Cellar release bought from winery by my friend Lucille. So fresh and vibrant for a 24 year old wine. Really lovely. — 18 days ago
Perfect for seafood. — 25 days ago
A big thank you to Logan Wines in Orange for sending us this sample to try. We enjoyed it Adam aperitif in the late arvo 💛
It’s a cloudy pale pastel colour in the glass. Notes of fresh pear, salt air and citrus peel rise from the glass. In the mouth it’s dry, fresh and moreish with
good acidity that leaves your mouth salivating for more. — a month ago
Very Hunter with earth, leather and red cherries, presented in a savoury manner. More full bodied on the palate than Hunter Valley Shiraz should be. In the mid 2000’s it was when Mount Pleasant was trying to emulate full bodied South Australian Shiraz instead of doing what they do best. This was most enjoyable but I still enjoy the old fashioned style made by Maurice O’Shea in the late 1940s and early 1950s in primitive conditions which were just medium bodied and very long lived. I once had a 1952 Mt Pleasant Stevens Vineyard made by the legend (birth year wine) which I bought at auction. It was over 40 years old when I consumed it. Barely medium bodied with amazing length and still kicking goals. A wonderful old curio and a privilege to drink. The “Maurice OShea” is the top Cuvée from Mt Pleasant these days. — a month ago
Fantastic pinot. A cherry, suprising cola and eucalyptus or dried herbs. And acidity is the key. — 20 days ago
Quite nice with sous vide flank steak ($13). Fruity with smooth finish — 5 days ago
Altitude @ Shangri-La Sydney — 14 days ago
First Australian Shiraz I have had in ages. It was recommended as an exception to the usual 16% bruisers that we’ve all encountered. This one at 13.5% was super juicy - bursting with black and blue berries, slight forest floor, and wet concrete. Medium acid and tannin, with a fresh finish. I doubt I would have called Syrah if had blind, this comes across as just well made and balanced red wine. Simple but with impressive purity of fruit. — a month ago
Very pale lemon in colour particularly for a 13 year old wine. Aromas of wet hay, toast, lime and lemon curd notes. On the palate that soapy lanolin like texture you get with aged Semillon. My last 2009. If I had another one it would be ok to drink in the next few years. A prolific trophy winner on the Australian Show Circuit as you can see from the label. — a month ago
Steven Beishuizen
Drinking this one just three years after the vintage, this is all fresh and crispy. The nose is Honeycrisp apple... On the palate, that apple gets really dry and crisp... Dried sage here too... Quite acidic which will be great for food pairings. — 7 days ago