Brand & Sons CBD Single Vineyard Shiraz 2014
From an acre of old shiraz vines, the vineyard is known as the ‘CBD’ or the ‘House Block’, coming from the heart of the Coonawarra
Author: Ken Gargett
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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.
Brand & Sons ‘Last Sunday Drive’ Cabernet Franc 2019
We are back in ‘every wine gets a name’ territory. At least this time the wines have a story. The Brand family is one of
Brand & Sons Fire and Ice Shiraz 2018
I was expecting Game of Thrones references here – perhaps the perfect wine to enjoy while watching Ned Stark’s head roll across the mud? Sadly,
Brand & Sons Night Owls Shiraz Malbec 2018
The Night Owls reference is apparently to a local jazz band. Fortunately, I like the wine a lot more than I like jazz (wasn’t the
Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Baker’s Run is a lovely tribute to Eric Brand, who was a baker before he was involved with wine, his profession after returning from War.
Brand & Sons Family Reserve Cabernets 2016
A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot, this is a superbly crafted example of a Bordeaux blend from Coonawarra. ‘Family
Brand & Sons Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
This is the real deal. Coonawarra Cabernet which spent 24 months in oak and has resulted in a wonderful wine. This is the initial release
Orin Swift – A Californian Legend
Orin Swift sounds more like a character in an Agatha Christie mystery than a winery, but a Californian winery it is and a most impressive
Corryton Burge ‘Percival Norman’ Barossa Shiraz 2019
This is my pick from the entire Corryton Burge range. It is part of the Kin premium range and hence $45, but more than worth
Signature Wines The Sector Tempranillo 2019
The Sector range is a step up from the Coordinates, not just in price but in quality. This is from a single block in the
Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The first boutique winery in Australia was Lake’s Folly in the Hunter Valley. Naturally, its wines quickly became ‘must-have’s’ for those few early wine-obsessed drinkers,
Chard Farm River Run Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
2019 is getting lots of hype as something pretty special from across the ditch, so the chance to look at a couple of cracking Pinots
Chard Farm ‘Mata-Au’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
Next step up is this pinot, from the Mata-Au vineyards in the Lowburn and Parkburn areas of the Cromwell basin. More specifically, 33% from the
Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2020
The team has sourced some quality fruit for this Eden Valley Riesling – from the Milton Tscharke family vineyards. It opens with some intense notes
The Farm Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017
Barossa Shiraz has to be everyone’s favourite wine. This is an interesting one. Soft and exhibiting some dark berry and floral notes, with hints of
La Resistance Organic Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2018
Like the La Resistance Rose, this is a blend of grenache and shiraz and is made/grown organically. An attractive magenta colour with chocolate, dry herbs,
La Resistance Organic Côtes du Rhône Rose 2019
French Rose. Is there anything hotter? It comes in many guises, including some premium offerings for which one pays top dollar. The problem with that
Silkwood Estate The Walcott Shiraz 2018
Another fine Pemberton wine and again, from a single vineyard. Why is it named the Walcott? Apparently, it was one Pemberton Walcott who fronted up
Silkwood Estate The Walcott Pinot Noir 2019
A single vineyard wine with a slightly deeper colour, this offers red fruits, vanilla, cherry and floral notes with good ripeness. What lifts this above
Silkwood Estate The Bowers Pinot Noir 2020
A single vineyard Pinot which absolutely reeks of cherries. Red cherries, black cherries; cherries, cherries and more cherries. It’s bright and soft with a hint
Silkwood Estate The Walcott Chardonnay 2019
Stick your nose in this and you’ll be immediately overwhelmed by a lovely, elevated, ripe aroma of peaches. Gorgeous ripe peaches, lots of stonefruit and
Silkwood Estate The Bowers Sauvignon Blanc 2020
No secret that I am not a fan of sauvignon blanc. Not usually. Indeed, my only death threat came after I was feeling particularly uncharitable
Silkwood Estate The Walcott Riesling 2020
We are so used to riesling from the Clare and Eden Valleys that we forget how appealing some of those West Aussie Rieslings can be.
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
2% of Malbec is included in this cracking Margaret River Cabernet. 22 months in total in a mix of barrels and barriques. There has never
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