Category Archives: Orange

2013 Logan Weemala Pinot Gris

Tasted and rated blind in a small-ish bracket of Pinot Gris. It’s not a variety that I like to immerse myself in, although it can be done well. This is a pretty good example. Poached pear, honeycomb, brioche, baking spice … Continue reading

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2013 Cargo Road Riesling

From a vineyard situated at about 860 metres above sea level in Orange, NSW. Notable for its balance of sweetness (9g/l rs) and acid as much as its scent and palate profile. Lime zest and adult cordial with a hint … Continue reading

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2013 Logan Sauvignon Blanc

Surprisingly restrained aromatics but plenty of palate oomph. It feels like there’s a touch of oak in the mix but I don’t have any details and the website is still on the 2012 release. A bundled up and compact amalgam of passionfruit, … Continue reading

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2013 Angullong Sauvignon Blanc

Apparently about 15-20% of the fruit for this wine comes from Bantry Grove at above 950 metres in altitude. It balances the tropical body that results from Angullong’s vineyard being situated at around the 600 metre mark. I rather like the concept … Continue reading

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2013 Cooks Lot Sauvignon Blanc Lot #689

A top of thirty-four degrees in Brisbane today so I might run through three 2013 Orange Sauvignon Blancs tasted blind but reviewed in order of ascending weight. Just for something slightly different. The real issue here is the acidity and lack … Continue reading

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2013 Cargo Road Wines Gewürztraminer

Probably the two best Gewürztraminers that have crossed my path this year have been the Spring Vale 2013 and the Topper’s Mountain 2012. This release from Cargo Road Wines in Orange is as good as either of them. Grapes are left for … Continue reading

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Is Orange the New Black?

“Other people aren’t the scariest part of prison…it’s coming face to face with who you really are. Because once you’re behind these walls, there’s nowhere to run, even if you could run. The truth catches up with you in here…and … Continue reading

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2013 Logan Weemala Orange Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer can work very well in the Orange region and with a few tweaks I think Logan might be able to get a lot more out of it. The aromas are extroverted to say the least. Lychee, freshly baked bread, … Continue reading

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2013 Angullong Pinot Grigio

If you’re after a well made, clean and friendly Australian Grigio then you could do a lot worse than this effort from Angullong. Their estate vineyard sits between 600 and 640 metres above sea level, making it one of the … Continue reading

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2012 Printhie Mountain Range Chardonnay

Good drinking for the price. More than competent if a little lacking in personality. White stonefruits and lemon curd with citrus accented acidity contributing a well-defined line. The oak is a little clunky but fortunately it’s not a dominant feature. It … Continue reading

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