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Category Archives: Macedon
2012 Vino Athlético Pinot Noir
The brainchild of sommeliers Matt Brooke and Liam O’Brien. Tasted next to a Vino Athlético Pinot Noir 2004 which provided a pleasant hit of aged Pinot flavour for thirty dollars, although I believe this is a better wine again. In … Continue reading
2008 Chandon Cuvée 500 Vintage Collection
The second annual Chandon Sparkling Summit was held earlier this year and it once again proved to be a rewarding event. A 2010 Herbert Hall Brut seared the enamel off my teeth and strengthened my belief that UK sparkling wine … Continue reading
2010 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
Curly Flat’s Pinot Noir has evolved over the years. I’m of the belief that this is their most accomplished effort yet. It combines the ethereal quality of the 2000 release with the complexity I think they’ve been chasing. The package … Continue reading
2004 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
I’ve just been celebrating a (relatively) major birthday milestone (thus the four days of inactivity on this site). Many and varied exceptional wines were consumed and the odd one even received a note and score. But all that’s par for the … Continue reading
2012 Mitchell Harris Rosé
Two regions, two grapes, one succesful Rosé. A blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Pinot Noir sourced from the Pyrenees and Macedon. Pale pink. Perky acidity encased in a pillowy, yielding mouthfeel with a satisfying phenolic tug at the end. … Continue reading
2010 Curly Flat Chardonnay
When Curly Flat Chardonnay is on song, it’s about as good as any other Chardonnay in Australia. The 2002 and 2004 were such wines and they’ve hit that same mark again with the 2010. Smoky oak and plenty of it … Continue reading
2010 Williams Crossing Chardonnay by Curly Flat
I reckon Curly Flat’s ‘William’s Crossing’ Chardonnay may just be the best value example of the variety outside of Hoddles Creek. The fruit is from the same vineyard as the standard Curly Flat and it’s vinified in the same manner, it’s … Continue reading
2008 Sabre by Mitchell Harris
Speccy labeling from the team at Mitchell Harris. Befits the wine, their first Sparkling release. Winemaker John Harris spent time plying his trade at Domaine Chandon and it shows in the confident expression in front of me. It’s a blend of 65% … Continue reading
2009 Curly Flat Chardonnay
They didn’t produce a lot of Chardonnay at Curly Flat in 2009 but what was made looks to be very special indeed. Typical Estate aromas and flavours combined with emphatic length and the complexity generated from adroit winemaker inputs may make this the … Continue reading
2008 Curly Flat Chardonnay
Macedon 12.8% Screwcap $42 This is the best Curly Flat Chardonnay since the sublime 2004 release. It’s fresh, mouth-watering, balanced and long. Nectarine and tangerine dominate ripe grapefruit and white peach with basil adding another dimension to an expressive bouquet. The … Continue reading