Good Food - Ralph Kyte Powell
Bottled water put to the taste test
Our experts put bottled water to the taste test, and ask if it’s worth the money.
Drink | Huon Hooke and Ralph Kyte-Powell | Tue May 14 03:00:00 EST 2013
2011 Dopff Gewurztraminer
Classic gewurztraminer from Alsace rarely comes this inexpensive.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:18:02 EST 2013
Baileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Classic Muscat
This muscat, from the historic Baileys of Glenrowan, smells deliciously of brandy-steeped muscatels.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:17:25 EST 2013
2012 Soumah Savarro
This charming Yarra Valley example offers fragrant pear, floral and spicy aromas.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:16:00 EST 2013
2011 Seppelt The Victorians Shiraz
Blended from Victorian vineyards, this inexpensive red is a worthy member of the Seppelt red wine family.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:16:57 EST 2013
2009 Taltarni Rosso
A subtle red blended from sangiovese, cabernet and merlot in Victoria's Pyrenees.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:15:48 EST 2013
2011 Dog Point Marlborough Pinot Noir
Dog Point 2012 has cherry, spice and nutty aromas that are varietally pure and inviting.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:15:29 EST 2013
2011 Giaconda Chardonnay
This superb Beechworth chardonnay has mineral, struck match and yeasty mystery with a luxurious undercurrent of fruits and oak.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon May 13 16:15:38 EST 2013
2011 Juniper Estate Aquitaine
Aquitaine is Margaret River semillon-sauvignon blanc fermented and matured in fine-grained French oak.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:52:16 EST 2013
2012 Rob Dolan True Colours Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
A Yarra Valley cabernet blend designed for early consumption, this young red opens with raspberry, plum and floral aromas.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:52:06 EST 2013
2011 Ducks in a Row Tempranillo Graciano Mataro
Mirka Mora's inspired illustrations give the Ducks in a Row labels real pizazz.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:52:48 EST 2013
2012 Deakin Estate Moscato
Moscato is like soft drink for grown-ups … almost.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:52:32 EST 2013
2011 Ryder Shiraz
The easy-drinking Ryder 2011 offers a concentrated nose of jammy berry and plum fruit, edged in sweet spice.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:52:40 EST 2013
2012 Burge Family Winemakers Olive Hill Semillon
Semillon is not always associated with Barossa tradition, but it has a long history.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:51:56 EST 2013
2011 Turkey Flat Shiraz
Elegant Barossa shiraz from old vines in a cool year.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Thu May 09 16:51:50 EST 2013
2012 Le Chat Noir Aude Valley Rose
From France's south, this pale pink wine has an earthy, raspberryish aroma with delicate floral hints.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 29 17:06:32 EST 2013
2010 Toolangi Estate Chardonnay
Beautifully balanced, this wine opens with white peach, lemon and a smoky whiff of nutty background oak.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 29 17:02:17 EST 2013
2012 Terre a Terre Pinot Gris
An Alsace style, partly botrytised pinot gris with a sweet, honeyed nose suggesting peach, pear, banana and exotic spice.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 29 17:02:26 EST 2013
2010 Baileys Petite Sirah
This version of a north-east Victorian standard is less butch than most.
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 29 17:02:33 EST 2013
2011 Angullong Orange Chardonnay
Melon, citrus and herby aromas have a very light dusting of oak to add dimension .
Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 29 17:02:48 EST 2013
