Category Archives: Hunter Valley

2012 David Hook Pinot Grigio

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I hadn’t realised that David Hook had such a snazzy website. Looks good and contains plenty of detail. Always helps…even if my tasting note is a bit different to his. Brown pear and limes, almonds and a suggestion of seashells. … Continue reading →

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2011 Margan White Label Limited Release Barbera

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Andrew Margan makes some very good wine in the Hunter Valley. Unfortunately this isn’t one of them. If you’re going to give it a crack, decant it. It opens up shrill with abrasive, clumsy tannin. All disjointed - up and down … Continue reading →

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2011 Thomas Wines Sweetwater Individual Vineyard Shiraz

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Next Generation Hunter Valley lads hit Brisvenice next month on May the 3rd. You can get tickets here and enter a competition to win flights to Melbourne, accommodation for two and tickets to the final pop up bar on the … Continue reading →

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2011 Mistletoe Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Apart from Lake’s Folly, Tyrrell’s Vat 47 and De Iuliis I don’t drink much in the way of Hunter Chardonnay. I find the friendly fruitiness of most examples not quite to my taste. Which doesn’t make them bad per se. It’s … Continue reading →

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2006 Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Thought now was a good time to check in on the old 2006 Tyrrell’s Vat 9. It’s in good shape as expected. Structured by tangy (in a positive sense) acidity and the finest of drying tannin. Classy vanillin oak and … Continue reading →

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2011 Meerea Park Hell Hole Semillon

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Harvested from the 40 year-old Semillon block on the Somerset Vineyard in Pokolbin. Made in a very classic style, no tricks up its sleeves – nor does it need them. Lemon zest, limes and a little hay. Forward enough to show … Continue reading →

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2007 Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Lovedale Vineyard, planted to Semillon by Maurice O’Shea in 1946 must surely rank amongst the greatest sites in Australia. Its sandy aggregate loam soils have produced so many amazing wines. This release is still brimming with youthful energy. On … Continue reading →

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2006 Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Cellar Aged Semillon

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

“Now and then, I wish it was then…” – anon. It seems an eternity since this wine was widely available on retail shelves, at least in Brisbane. In fact, when I think about it, the 2004 was the last that was … Continue reading →

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2012 Bilgavia Estate Verdelho

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Admittedly I struggle with straight Verdelhos but I rather enjoyed a glass of this in the muggy weather yesterday. Clean lines, a little texture and a spicy crisp finish. The spice really made all the difference. Melon, pineapple, peach and 2012 … Continue reading →

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2010 Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I don’t think is of quite the same standard as the glorious 2009 release but I’d happily buy and drink it regularly. It’s still a lovely expression of Hunter Shiraz from a vineyard which holds a special place in my … Continue reading →

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