Category Archives: Strathbogie Ranges

2013 McPherson Chapter Three Chardonnay

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Sweet, oaky Chardonnay from the Strathbogie ranges. Crème caramel, coconut, figs, peach and pineapple. Creamed rice texture. Toasty, biscuity barrel work. Not my sort of Chardonnay and lacking in the finesse stakes but would make plenty of drinkers happy. 87 … Continue reading →

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2013 McPherson Chapter Three Shiraz

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Sweeter and displaying a little more oomph than the Shiraz Mourvèdre reviewed below. Depth of fruit is impressive. Sourced entirely from the Strathbogie Ranges. Boysenberry peaks over a core of blackberry and satsuma plum. Pepper and dark chocolate with sweet … Continue reading →

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2008 Chandon Cuvée 500 Vintage Collection

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

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 →

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