... shavings, violets, earth and some meats. The palate is a disappointment that lets the wine down ... of the red wine world and was the best of the flight of 81s. 90/100 Penfolds Grange 1977 - (South ... on the finish throw off the balance of the wine. 89/100 Penfolds Grange 1984 - (South Australia ... A fun night recently with some of my wine drinking associates where we celebrated the birthyear...

... for their Chardonnay. While they were not the first wine producer in Beechworth in Victoria, winemaker Rick Kinzbrunner has certainly put it on the wine lovers map as an area with massive potential ... disrupting the line and length of the wine. 84/100 Chardonnay - 1997 Giaconda Chardonnay A rich nose, with complexity that draws you into the wine - intense aromas of honey, slightly floral...

In recent years, South Africa has emerged from its apartheid-induced embargo to become one of the continent's most popular destinations. While the country offers plenty to visitors, including a mix of vibrant cultures and spectacular natural beauty, it's the kind of place Back Door travelers ... tourism industry in South Africa from Capetown native Carmin Arnot, who plans adventure travel for North...

Watch this Episode! 2001 Warwick Estate Reserve Red 2002 Warwick Three Cape Ladies Red 2001 Rudera Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon Today Gary talks about four wines from an underatted region, South Africa. He reviews wines from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. A new QOD and a new feature for you at the end. Watch...

I'm a big believer in the saying that goes something like "give a man a fish and he eats for one day; teach him to fish and he eats every day." Okay, I know I'm probably saying that wrong, but... Continue .

wine close to its peak. When to Drink: 2006 - 2009 Score: A superb aged Clare Valley...

- (Clare Valley, South Australia): A light golden yellow in colour. The nose is shy and reclusive, after ... Vintage Reserve Claret 1966 - (Barossa Valley, South Australia): 80% Shiraz and 20% Cabernet ... of the wine. Enjoyable for about 25 minutes and then faded away quickly. 90/100 Cooper Shiraz 2002 - (Hunter Valley, New South Wales): An old style Hunter Shiraz nose of earth, tobacco, spice...

Watch this Episode! Man Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Giesen Sauv Blanc Manta Sauv Blanc Markham Sauvignon Blanc Today Gary tastes and reviews four New World Sauvignon Blancs. See what Gary thinks of these four white wines. Of course more viewer comments and questions. Watch for the blast from the past ...

Two Hands “Brilliant Disguise” 2006 - (Barossa Valley, South Australia): The nose is bursting with lime, mango, floral notes and tropical fruit. The light fizz leads the wine into a dance across the palate. A delicate sweetness with a hint at depth of flavour. Delicious drinking and I wish I had more for summer! Previously reviewed here. 90/100 Eldridge Estate Chardonnay 2004...

... hard to obtain) wines that receive large scores from prominent overseas wine critics. All wines ... for the mystery wine) but not the order or the flight that they would be in. The wines were divided ... ): There was a very light fizz and mousse to this wine. The nose is cheesy, yeasty and there is a touch of a spirity type background character on the nose and palate that adds to the wine rather than...