Category Archives: South Australia
James the Wine Guy Interview Series – Sue Hodder, Wynns Coonawarra Estate Winemaker
I have always been interested in Australian wines and Australia in general. When I first moved to San Francisco, I would go to a small wine merchant in my neighborhood of Cole Valley and pick up a bottle of … Continue reading
Posted in Australian Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonewarra, James the Wine Guy Interview Series, South Australia
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Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz South Australia – 2005 – 7.8 – James Melendez
This wine is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Shiraz; the Shiraz unfortunately overwhelms and over powers the Cabernet Sauvignon paving the way for a overly dark red fruited wine; there is almost no complexity and the tannic structure weak and … Continue reading
Wirra Wirra South Australia Scrubby Rise Chardonnay – 2003 – 8.7 – James Melendez
I don’t think of Australia as my go to for Chardonnay; a very drinkable wine with generous acids encapsulating a mild gold color with considerable citrus notes and subtle hints of cashew. ¡Salud! *** A plethora of wine reviews from … Continue reading
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