Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 2020
As with the Cabernet, the fruit for this wine is sourced from top vineyardsthroughout the Barossa and then spends 18 months in a mix of
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Ken Gargett
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator.
Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food.
When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The ‘Grand Barossa’ series sources fruit from across the best sites andvineyards throughout the region. The wine spends 18 months in a mix of newand
Wills Domain Paladin Hill Matrix 2019
This is a gorgeous, classy wine. A traditional Bordeaux blend with the intention that there will usually be five varieties in the mix but for
Wills Domain Paladin Hill Shiraz 2019
The regime for their top Shiraz follows the familiar pattern to many of the other red wines in the Wills Domain portfolio – whole berries
Wills Domain Paladin Hill Chardonnay 2020
If forced to pick one wine from the latest releases from Wills Domain, this would be it (the Matrix would be a very close second).
Wills Domain Eightfold Shiraz 2019
Picked from a combination of vineyards in the early morning to keep the grapes cool, the juice saw a gentle destemming before a three-day cold
Wills Domain Eightfold Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A style which seeks to take advantage of the world class fruit the Margaret River region produces without overdoing the winemaking. The colour is a very
Wills Domain Eightfold Semillon 2021
An emerging Margaret River winery is always exciting, but much more so when the wines are seriously good. Wills Domain is based on 60 hectares
Wills Domain Eightfold Chardonnay 2021
A fine example of Margaret River Chardonnay, with the grapes picked in the chill of early morning before spending a night in a cool room,
Moss Wood Semillon 2021
Moss Wood in Margaret River has been making Semillon for over four decades, and it has a loyal following. Not always as consistent as their
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Ribbon Vale wines always raise the dreaded debate about ‘2nd labels’. I know that they are not 2nd wines at all, but I am
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot 2019
Merlot may not have the overwhelming popularity it did some years ago but it still has many fans. This one was handpicked into small, open
Moss Wood Chardonnay 2020
This is an exciting Chardy from Moss Wood (aren’t they all?). Scintillating colour with the greens mixing with a pale sunrise. This is young, for
Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2019
I’m sure that the team at Moss Wood are sick and tired of the ‘does Pinot Noir work in Margaret River?’ debate. No question that
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa 2020
A wine like this is always a tough one to review. As ever, it must be done as objectively as possible on the undoubted merits
Taylors Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon was the wine with which Taylors initially made such an immense impression on Aussie winelovers. It was hugely popular back in the day
Taylors Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2021
Picked at night, to ensure cool fruit and freshness, the whole berries go to the press before a cold soak provides the exact colour the
Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2020
Dean Hewitson set himself the challenge of crafting a full-flavoured Barossa red using French oak, and offering “fine grained tannins, balance, clear fruit expression”, which
Hewitson Baby Bush Mourvèdre 2020
We recently looked at Hewitson’s ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre, a rather famous wine coming from a vineyard planted in 1853 – theoldest Mourvèdre vines on the
Hewitson Miss Harry GSM 2020
A typical southern Rhône style blend, though one could argue that these days, it is as much a Barossa blend as it is Rhône. 40%Grenache,
Hewitson Belle Ville Rosé 2021
A delightful blend of Mourvèdre and Cinsault are found in this Barossa Rosé. Burnt orange sunset in colour, this is Provençalin style in more ways
Geoff Merrill Jacko’s Shiraz 2015
This cracking Shiraz is a tribute it Michael ‘Jacko’ James, a cellar hand at the Geoff Merrill winery before he tragically passed. I am certain
Cumulus and Quilty & Gransden
They say that Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. Perhaps, but I would suggest that the Australian wine industry is the friendliest place. Where
Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2021
The source of the grapes for this Riesling, from the Porongurup ranges in the Great Southern, is some of the oldest plantings in the region.
