Following on from the first dinner in my last post – This was another great event and again thanks to all that were involved, especially Phil who did a wonderful job with hosting and cooking on his birthday! Champagne to start 1996 Pol Roger Champagne Brut Vintage – France, Champagne Nutty, with some apple, orange […]
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There had been murmurings for some time that an event not to be missed was on the horizon. The anticipation of the prospect of the possibility of an event simmered for what seemed like an eternity, with snippets of information trickling out slowly. Finally one day the missive arrived and was simply titled “DRC dinner […]
This dinner is an annual event organised by a member of a tasting group I recently joined. He is starting to host some public dinners and upcoming events can be viewed here. The event was hosted at Arras restaurant and they did a great job with a custom menu to match the wines. The food […]
This ends the series of notes on the 10×20 tasting. Post Tasting Dinner: White 2010 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru Clos de la Servoisine – France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Givry 1er Cru On the nose there is grapefruit, some lemon and pear. The palate is medium bodied, with some nice fruit purity. There is good […]
Jasper Hill 2012 Jasper Hill Riesling Georgia’s Paddock – Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Heathcote Floral and lime notes on the nose. Cleansing acidity on the palate, finishing nicely crisp. Very good length. Extremely young obviously, but very good and has plenty of potential. 90/100 2002 Jasper Hill Riesling Georgia’s Paddock – Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, […]
Dalwhinnie 2010 Dalwhinnie Shiraz Moonambel Pyrenees – Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees Tobacco, kirsch, tar and some (but not over the top) cedar. The palate is quite dense with pure and powerful fruit and enough tannins to keep it structured. Extremely young, it probably needs another 10 years at least to really shine. 91/100 2009 […]
Masterclass: Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Premium and others tasted later 2010 Bass Phillip Chardonnay Estate – Australia, Victoria, Gippsland Oats, some spice, melon and grapefruit aromas. Palate is rounded out by some sweet fruit but offset by good acidity. 89/100 2010 Bass Phillip Pinot Noir The Crown Prince – Australia, Victoria, Gippsland Cherry, some bramble […]
Masterclass: Bannockburn Chardonnay SRH 2008 Bannockburn Chardonnay S.R.H. – Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong Nutty and floral aromas mingling with some citrus and peach. There is texture and interest on the palate, with well weighted fruit intensity balanced by good acidity. 91/100 2001 Bannockburn Chardonnay S.R.H. – Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong Honey, guava, some […]
Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting some notes from this recent tasting at Customs House in Sydney, Australia. Crawford River 2011 Crawford River Riesling Young Vines – Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Henty Appealing, youthful nose of florals, pineapple and honeydew melon. Palate has a crisp line of acidity and good length. 89/100 2005 […]
This event with my monthly tasting group had a theme of Italian grape varieties and looking at how they were faring in Australia. Despite a long history of Italian immigration in Australia, Italian grape based wines are relatively uncommon, although this is finally now starting to change. It was an excellent tasting, and in my […]