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2012 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc
The third release of The Story’s Rhone white blend, composed of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier (60%/20%/20%). More forward than the 2011 and more complex than the 2010. All good expressions mind you. This was actually one of the wines I chose … Continue reading
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2008 Seppelt St Peters Shiraz
I’ve tasted this wine twice this month, once in passing and once over a fair deal of time. On neither occasion have I come away impressed. The fruit is swathed in saw dust oak but from what I can make out, … Continue reading
2010 Mount Langi Cliff Edge Shiraz
Well, this is just exquisite. The best Cliff Edge ever made and a ridiculous bargain even at full tote. If you like cool climate Shiraz then back up the truck when it hits the shelves. Lighter bodied and more delicate than previous releases … Continue reading
2010 Best’s Great Western Bin No 1 Shiraz
Ripe, concentrated and predominantly red fruited. What’s impressive is the vitality – which I suspect is related to some superb vintage conditions in 2010. Regardless, it’s another terrific Grampians Shiraz from Best’s Great Western. Sexy yet discreet mocha and clove … Continue reading
2009 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz
A long overdue review of a wine that’s getting better with each release; especially since it started being sourced entirely from estate grown fruit. It’s a belter at full tote but the fact that you can find it for under $25 makes … Continue reading
2012 Best’s Great Western Riesling
This wine was sent to me by the lovely Hannah Toy who works as part of the Grampians Tourism association PR team. Regular readers of this site will know that I harbour a love for the Grampians and its wines. It’s … Continue reading
2011 The Story Grampians Tempest Shiraz
It’s a sign of the honesty and forthrightness of winemaker Rory Lane that his 2011 entry-level Shiraz is named “Tempest”. The label displays people walking along a jetty with umbrellas under the pouring rain. It was that kind of year … Continue reading
2010 The Story Rice’s Vineyard Shiraz
Rice’s Vineyard in the Grampians is the warmest and earliest ripening site from which ‘The Story Wines’ sources Shiraz grapes. I actually put in my order for these 2010 wines before tasting them and left this one off the list…not … Continue reading
2010 The Story Garden Gully Vineyard Shiraz
Rory Lane, the very talented man behind ‘The Story’ wines, has produced three single vineyard Shirazes from the 2010 vintage. Whilst there is considerable similarity between them in terms of the winemaking techniques employed, each displays its own unique character. … Continue reading
2011 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc
I’m a big believer when it comes to white ‘Rhone’ varieties and their place in the Australian wine landscape. Sure, many poor examples continue to be made and there’s no doubt we are still searching for the right terroirs to … Continue reading