Bruce Springsteen, ‘Reno’ Lifted blackberry, pepper and faux plums. Lipstick … Continue reading →

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2013 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Solid and straightforward Australian Sauvignon Blanc at a fair price. Tropicals over citrus. A little sweaty. Passionfruit, melon, asparagus and guava with a squeeze of lemon. Tangy. Not too sweet, not too sharp, a hint of grip and miscellaneous herbs … Continue reading →

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2013 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Semillon Sayvignon Banc

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Recommended retail price is listed but you’ll be able to find it for less without any effort. Dilute and without much length but citrusy, fresh and clean. Easy to slug back. Echoes of unripe passionfruit, lemongrass and herbs. Very refreshing … Continue reading →

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2012 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Chardonnay

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The website mentions the Riverina but the bottle makes no reference to a GI. The value is undeniably high. There’s not a great deal of personality but it drinks well. Ripe but fresh lemon and nectarine with peaks of mango … Continue reading →

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2012 Trentham Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Good value drinking from Trentham Estate. It’s what they do best. Blackcurrants, chocolate, licorice and olives with some basic polished floorboard and spice barrel (or stave?) influence. It isn’t a refined wine by any means but at the price it offers … Continue reading →

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2013 Logan Apple Tree Flat Rosé

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve liked the vintages of Logan Wine’s Hannah Rosé that I’ve tasted. This is my first encounter with the less expensive Apple Tree Flat tier. It’s ok but it isn’t anything to get rowdy about. Has a strawberry and cherry … Continue reading →

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2010 Chandon Vintage Brut

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Chandon’s Vintage Brut is looking particularly smart this year. The best expression I’ve seen since at least the 2006 vintage. It’s fresh, pristine and quite delicious. Grapes were sourced from the Yarra Valley, the King Valley, the Strathbogie ranges and … Continue reading →

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2013 Trentham Estate Verdejo

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is the first Australian Verdejo I’ve come across. And it’s pretty good. Reminds me of why I once held a fair amount of respect for Trentham Estate. Wish I had a bottle image to promote it. It has some texture and presence, … Continue reading →

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2013 Trentham Estate Pinot Gris

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I have absolutely no information about this wine except that it comes from Australia. So let’s cut to the chase. Smells and tastes of lime sherbet and brown pears over lychees. A hint of spice. Residual sugar sweetness but some … Continue reading →

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