Category Archives: Beechworth

2012 Sorrenberg Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Is this Australia’s finest Sauvignon Semillon blend? I suspect so. It’s 80%/20% respectively and it’s a blinder. Sorrenberg really are Beechworth’s quiet achiever. Fermented entirely in older oak after a little skin contact. Wild yeast and significant lees. Smells terrific. Beeswax, lime and … Continue reading →

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2011 A.Rodda Aquila Audax Vineyard Tempranillo

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A cerebral interpretation of Australian Tempranillo and one that I suspect some will found a little challenging. I like it for its moxie and the level of interest it provides. Fruit was sourced from a Beechworth vineyard planted in 1997. Forest leaf, earth, violets and … Continue reading →

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2011 Jamsheed Harem Series Madame Chard

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A fair number of good Australian Chardonnay around the $20 price point these days but none of them have quite as much character as Madame Chard. Be prepared to be taken on a ride. A funky, briney and nutty layer … Continue reading →

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2011 Jamsheed Harem Series Le Blanc Plonk

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

For someone who has arguably already made a name for himself via single vineyard Syrahs from the Yarra Valley and the Grampians, Jamsheeed winemaker Gary Mills is one hell of a blender – across varieties and regions. The 2011 Le … Continue reading →

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2010 Giaconda Nantua Les Deux

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The Great Australian White – Chardonnay Roussanne. I believe head winemaker Rick Kinzbrunner stumbled on the blend by accident after topping up a Chardonnay barrel with Roussanne by accident. What a happy mistake?! This is very much in the Giaconda … Continue reading →

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2010 A.Rodda Chardonnay

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Having spent time as assistant winemaker to David Bicknell at Oakridge it’s fitting that Adrian Rodda’s first release under his eponymous label is a Chardonnay. It’s an exciting debut, full of energy and verve. As an aside, I’m quite taken with … Continue reading →

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2010 Sorrenberg Gamay

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Sorrenberg winemaker Barry Morey has produced the goods again with this release. I liked the 2009 but this is a noticeably better wine. The quality of the grapes seems to shine through here. There’s 10% Pinot included in the mix. … Continue reading →

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2009 Sorrenberg Gamay

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Beechworth 13.9% Cork $40 Drank a lot of wines over Xmas, most were extremely good and only one was corked. I’d say I can’t complain but I hate cork, so that’s not entirely true. This is sealed with cork…and that’s … Continue reading →

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2008 Sorrenberg Chardonnay

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Beechworth 13.8% Cork $50.40 Source: Retail The vineyard at Sorrenberg is only 2.5 hectares, so it doesn’t produce a lot of wine. But judging from this, my first experience with Sorrenberg, what Barry and Jan Morey do make is really … Continue reading →

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2005 Castagna Genesis Syrah

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Beechworth 14.0% Diam $76.50 Source: Retail I wasn’t going to publish a note on this, I had meant to share it and enjoy it without attaching it to any idea of work.  But a few things have led me to … Continue reading →

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