Category Archives: Central Ranges

2012 Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo

Cold, wet season in Orange and the Central Ranges. It shows here. Only just medium-bodied. The acidity is a lemony. Savoury, fresh red berries and mulch. Spicy with a good deal of crunchy tannin. It is a little sharp and … Continue reading

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2013 Logan Apple Tree Flat Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

“The more I think about it the bigger it gets” – graffiti in an underpass that leads to Fortitude Valley in Brisbane. Soft acidity, blurry tropical fruit and citrus flavour. The aromas and palate lack dynamics. Bitter herbs hang around … Continue reading

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2013 Rolling Pinot Grigio

Well, I reckon it’s a Gris but  let’s move on. Stewed pear, honeysuckle, almonds and a hint of sourdough bread. Has quite a bit of spicy body and flavour. The fruit is anterior though, leaving the spice on its lonesome … Continue reading

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2012 Rolling Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Rolling Wines are part of the Cumulus stable with fruit sourced from vineyards ranging between 557 to 600 metres in altitude. This is the first release of their GSM – 48% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 12% Mourvèdre with the Grenache … Continue reading

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2012 David Hook Reserve Central Ranges De Novo Bianco

Another Australian white blend crosses my path. It makes me happy. Onwards! We must move forward, not backward; upward not forward; and always twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom! A blend of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling grown on … Continue reading

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2010 Windowrie The Mill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Central Ranges 12.0% Screwcap $16.99 Source: Sample In 2009, Windowrie made the decision to source the fruit for their wines from the Hilltops, Orange and Mudgee regions, all within 100 miles of the winery in Cowra. Australia has a fine … Continue reading

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2010 Windowrie The Mill Verdelho

Central Ranges 15.0% Screwcap $16.99 Source: Sample I’m pretty sure this is the first Verdelho I’ve ever been sent. It’s certainly the first Verdelho I’ve tasted that has come in at 15% and that really does seem to be the … Continue reading

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