Your say: Barry O'Farrell and Winegate
In the wake of Barry O’Farrell’s resignation, we ask locals what they think of the situation… “Stupid to accept it, stupid thing to lie about, stupid thing to end his leadership. I think his integrity, […]
wine
Things we love – 232
Coffee, wine and this sign outside Elizabeth’s Bookshop on King Street, Newtown. We spotted these witty words of wisdom in front of the fabulous bookshop on our way up to the pub and were quite […]
Wine with Winsor – 232
. . Resurgent label Rosemount Estate 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Matt Koch is doing a sterling job of lifting standards at Rosemount Estate, which is very much a label on the upswing. You’ll find plenty […]
Wine with Winsor – 231
. Ripper riesling Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2013 Riesling Coonawarra may be best known for its reds but Wynns have been making this reliably good riesling since 1962. It’s a lovely wine with varietal lime and […]
Wine with Winsor – 230
Super savvy Mount Riley 2013 Sauvignon Blanc There is a lot of love out there for Marlborough sauvignon blanc and this is not only one of the better examples; it also offers excellent value. It […]
Tasmanian treasures
Maria Island Walk Truth be told, I’m not much of a camping kind of guy. I like my comforts. Composting toilets, tents, mosquito nets and rocks that need to be climbed are not usually on […]
Wine with Winsor – 229
. . Brilliant blend Kangarilla Road 2013 Duetto Duetto is Italian for a musical performance by two artists but in this case it refers to a blend of two unusual, but increasingly popular, white grape […]
Wine with Winsor – 228
. Affordable Luxury De Bortoli 2012 Windy Peak Chardonnay You won’t find much better value than the De Bortoli Windy Peak range, which features quality Yarra Valley wines at bargain basement prices. This is a […]
Wine with Winsor
. Pretty pink Logan 2013 Apple Tree Flat Rosé A lovely little summer wine from Peter and Hannah Logan, who have homes in both the Inner West and across the road from their Mudgee vineyard. […]
Wine with Winsor – 226
Cheeky chardy Deakin Estate 2013 Chardonnay You’ve got to love a chardonnay that offers real flavour and varietal characters but doesn’t cost a motza. This has some ripe peach and pear fruit characters, citrus zest […]