Category: Hunter Valley

A nose of fresh apples, citrus and just a slight hint of yeast. Palate also shows fresh fruit and a little kick of refreshing acidity. Simple but somewhat calming for the price (Around $17AU). 85/100 Drink: Now

A group of five ruffians and vagabonds from the Winestar Forum assembled at the Peasant’s Feast in Newtown to enjoy some food and wine. The Restaurant: Peasant’s Feast is billed as Sydney’s only organic food dinner restaurant. The food was down to earth, tasty and servings were generous. The staff were friendly, but a little […]

Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Steve Dodd Variety: 100% Chardonnay Closure: Cork Oak: 9 months in new French Oak RRP: $26AU

Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Phillip Ryan Variety: 100% Semillon Closure: Cork Oak: Unoaked RRP: $ 18AU Outside the Hunter Valley, Semillon is infrequently bottled as a single grape varietal wine. Most commonly it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc, making two classic French white wines, White Bordeaux/Graves and Sauternes. […]

Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Monarch Winemaking Service Variety: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Closure: Screwcap RRP: $18 AU Finally! A wine from my home state of New South Wales (with another coming up later this weekend baring any unforseen cork issues). I haven’t seen Gartelmann wines in […]