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"For your pleasure
In our present state
Part false part true
Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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Gravel hard and looseThere all night lying
With your dark horse hiding
Abhorring such extremes" - Bryan FerryCategories
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2011 Vinteloper ODEON Riesling
And, in the red corner… Within the ‘Art vs Science’ dichotomy, the Odeon Riesling illustrates the side of ‘Art’: “The specific techniques employed in the making of this wine must remain, in some part, clandestine, but in essence, the basis is … Continue reading
2011 Vinteloper Watervale Riesling
David Bowley sent out his two 2011 Vinteloper Rieslings (each made from exactly the same material) under the banner of ‘Art vs Science’. This offering represents the latter, with the wine made “by the book, using the tools of my education”. It experienced … Continue reading
2010 Jamsheed Great Western Westgate Riesling
Gary Mills makes intriguing wine. The sort of booze that challenges perceptions and broadens horizons. He’s extremely interested in single site expression but appears to come at it in an unapologetically interpretive manner. I’m not precisely sure what he first … Continue reading
2011 clos Clare Watervale Riesling
For those unfamiliar with the ‘clos Clare’ label, current owners Tom and Sam are grandsons of the legendary Jim Barry – the first qualified winemaker to work in the Clare Valley. The fruit for this wine is sourced from 40 year old … Continue reading
2011 Dandelion Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
Sourced from a 98 year old vineyard in the Eden Valley. No shenanigans from Elena Brooks when it comes to the winemaking either. Go long on this, it’s not giving away much just yet. Chalk, slate, lime and lemon. Stern stuff. … Continue reading
2011 Rieslingfreak No.5 Riesling
I’m always interested in trying off-dry Rieslings from the Clare Valley. Having said that, I generally walk away disappointed. That’s pretty much the case here. Aromatically chock full of pineapple, mango and ultra-ripe lime/lemon with subtle floral notes. Lacks definition … Continue reading
2011 Henschke Julius Riesling
I first tasted this at the Brisbane Fine Wine Partners ‘Feast’ event in August and I was quite taken with it. Last week I spent a few hours looking at it again. There’s no doubt it’s a quality wine but … Continue reading
Wirra Wirra’s Woodhenge Cup: Stay Low and Pull don’t Push
Adelaide Here I am, living in Australia, writing about wine, talking about terroir and until earlier this month I’d never set foot in South Australia. Heresy! I’ve always been a bookish type, gathering my thoughts and impressions from ‘secondary texts’ but … Continue reading
2011 KT Peglidis Vineyard Riesling
Kerri Thompson began crafting wines under her own label in 2007, with a seven year stint as head winemaker at Leasingham under her belt. I first tasted her Rieslings at my brother’s wedding at the Lake House in 2010 and then again, on … Continue reading
2011 Pewsey Vale Riesling
Well, it’s time to crank things up again after a two month hiatus. I think I’ll start with a wine that is easy to review…and, indeed, recommend. Another sterling rendition of High Eden Riesling from the renowned Pewsey Vale vineyard, … Continue reading