Thought this was a Burg in our blind, which just reiterates my belief that the Macedon’s the best cool-climate wine region in Australia! I am biased though, having spent a good two years working there. Absolutely love the area, people, and wines. JH’s note is pretty apt here: “From parcels planted at 12,000 and 14,500 vines per ha, clones of MV6, 777 and 667, wild-fermented with 50% whole bunches. Cleverly constituted, with lifted, fresh purple fruits, immaculate balance and harmony, the finish long and persistent. Ready when you are… drink to 2029” — 3 years ago
2000 Sine Qua Non “The Hussy” 100% Roussanne from the Stolpman and Alban vineyards. 14.9% alcohol. According to the back label, “Hussies are quite rare rare! There are only about 1400 of them.” At least that was true about 18 years ago. I suspect that Hussies are significantly more rare these days. Still my favorite SQN Wood boxed set, complete with strategically placed “Peep Hole” over the Magnum label. A label that somehow made it past the discerning eyes of BATF only one year after the same bureaucrats struck down “The Good Girl” which then subsequently became “The Boot” ((as in “the label got the boot”). Vibrant glistening gold with a nose of mangoes, peaches orange marmalade and white flowers. Still vibrant and decadent with that a honeyed apricot and fig mid palate with some smokey/toasty accents. Typical SQN lengthy finish. Stunning texture. Love that Roussanne glycerin-unctuosity. Just can’t get enough of these one-of-a-kind hedonistic whites from the Master. Happy 4th of July all you SQNers! — 6 years ago
I never have a Rosé unless it’s from Provance. This is not in the same class of course, but pretty damn good. — 3 years ago
An exceptional value wine from Stolpman. Easy drinking, yet complex. If you love southern Rhône, you’ll love this. — 7 years ago
Really love this one. Slight carbonation. — 8 months ago
Orange wine version of love you bunches is so much more flavorful! — 2 years ago
This was a recommend from K & L. It was mentioned when I asked for a “chill-able red” that wasn’t “Love you Bunches”. This wine fit the bill, and was a great pairing with jambalaya pasta! — 5 years ago
Severn Goodwin
2022 | White Blend
(Skin-contact Pinot Gris, Orange Muscat, Tocai Fruilano & Gewurztraminer) — 2 months ago