Category Archives: Orange

2012 Angullong Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasted amongst a raft of Australian Sauvignon Blancs and it shone like a beacon on a moonless night. Personally, I think Orange is the best region in Australia when it comes to the variety. I also suspect that it’s what … Continue reading →

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2010 Faisan Estate Chardonnay

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

If you’re a fan of the butterscotch Chardonnays from the days of yore, then this might be for you. Personally, I find this as attractive as sucking on a Butter Menthol. Reminds me of having a sore throat. You’re immediately … Continue reading →

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2010 Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Shiraz

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

“This, the best, most concentrated shiraz of the vintage was selected from The Ridge, a small part of our Griffin Road home vineyard. Hand picked and naturally fermented by wild yeasts in small open fermenters at our brand new Wallace … Continue reading →

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2009 Cumulus Shiraz

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Glossy wine. Quite sweet and smooth but it’s not really big. It’s actually more in the quaffing realm I reckon. Oh, and the winery website is pretty nifty I must say. Labels are good too…but back to the wine. Chocolate, plum, … Continue reading →

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2010 Swinging Bridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

There’s nothing that ‘reserved’ about this wine. And so far, from the other opinions I’ve read, there’s nothing ‘reserved’ about the way people respond to it. It may just be a polarising kind of wine. Personally, I really like it. … Continue reading →

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2011 Climbing Pinot Gris

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Part of the Cumulus stable of wines, this won’t set the house on fire but it’s very well made. Perhaps a little safe but sure to find a wide audience. Nashi pears, lime, nuts and sherbet form part of a … Continue reading →

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2007 Patina Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

You hear a lot of talk about the Orange region and Chardonnay but unfortunately I’m yet to taste an example that’s excited me. This one from Patina, held back according to the press release ‘so that [it gets] to our … Continue reading →

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2009 Stockman’s Ridge Outlaw Shiraz

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Stockman’s Ridge top tier Shiraz from Orange has garnered a fair bit of praise recently – Best Red Wine in the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show, 93 big ones from Mike Bennie in WBM’s Wine 100 magazine and a glowing review from … Continue reading →

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2009 Belgravia Roussanne

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Orange 12.9% Screwcap $22 I always get a little excited when an Australian Roussanne turns up in the mail. It’s such an exotic grape, so esoteric…or maybe I’m just very strange. Plenty of appeal to be found here, although I … Continue reading →

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2010 Belgravia Gewürtztraminer

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Orange 13.0% Screwcap $22 This wine had me at the nose…and let’s face it, a good Gewürtztraminer should be aromatically charged. Turkish delight, lychees, pink musk sticks and ginger leap from the glass. Leap I say! It tastes as it smells; … Continue reading →

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