Cool Climate White
Craiglee
Sunbury Shiraz 2006
Pepper Tree Wines
Venus Block Orange Chardonnay 2014
See previous notes. They still apply. All the hallmarks of modern Australian Chardonnay. Nutty leesy aromas with rock melon notes - from the cool climate district near the city of Orange. A light to medium weight palate. Proving that the Orange/Tumbaramba district is a great area for cool climate Chardonnay with Penfolds sourcing fruit from here for their top Chardonnays like Yattarna. Also Phillip Shaw (former winemaker for Rosemount when they were famous) has set up a winery here under his own name. — 4 years ago
Peay Vineyards
La Bruma Sonoma Coast Estate Syrah 2011
Aged cool climate Syrah from a consummate family. The tertiary flavors are stellar. — 4 years ago
Louis Roederer
Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2006
Cool line and steel. Salinity and sweet corn notes. A touch musty — 8 months ago
Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2003
Glorious melon and floral notes. Cool midpalate with minerality and good length. Lovely. — 2 years ago
Luke Lambert
Yarra Valley Syrah 2017
This is such a good LL release. Cool climate Shiraz / Syrah at its very best. So good. — 4 years ago
Enfield Wine Co.
Waterhorse Ridge Fort Ross-Seaview Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Cool climate cab. Delicious. One bottle became two. — 4 years ago
Yalumba
The Y Series Viognier
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Solid waxy honeycomb #viognier with a cool matchstick reduction screwcap — 2 years ago
Clonakilla
Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2004
Spicy and peppery on the nose with a hint of apricot from the Viognier whose influence has diminished over the years. Red cherry and pepper on the palate. Generally regarded as one of the finest Shiraz blends in Australia. Cool climate - Intensity without weight. I love this style and this 2004 was a treat for the senses. Soft resolved fine savoury tannins. Sadly my last 2004 in 750ml although I did find a magnum after making this note. — 3 years ago
Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.
Drink Me Nat Cool Vinho Branco White Blend
Cervos good price — 4 years ago
Bob McDonald
This is a riper style than is normal for Craiglee which is usually quite cold climate peppery. This is full bodied showing blackberry, spice, liquorice and some black pepper. Always a reliable top quality Shiraz. The vineyard is just to the north of Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport in cool climate Macedon. Could see out the 2020s in the Cellar. — a month ago