Category Archives: Western Australia

2013 Howard Park Chardonnay

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Generous stylings, with plenty of winemaking influence. I’d be drinking it sooner rather than cellaring it myself. It has a sense of abundance even as a young wine. Grapefruit, peach and caramel. Buttered toast, slightly smoky barrel work. Lees and … Continue reading →

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2013 Howard Park Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Good Sauvignon though the focus, extension and intensity may pose problems given how much it will set you back. Aroma and texture are the highlights. Pineapple, guava, herbs, smoke and passionfruit syrup. Creamy and giving in the mouth. Phenolics pinch … Continue reading →

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2013 Madfish Rosé

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

It says quite a lot about the evolution of Australian Rosé when this the minimum standard I expect when tasting. Made from Shiraz. Summer pudding aromatics and flavour. A hint of spice and traction are both welcome. Fruit sweetness with … Continue reading →

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2010 MadFish Shiraz

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m quite fond of Margaret River and Great Southern Shiraz and this contains grapes from both regions. A little soft fruited and obvious but the execution is very good and it has some tannic form and texture. Always a big … Continue reading →

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2010 MadFish Premium Red Cabernet Merlot

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Tastes for the world like it’s from the Margaret River although apparently there’s fruit from the Great Southern and Geographe in there as well. Dense … Continue reading →

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2012 MadFish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

For the uninitiated, MadFish are one of the sub-labels in the Burch Family Wines stable probably best known for their generally excellent Howard Park wines. It gets complicated if I try to go into it any further than that. The 2012 … Continue reading →

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2012 Leaping Lizard Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The website tells me that Leaping Lizard wines offer “distinctive varietal fruit flavours that are sure to exceed expectations.” Obviously my expectations are too high. Tasted alongside the 2012 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and neither impressed. Tart acidity is turned up … Continue reading →

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2011 Houghton Red Classic Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The less illustrious sibling to the Houghton White Classic. Commercial quaffing wine, priced accordingly. Soft, clean, cordial-like palate of red fruits and plums, vanilla and a few olivey, leafy savoury elements. It’s actually not overly sweet. Oak influence is pretty … Continue reading →

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2012 Houghton Classic White

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

In 1937 the legendary Jack Mann created a wine known as Houghton’s White Burgundy. It was renamed the “Houghton Classic White” in 2005 (as the laws surrounding the use of French regional names demanded) and it’s still a very smart wine for the … Continue reading →

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