Ballandean Estate Nebbiolo 2018
- 90
- $42
- Drink by: 2023 - 2028
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Another variety that is attracting some real interest on the Granite Belt – I think the jury is out as to whether the Belt becomes Australia’s Piedmont or Rioja (I am a big fan of tempranillo from the Belt – the region seems ideal for it). This is a much paler red, as one would expect with this variety. Has a real earthiness at this early stage – more tar than roses. Spices and red fruits. Medium weight. There is deceptive grip here plus good acidity and fine length. A wine that is intriguing now but will be better in five years.
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.
