Good Food - Huon Hooke
Ancient Spanish grapes make a comeback
We in Australia like to think we have some of the oldest vines in the world, with our Barossa shiraz and other Rhone varieties, including grenache and mataro, dating back to the mid-1800s.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Tue Jun 18 03:00:00 EST 2013
NV Cuperly Cuvee Prestige Brut Grand Cru
A terrific champagne at a great price.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:46:17 EST 2013
2011 Twelftree White Hut Shiraz, McLaren Vale
Part of a new line from Two Hands owner Michael Twelftree.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:46:36 EST 2013
2011 Lake's Folly Chardonnay
Bright yellow-green colour; complex barrel-ferment bouquet with citrus and nectarine aromas.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:46:25 EST 2013
2011 Domaines Astruc dA Limoux Reserve Chardonnay
This is a developed, mature, golden-yellow chardonnay from the south of France.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:46:05 EST 2013
2011 Tower Estate Bowyer Ridge Chardonnay
Tower Estate is based in the Hunter but also makes wine from other regions.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:45:38 EST 2013
2011 Gundog Estate Hunter's Shiraz
Intense spice aromas, including black pepper and clove.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:45:57 EST 2013
2012 Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz
Tower Estate is based in the Hunter but also makes wine from other regions.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 17 16:45:47 EST 2013
2010 Berton Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir
What's this? A Tasmanian pinot for $20? Not only is the price rare, it's a very decent drink.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:28:00 EST 2013
2008 Azelia Barolo DOCG
This is a magnificent barolo, the minerally aromas evoke ironstone and a complexity of perfumes that builds as it breathes.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:28:00 EST 2013
2010 Kate Hill Pinot Noir
The colour is relatively deep with a purple tinge, and the aromas remind of sweet plum jam and cherry confit – clean and attractive.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:27:13 EST 2013
2012 Hungerford Hill Vinefire Chardonnay
This is a good, clean, well-made, basic chardonnay of undisclosed provenance, produced by a well-known Hunter-based company.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:27:47 EST 2013
2011 Chateau Jolys Jurancon Sec
The colour is medium-full yellow and the bouquet evokes citrus blossom, honeysuckle and many other appealing fragrances.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:27:03 EST 2013
2011 Punt Road Chardonnay
The 2011 Yarra chardonnays are delicate, restrained, fine and refreshing, with low alcohols.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:26:39 EST 2013
2010 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz
This lush and lovely shiraz is at the elegant end of the Penfolds spectrum.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 17:26:48 EST 2013
Part of a rich family tradition
A rare cellar release by one of the Clare Valley's pre-eminent winemakers is a tasting triumph.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 10 15:16:30 EST 2013
Critic's picks: Winter's finest fortifieds
I can't imagine living in the tropics, where there's no real summer or winter and seasonal weather changes are minimal.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Tue Jun 04 03:00:00 EST 2013
2010 Baileys of Glenrowan Durif
This is a blast from the past - my misspent youth, that is!
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 03 17:56:15 EST 2013
2012 Feathertop Sauvignon Blanc
This cool-climate wine is very light-bodied and delicate, with disarming aromas of herb, cut grass, cured hay and almond.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 03 17:55:18 EST 2013
2011 S.C. Pannell Tempranillo Touriga
The cool, wet summer of 2010-11 has imparted peppery and vegetal aromas, while the palate is medium-bodied and slightly edgy, with some leanness and not a lot of flesh.
Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Jun 03 17:55:49 EST 2013
