Drinks Reviews & More
by Jacob I am always in the market for a good red blend that is different from the classic Bordeaux or meritage blends. While the Australian wine market has been hit hard by the current economic climate, the Australians continue to
6/2009 NEW YORK TIMES STORY ON AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRYThis is an interesting story on the Australian wine industry. Is it in trouble? Well, yes, its exports did fall by 9% this past year after many years of breakneck growth. But
6/2008 WOLF BLASS GOLD LABEL RIESLING 2004A nice white for about $12-$14 a bottle retail that is slightly perfumey and shows nice citrus flavors. A hat tip to Mr. Wilkerson and BURKA’S WINE AND LIQUOR STORE for bringing this to
2/2008 PETER LEHMANN SHIRAZ BAROSSA 2005We found this wine at Costco and paid around $13 retail for a bottle. It’s a solid Shiraz– berry-plum flavor followed by a mild mocha note. Big, fruity- this wine is made for robust fare,
12/2007 MILTON PARK SHIRAZ 2006Hot damn, a shiraz for $6 a bottle! While this screw-top Australian red wine was a little tight, that is, non-expressive, as young Malbec can be, we rather enjoyed it. It has a cherry-berry flavor and
12/2007 LINDEMANS RESERVE PADTHAWAY SHIRAZ 2005This bottle appeared in our digs somehow… Was it a party? A welcome gift from neighbors? The mind grasps for a hook of remembrance and fails… Anyhoo, this Australians vino costs about $12 retail and