Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of 96% Sauv Blanc with 4% Sauv Gris adding an interesting dynamic to the wine & distinctive aromas (prior to ‘18 vintage some Semillon added). Pale lemon color, citrus, tropical & floral aromas. On the palate peach, melon, herb & earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a long finish ending rich with wet stone character. Good value! A Fav!! Very consistent! — 13 days ago

Kai Wright

8.9

Baco Noir? I’d never heard of it, but fun to try what turns out to be a specialty of our northeastern wines. Tons of fruit, med bodied, soft and easy structure — 7 days ago

Jason Keefer

9.0

Great zin based field blend, leather and boysenberry and clove, strong acidity for good aging. Very well balanced! — a day ago

with Natasha

Bob McDonald

9.8

Only pale to mid crimson in colour with a tawny edge at 26 years of age. Black and blue fruits with game and a coffee bean note. The medium bodied yet rich palate is savoury and earthy with blackberry and just so so silky with resolved tannins and low acid. Not sure that I agree totally with Bob Campbell MW’s description - “like getting into an old Jag on a hot day”, but I love the imagery and can see where he’s coming from. Jancis said “pure hedonism “ and gave it 19/20. The latest iteration of H of G (2017) is selling for around $950 a bottle in Brisbane. No doubt brilliant but too expensive for me. I remember paying $12.50 for the 1982 vintage on release. There is a certain H of G character that is recognisable over many vintages over the years. Must be one of the most unique Shiraz vineyards in the world with vines up to a 150 years old. A privilege to drink this wine and close to perfection with 98 points. — 7 days ago

Kurt Schuster

8.9

A little…waxy? Coats the tongue without being tannic. Bit of green persimmon and buttery fruit. It’s an interesting wine. — 2 days ago

K L

8.9

Tried this one from the past that we liked but this older vintage didn’t hold up as well. Got a bit sweet in the finish. Not as balanced. — 15 days ago

with Matt

JFP

8.9

Good enough to buy again but VERY dry — 13 days ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Not as popular as other California Chardonnay’s but alway solid and delicious for us — 15 days ago

Eric

9.6

Needed every bit of the 6 hour bottle air that I gave it. Bright burning intensity. Definitely early but outstanding! — 2 days ago

Shangliao Sun

9.0

Quite amazing, good balance, great minerality. — 2 days ago