Category Archives: Chardonnay et al

2009 Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A dry, minerally line and length take on Australian sparkling wine with fruit sourced from the Ducks Lane vineyard in Seville, Coombe Farm in Coldstream and Dalry Road in Healesville. It’s a blend of 74% Chardonnay and 26% Pinot Noir … Continue reading →

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2012 David Hook Reserve Central Ranges De Novo Bianco

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

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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2011 Between Five Bells White

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

One of the most exciting developments in the Australian wine scene last year was the arrival of Between Five Bells - a collective comprised of David Fesq, Lethbridge’s Ray Nadeson and sommelier Josh Dunne. Sign up to their newsletter and check out their blog. … Continue reading →

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2012 Ar Fion Field Blend

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Dave Mackintosh, he of New Zealand and Gaelic heritage not to mention ‘Salo’ side project fame, kicks off his new Ar Fion label (“Our Wine” in Scottish Gaelic) with a couple of beauties – a Rosé which I’ll review shortly and this … 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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2008 Nantua Les Deux

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Beechworth 13.5% Screwcap $50 Source- Retail Firstly, a confession. This is the first Rick Kinzbrunner wine I have tried. For someone who loves the Australian wine industry, that is somewhat of a crime. For someone who tries to champion Rhone … Continue reading →

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2007 Castagna Adam’s Rib The White

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Beechworth Vic 14% Diam $35- Tasted 15/1/09 A blend of Chardonnay and Viognier, this wine works a treat. It smells of white flowers, hazlenuts, vanilla beans, peach, honeycomb, cream, apricot and ginger. This heady and complex mix plays out on … Continue reading →

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