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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
From Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart of Ross Hill, being certified carbon […]
by vinonotebook14 viewswine-reviews2024carbon-neutral-winechris-jessopdefine-winensw - news
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Franc 2024
From ‘the Ridge,’ a small part of Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart […]
by vinonotebook14 viewswine-reviews2024cabernet-franccarbon-neutral-winechris-jessopnsw - news
Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Planted in 2008, the Leston Vineyard is located in the heart of Wilyabrup in the premier wine growing region Margaret River. Fruit comes […]
by vinonotebook16 viewswine-reviews2024burch-family-winescabernet-sauvignonhoward-parkhoward-park-leston-cabernet-sauvignon-2024 - news
The Burgundy final drop – nothing but Grand Cru and heroes
Welcome to the final instalment of 'these are all the Burgundies I've tasted recently', a collection of tasting highlights from my visit to the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026 (a week-long wine fair in this famed French wine region in early March). We've gone from endless Chablis through Vosne mega-wines, explored the value joys of Outer Burgundy, remembered why I love Volnay and Pommard, Meursault megastars and much more. For this post, I'm headed to the icon tier of the Burgundian wine cabinet with a collection of high-flying village and 1er Cru wines plus some ridiculous superstar Grand Cru heroes, interspersed with a few jaw-dropping disappointments. The post The Burgundy final drop – nothing but Grand Cru and heroes appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham17 viewswine2024burgundychardonnaylongermega-tasting - news
Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2024
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Fruit is sourced from the Burch family’s Frankland River vineyards in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. 2024 was a fast and […]
by vinonotebook19 viewswine-reviews2024burch-family-winesfrankland-rivergreat-southernhoward-park - news
Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2024
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Winemaking remains the same as previous vintages with parcels fermented in open vats and closed stainless steel before 18 months maturation in French […]
by vinonotebook16 viewswine-reviews2024burch-family-winesdistinguished-siteshoward-parkhoward-park-leston-shiraz-2024 - news
The challenge and the glory of the new ceretto releases
When does a wine masterclass feel like a tale of two halves? When you loop in the 2024 vintage Ceretto Piemonte red wines with some of the stellar 2021 and 2022 releases. Part a) of this masterclass was a struggle for generosity, where I wrestled with whether acidity or freshness was the winner in the end, and varietal character/drinkability is challenged in the process. Part b) was simply about admiring the lines and not drinking the samples. Isn't wine amazing? The post The challenge and the glory of the new ceretto releases appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham20 viewswine202120222024arneisbarbaresco - news
What have you been buying and drinking this June 2026?
It’s that time again. Time to inspire me to spend more money on drinks, even though the WineArk cabinet can’t be closed properly, and the Amex is looking scared. So, what wine, beer, and other refreshing liquids have you been buying and drinking this month? June is wine list month in the Graham household, as I spend any extra moment judging Australia's Wine List of the Year and thoroughly neglecting this website. Sorry for the silence. After a decade of judging the awards, I'm still entertained (I also judge the Chinese version, which is a truly wild ride), and it's a constant reminder that we have world-class restaurants/lists here full of things I'd want to drink... The post What have you been buying and drinking this June 2026? appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham17 viewsbeerwine20222024cabernet-sauvignonheathcote - news
Connective tissue
Senate bean soup. Being an antipodean, I had no idea such a soup existed, though the idea of pork and beans has frequently punctuated my life. After reading the recipe and the story behind it, in the NY Times, I felt a call to action. The whisper of several powerful forces. . . Winter, pork, memory, simplicity. . . I used my mum’s old slow cooker. An old Tiger brand thermal cooker from the 1990’s. A pot within an insulated pot. . . I used the inner chamber to heat and cook all the ingredients (400g dried navy beans, 3 carrots, 2 potatoes, 2 ham hocks, a onion, five garlic, half a tablespoon of paprika, a large pinch thyme, pepper, salt, a knob of butter and 2L of water) and then left it overnight. After an 8 hour sleep the soup was still steaming and 65 degrees C. At this point mash the potatoes and a small portion of beans, stir into the soup; break up the pork meat and remove the bones and skin. The soup will gleam with goodness and connective collagen. . . As
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)20 views2024chardonnayi-remembermornington-peninsulapinot-noirsoup - news
Enter the Meursault megastars
How do you make steely, just-bottled white Burgundy from a cool vintage look even more razor-sharp? Serve it in a Meursault shed just days after the end of winter. So it was when I rocked up to day six of this Grand Jours de Bourgogne adventure, walking into another tonnellerie (the Tonnellerie Damy if you're playing Google Maps spotto at home) with icy breath and jacket buttoned right up. It didn't hurt the wines, though. I don't think anything can. The post Enter the Meursault megastars appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham18 viewswine20092015202220232024 - news
The quest for value in ‘Outer Burgundy’
Welcome to another instalment of 'these are all the Burgundies I've tasted recently', a collection of indulgent tasting highlights from my visit to the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026 (a week-long wine fair in this famed French wine region in early March). So far in this series, I've looked at how much Chablis I can taste in one session, been bedazzled by a smorgasbord of Vosne mega-wines, tasted many mercurial Mâconnais whites, worked through a challenging lineup from the Côte de Nuits, and topped it with some Volnay/Pommard seduction. Today, I'm tackling something important - Burgundy that nudges closer to being affordable. Sort of. For this quest, I'm turning to some lesser-known producers and wines from what Jancis Robinson calls 'Outer Burgundy' (the appellations beyond the famous Côte d'Or), with a particular focus on the cradle of Burgundian bargains, the Côte Chalonnaise. The post The quest for value in ‘Outer Burgundy’ appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham19 viewswine202220232024aligoteburgundy - news
Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Same winemaking as previous vintages. When you’re on a good thing, stick with it. Fruit comes from “several select vineyard sites located in the Wilyabrup sub region and north to […]
by vinonotebook20 viewswine-reviews2024burch-family-wineshoward-parkhoward-park-miamup-cabernet-sauvignon-2024janice-mcdonald - news
Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2024
Barbera, apparently in Piedmont, is what you drink while waiting for the Nebbiolo to be ready. The bottle and packaging attractively embossed with Jupiter astride an eagle, ready with lightning […]
by vinonotebook16 viewswine-reviews2024adelaide-hillsbarberahey-jupiterjupiter - news
Gundog Estate Canberra District Shiraz 2024
Taken from mature Canberra region vineyards of Wallaroo in Hall and Long Rail Gully in Murrumbateman. 12 months maturation in French oak (large format 500L puncheons) with 30% new. Note, […]
by vinonotebook21 viewswine-reviews2024canberracanberra-districtcanberra-regioncanberra-shiraz - news
De Bortoli Pepper and Spice Shiraz 2024
De Bortoli put their heart on their sleeve. Winemaker is Robert Delgado De Bortoli,Pepper and Spice, Shiraz, Rutherglen, 2024 Deep garnet colour. Black and peppercorns, clove studs, prosciutto, fleshy plum, […]
by vinonotebook21 viewswine-reviews2024de-bortolide-bortoli-pepper-and-spice-shiraz-2024leanne-de-bortolinsw-wine - news
Three highlights from Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Aussie Roadshow
In a world of waning wine publications, it seems like some brands have managed to stay relevant. Here in Australia, the Halliday name (without James, who is very unwell) continues to be a force (for good or bad, depenging on your viewpoint), and in Italy, Gambero Rosso's influence still seems strong. Indeed this week, the Gambero Rosso 'Top Italian Wines Roadshow' hit Australia, with 45 wineries pouring wines that landed top scores in the latest Gambero Rosso guide. Here in far-flung Australia, we only get snippets of the best Italian wines, so if you're like me and missed Vinitaly this year, then opportunities to dive into classic Italian vino are unmissable. Like any roadshow, not everything among the 190-odd wines poured today was a winner, but I've pulled out three absolute highlights well worth tracking down. The post Three highlights from Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Aussie Roadshow appeared first on Australian wine and drinks review .
by Andrew Graham17 viewswine202120222024barbarescobarolo - news
Howard Park Flint Rock Shiraz 2024
Howard Park head to the Great Southern region of WA for this fragrant and ‘Syrah’ styled label. 15% Whole bunches in the ferment and up to 15 months maturation in […]
by vinonotebook18 viewswine-reviews2024burch-family-winesflint-rockfrankland-rivergreat-southern - news
Howard Park Arbor Novae Syrah 2024
The name Arbor Novae means “new trees” in Latin, and expresses Howard Park’s ongoing connection with the trees that support the ecosystem of their own vineyards and then extend out […]
by vinonotebook19 viewswine-reviews2024arbor-novaeburch-family-winesearth-dayhoward-park - news
The Australian wines I admired in April (with plenty $50 or less)
I got deep in the negative hole on Tuesday, stuck in a doom loop about the future of Australian wine. It’s easy to get negative about wine at the moment, especially as every day there seems to be another bad […] The post The Australian wines I admired in April (with plenty $50 or less) appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham20 viewswine20212022202320242025 - news
Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir 2024
Fruit from Marchand & Burch (Howard Park)’s Great Southern region Mount Barrow vineyard. 15% to 20% whole bunches. Matured in barriques (75%) puncheons (25%) with 25% new. Separate parcels are […]
by vinonotebook17 viewswine-reviews2024blend-prgreat-southernhoward-parkjeff-burch - news
Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Chardonnay 2024
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Great Southern vineyard Mount Barrow, located at the bottom of the Mount Barker region. Handpicked fruit, natural ferment in French oak barriques, hogsheads and puncheons (40% […]
by vinonotebook22 viewswine-reviews2024blend-prhoward-parkjeff-burchmarchand-burch - news
Enter the delicious 2023 Pommard & Volnay red wines (and more Côte de Beaune beauties)
Welcome to another instalment of ‘these are all the Burgundies I’ve tasted recently’, a collection of indulgent tasting highlights from the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026 (a week-long Burgundian wine fair in early March). So far in this series, I’ve […] The post Enter the delicious 2023 Pommard & Volnay red wines (and more Côte de Beaune beauties) appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham19 viewswine2015202220232024aligote - news
All the Mâconnais hits (and misses) from the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026
The Mâconnais may as well be on a different planet. Here in Australia, we consistently lose our shit over the best Chardonnay from Burgundy’s hotspots of Chablis and the Côte d’Or, with oceans of love for Meursault, Montrachet, etc. But […] The post All the Mâconnais hits (and misses) from the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026 appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham23 viewswine202220232024burgundychardonnay - news
Doing the hard work in the Côte de Nuits (and saved by a bogan Aussie)
Rarely have I been so glad to hear an Aussie accent. There I was on day 2 of last month’s Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026, feeling a little bogged down. It wasn’t meant to be this way. I’d spent the […] The post Doing the hard work in the Côte de Nuits (and saved by a bogan Aussie) appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham21 viewswine20232024burgundychardonnaygrand-jours-de-bourgogne