http://www.camwheeler.com/wine An exploration of Australian wine Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:01:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Domaine Weinbach Schlossberg Grand Cru Cuvee St.Catherine Riesling 2004 (375mL) Peaches, pears, orange peel and marmalade on the nose. A rich, viscous and weighty palate with excellent texture and length. Bold, but balanced. 92/100 Domaine Fourrier Les Goulots 1er Gevery-Chambertin 2003 A nose of red berries, candy, violets, chocolate and cinnamon. Touch of ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/some-quick-notes/ These notes are from a dinner at Linda's on King Street last week. The food was good, service was excellent - the only problem was an overcharge by 2 bottles on corkage, but at $3 a bottle it wasn't a major issue. NV Vincent d'Astree Gouttes d'Or Premier Cru ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/dinner-at-lindas-on-king/ 1982 Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial Rose A fine stream of bubbles. Strawberry jam is the dominant aroma with earth, smoke and cherry supporting. Medium intensity of flavour on the palate with good acid support. With a persistent finish, this was very tasty. 90/100 1979 Leo Buring Eden Valley Eden Valley Show Reserve ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/recent-dinner-wines/ These were tasted at The Book Kitchen Restaurant in Surry Hills. Most dishes are available in entree and main course size, so most of us opted for 4-5 entree sized courses so that we could try a wide variety. Some dishes were excellent, while others lacked flavour. The service quality ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/champagne-and-burgundy/ Some notes taken at a New Years Eve event … in 2006 leading into 2007. Seppelt Salinger 1994 A slightly better bottle than the last one, this was fresher on the palate. On the nose there were aromas of creme brulee, toast, lime and a dab of oak. Still not amazingly complex on the ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/lost-new-years-notes/ Some short notes from a long, vaguely Italian themed lunch. N.V. Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siecle: Probably around 7-10 years bottle age and it shows on the nose with aromas of honey, citrus, quince paste and some sherry. Complex and with good presence on the palate, there is also acidity coming through strongly ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/italians-and-others/ 1992 Leasingham Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz Cherry, raspberry and some leather and earthy elements to the nose. There is a delicious sweetness to the palate that is well countered by savoury nuances. Very enjoyable. 90/100 2000 Besserat de Bellefon Grande Tradition Champagne Cheesy and toasty nose. Rounded mouthfeel. Lacks depth and finishes short. 83/100 2002 Petaluma ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/notes-from-a-dinner/ A wonderful surprise. Light golden colour. Lovely nose of honey, toast and citrus. Silky palate with depth and richness. Long, every element in balance. At its peak now, this is a world-class wine. Cork. 11.5% - 92/100 http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/1995-peter-lehmann-riesling-reserve/ 2002 Grosset Watervale Riesling – A little bit shy on the nose, but some citrus and floral characters can be noted. Palate has racy acid but is beautifully balanced. Full and long. Lovely wine, drinking well now. 91/100 1989 Jeffrey Grosset Polish Hill Riesling – Honey, toast and ginger on the ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/quick-notes-2/ A hastily organised farewell dinner at Milsons in Sydney for a friend. My first time at this restaurant and both the service and food was excellent. I had the following; Scallop and prawn filled zucchini flowers in prawn bisque with green asparagus, grape tomatoes and seeded mustard crustacean oil ‘Cannelloni’ of kingfish ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/tns-dinner-at-milsons/ Olssens 2004 Riesling Little bit of briar, mango and some florals. Good punch to the palate and good length with just a bit of sweetness. 89/100 2004 Charcoal Joe Chardonnay Soft nose, some butter and spice. Very creamy mouthfeel with good flavour persistence and good structure. 89/100 2003 Jackson Barry Pinot Noir Powerful nose of spice, ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/central-otago-tasting/ This was the third masterclass I attended at this event. The five wines were served blind, with the only information provided that they were Shiraz and each was from a different region. Wines were revealed at the end of the tasting. Wirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz 2004 Crimson colour. Perfumed with violets, and rich ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2008/good-living-show-australian-regional-shiraz-masterclass/ 2004 Bass Phillip "Estate" Chardonnay: Cloudy light golden colour. Oatmeal, nutty characters, soap and citrus peel on the nose. Rich and round palate with acidity that seems a little bit prickly. I think it was better than I've made it sound, but I can't muster a whole lot of enthusiasm ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2007/recent-tasting-notes/ I love Moscato over summer, the best are slightly sweet but the acid and spritz can be so refreshing. The generally low alcohol is also a bonus. With this in mind, I sought out 17 Moscato based current release wins from both Australia and Italy to taste and decide what ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2007/moscato-showdown/ Recent birthday celebrations with a friend saw a wide ranging selection of bottles opened - 1990 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut (Magnum - Disgorged 5th March 2002): Pastry, apples, toast and lemony nose. Good intensity and full mouthfeel to the palate, but fades away a little bit sooner than ... http://www.camwheeler.com/wine/2007/various-wines-for-a-friends-birthday/