Wine with Winsor – 274
French flavour Famille Castel 2014 Chardonnay The south-west of France is producing some very good imports at very reasonable prices, as is shown by this extremely drinkable chardonnay from a large family company based in […]
French flavour Famille Castel 2014 Chardonnay The south-west of France is producing some very good imports at very reasonable prices, as is shown by this extremely drinkable chardonnay from a large family company based in […]
Country style Windowrie 2013 The Mill Cabernet Merlot The O’Dea family, based at Canowindra with a cellar door at Cowra, sourced some excellent fruit from the Hilltops region near Young to craft this stylish and […]
Refreshing riesling Jacob’s Creek 2014 Classic Riesling For the past few vintages this label has delivered wine of a quality far in excess of the modest price tag. A blend of fruit from Langhorne Creek, […]
Top-notch red Wine by Brad 2012 Cabernet Merlot You’ve got to love the wild and crazy labels used by Brad Wehr for his Wine by Brad wines from Margaret River, but the quality of the […]
Brilliant buy De Bortoli 2013 Villages Pinot Noir It is hard to find quality pinot noir at an affordable price but this one offers both exceptional quality and excellent value. Made using fruit from several […]
Tasmania is all the rage right now with its many festivals and food and wine events. Travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports on some of the highlights of the island state. Tasmania has been described as […]
Bargain buy Wickhams Road 2014 Yarra Valley Chardonnay There are few wineries that can match Hoddles Creek when it comes to over-delivering on quality. In a world where stellar cool-climate wines fetch extremely high prices, […]
Refreshment plus Sevenhill 2014 Inigo Riesling A classic dry Clare Valley riesling, the perfect drink for summer quaffing. This is a superb young wine for the price, full of youthful exuberance; with lemon blossom aromas, […]
Shining whites for summer Audrey Wilkinson 2014 Winemakers Selection Semillon Crisp, fresh Hunter semillon is a quintessentially summer drink, full of vibrancy and intense citrus and green apple characters. There’s plenty of zesty mineral acidity […]
Its many attractions, both visual and gourmet, mean the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most travelled holiday routes, writes travel editor Winsor Dobbin. Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is known for its dramatic ocean […]