Category: Australia
Australia
Dan, Non-Stinky Jeff, the partner and I dined at Hawksmoor earlier. It is a brilliant place to eat and on Mondays they charge a fiver corkage if you want …
Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon 1999, Moss Wood A dirty blackcurrant nose. This is odd, if it wasn’t for the super-ripeness I’d think this was a really earthy Claret. But, let us …
Australia
Yes, yes, it is more of those podcasts; me speaking drivel as it occurs to me. I feel audio notes are quite good to get one’s raw opinion of …
Australia
I’ve never had a Gary Farr white wine before. This is slightly Burgundian. Chardonnay 2006, By Farr A fresh, bright nose of lemon fruit. There is some weight here. …
Australia
I got a bottle of this for my mother’s birthday. I hope she likes it as much as I do. Pinot Noir “Sangreal” 2003, By Farr This is highly …
Australia
Good as Tim Adams’ Aberfeldy Shiraz is, I think this is my favourite wine from him. I’ve aged earlier vintages for 10+ years and been impressed by the result. …
Australia
I like Tim Adams’ wines very much. They are good and he doesn’t charge the earth for them; this cost less than a tenner. Clare Valley Shiraz 2005, Tim …
Australia
The basic By Farr Pinot was most impressive, this prestige cuvee is a step ahead. Pinot Noir “Sangreal” 2006 By Farr Lovely, sophisticated fruit on the nose. It has …
Australia
I was in Lancashire last weekend for a wedding to two lovely friends of mine. We paid a visit to the amusingly named town of Clitheroe to go to …
Australia
We are told there is a dash of Viognier in this. It is seriously good. Shiraz By Farr 2003, Gary Farr The nose of this is completely compelling: rich, …