Category Archives: Granite Belt

2012 Twisted Gum Shiraz

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Fair Granite Belt Shiraz from a cracking vintage. Best drunk young I suspect. Soft black fruits, pepper and hints of sodden soil. Medium-bodied with a fair burr of tannin. Slightly herbal on the backend. Simple pleasures. 86 Region: Granite Belt … Continue reading →

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2012 Twisted Gum Chardonnay

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

One can’t help but get the feeling that this is attempting to be Chablisesque. And I’ve never encountered an Australian wine that tastes like Chablis. Skinny, and positively bristling with slightly green acidity. Flavour is light on and centres on … Continue reading →

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2012 Ridgemill Estate Merlot

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasted over three days. Certainly needs a thorough decant. The acidity starts out pokey but works itself into the wine in time. It never quite got to where I wanted it but that was my main complaint. Sweet blackberry and plums … Continue reading →

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2012 Ridgemill Estate Chardonnay

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Flat out the best Granite Belt Chardonnay I’ve tasted. There’s a lot of French oak here and it’s a few years off showing its best but the quality is obvious. White peach, citrus, toasted sourdough, almonds and woodspice. A bit … Continue reading →

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2013 Golden Grove Vermentino

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Good to see an Australian Vermentino that engages with body and texture at a meaningful level. Ultimately I think it falls a little short of the mark in terms of execution but the intent bodes well. The lees, wild ferment and … Continue reading →

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2013 Boireann La Cima Barbera Rosata

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

There was bugger all left to taste at Boireann when I dropped in earlier this month. No surprise that the 2012 releases had sold quickly. Some of the 2013s looked smart in barrel, particularly the Shiraz Viognier. Therese Stark was … Continue reading →

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2012 Golden Grove Estate Vintage Grand Reserve Durif

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Well, I’ll be damned. Durif from the Granite Belt. And it’s a smashing drink too. Nothing like having your preconceptions challenged. Apparently it’s a bugger of a variety in the vineyard, requiring a lot of hard work to net the end … Continue reading →

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2012 Golden Grove Estate Vintage Grand Reserve Barbera

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Contains 5-10% Durif to counter Barbera’s naturally high acidity while adding a bit of colour and tannin. Smart blending. Usually made “in the peasant style my Grandfather loved to drink copious amounts of” Ray remarks, but the vintage allowed for a fuller bodied take … Continue reading →

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2012 Golden Grove Estate Vintage Grand Reserve Tempranillo

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

As soon as winemaker Ray Costanzo pulled out his new release 2012 ‘Vintage Grand Reserve’ range he made mention of how he disliked the term ‘Reserve’ when it appeared on a wine label. I couldn’t agree more but when Ray … Continue reading →

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2012 Ravens Croft Chardonnay

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve just arrived home from a week reacquainting myself with the Granite Belt – high country in Queensland. There are still some poor wines made within the region and also many that are crafted at a purely commercial level to … Continue reading →

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