Good Food - Latest Wines

2011 Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay

Shanahan wine reviews for 17 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews April 17 13 Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Toolangi Vineyard, Dixon?s Creek, Yarra Valley, Victoria Turkey Flat Butcher?s Block Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2012 Turkey Flat vineyard, Barossa Valley, South Australia Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2012 Predominantly M3 vineyard, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2010 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2011 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Blackjack Major?s Line Shiraz 2010 Norris Vineyard, Faraday, Bendigo, Victori Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay.jpg

Paddy Borthwick’s chardonnay rests on nectarine and citrus-like varietal character, layered subtly with the flavours and textures derived from barrel fermentation and maturation.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:52:55 EST 2013

2010 Elderton Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Elderton Ashmead Cabernet Sauvingnon. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Barossa cabernet of powerful personality.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:47:01 EST 2013

2012 Annie's Lane Riesling

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Annie's Lane Riesling 2012. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

The 2012 vintage is a cracker for Clare Valley riesling, and outstanding examples don't always cost a lot.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:47:39 EST 2013

2011 Haha Marlborough Pinot Noir

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Haha Pinot Noir. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell..

If you know where to look these days, you'll find good pinot noirs that won't break the bank.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:47:14 EST 2013

2011 Peter Lehmann Art'n'Soul Shiraz Grenache

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Peter Lehmann Art n Soul Shiraz Grenache. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

The cool 2011 Barossa vintage gave shiraz and grenache unusual perfume, even in lower priced wines like this.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:47:22 EST 2013

2012 Zonte's Footstep Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Zonte's Footstep Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Good-value Adelaide Hills sauvignon blanc that's a bit more refined than many of the NZ offerings.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:47:29 EST 2013

2011 Hansen Wuhai Valley Cabernet Gernischt

Hansen

Cabernet gernischt may be a long-lost relative of cabernet franc, planted in China in the 1800s .

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:46:50 EST 2013

2011 Howard Park Chardonnay

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Howard Park Chardonnay. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

A blend of Great Southern and Margaret River grapes, this subtle, complex chardonnay sums up the contemporary style.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 15 17:46:50 EST 2013

2010 Angove Long Row Shiraz

Huon Hooke - Angove Long Road Shiraz, South Australia 2010 Long Row Shiraz.jpg

A remarkable wine for its humble station.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:24:08 EST 2013

2011 Dalrymple Pinot Noir

Huon Hooke - Dalrymple Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2011 Dalrymple Pinot Noir NV.jpg

Dalrymple makes a lighter-bodied, refined style of pinot.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:24:01 EST 2013

2012 Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Marsanne Viognier Roussanne

Huon Hooke - Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Marsanne Viognier Roussanne, Barossa Valley 2012 2012 Butchers Block White [no_variety].jpg

If only more Australian wineries would experiment with white blends.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:24:16 EST 2013

2012 Freeman Vineyards Rondo Rondinella Rose´

Huon Hooke - Freeman Vineyards Rondo Rondinella Rose, Hilltops 2012 Freeman_Rondo_2012_RGB_S_1.jpg

Freeman is the only grower of rondinella listed in Australia's Wine Industry Directory.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:23:42 EST 2013

NV Cattier Brut Premier Cru

Huon Hooke - Cattier Brut Premier Cru, Champagne NV

It must be tough for Australian wineries to compete with champagne of this quality and price.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:23:29 EST 2013

2012 Casa Freschi Ragazzi Pinot Grigio

This grigio is full of interest, enhanced by subtle barrel characters, giving spice and toasted-nut aromas to go with its floral notes.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:23:33 EST 2013

2008 Burlotto Barolo DOCG

Huon Hooke - Burlotto Barolo, Piedmont 2008 BAROLO.JPG

This is a powerhouse barolo, with masses of tannin and fleshy extract, concentrated and chewy.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 15 17:23:54 EST 2013

2011 Yering Station Village Pinot Noir

Shanahan wine reviews for 10 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews april 10 13 Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2011 Yarra Valley, Victoria Kate Hill Cabernet Merlot 2010 Coal River and Tamar Valleys, Tasmania Yering Station Village Chardonnay 2011 Yarra Valley, Victoria Yering Station Village Pinot Noir.jpg

Yering Station’s entry-level Village pinot delivers the thrill of the variety at a fair price.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 09 18:35:53 EST 2013

2012 Galli Estate Camelback Chardonnay

Shanahan wine reviews 10 April -- last 3 bottle images Chris Shanahan wine reviews april 10 13 Finca Rosal Old Vines Monastrell 2010 Yecla, Murcia, Spain Galli Estate Camelback Chardonnay 2012 Sunbury, Victoria Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay 2011 Southern Margaret River, Western Australia Galli Camelback Sunbury Chardonnay.JPG

Galli Estate captures the racy, grapefruit-like, just-ripe flavour of cool-grown chardonnay.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 09 18:35:08 EST 2013

2011 Yering Station Village Chardonnay

Shanahan wine reviews for 10 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews april 10 13 Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2011 Yarra Valley, Victoria Kate Hill Cabernet Merlot 2010 Coal River and Tamar Valleys, Tasmania Yering Station Village Chardonnay 2011 Yarra Valley, Victoria Yering Station Village Chardonnay.PNG

Yering Station (80 percent barrel fermented) leads with vibrant, citrus and nectarine-like varietal flavour.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 09 18:35:20 EST 2013

2010 Finca Rosal Old Vines Monastrell

Shanahan wine reviews 10 April -- last 3 bottle images Chris Shanahan wine reviews april 10 13 Finca Rosal Old Vines Monastrell 2010 Yecla, Murcia, Spain Galli Estate Camelback Chardonnay 2012 Sunbury, Victoria Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay 2011 Southern Margaret River, Western Australia FINCA-ROSAL-Old-Vines-Monastrell.png

Thanks to the strong Australian dollar, we can enjoy this bright, fresh Spanish wine at a realistic price.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 09 18:35:30 EST 2013

2010 Kate Hill Cabernet Merlot

Shanahan wine reviews for 10 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews april 10 13 Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2011 Yarra Valley, Victoria Kate Hill Cabernet Merlot 2010 Coal River and Tamar Valleys, Tasmania Yering Station Village Chardonnay 2011 Yarra Valley, Victoria

Kate Hill’s vivacious cabernet merlot blend thrilled with its musky perfume and lively palate.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 09 18:35:39 EST 2013