Swinney Tira Lirra Ingenue 2012

Recommendation: OUTSTANDING “New World” blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winery/Producer: Swinney Vineyards; Frankland River, Australia. Grape Variety: Blend: Tempranillo, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. […]

Domaine Font Sarade Ventoux 2010

Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING Red Rhône wine that is way under priced. Winery/Producer: Domaine Font Sarade Grape Variety: Red Rhone Blend. Geographic Region, Appellation: Ventoux; Southern […]

Brangayne of Orange Tristan 2012

Recommendation: Not recommended. Winery/Producer: Brangayne Wines; Orange, Australia. Grape Variety: Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon,Shiraz and Merlot. Geographic Region, Appellation: Ynys Witrin Vineyard; Orange Australia. Vintage: 2012 […]

La Violetta YE-YE Rouge 2013

Recommendation: An Australian “New World” red blend that was not over the top. Winery/Producer: La Violetta Wines; Denmark, Australia. Grape Variety: Blend: Spatburgunder, Syrah and […]

Blue Poles Margaret River Allouran 2010

Recommendation: An unusual and very delicious Australian wine we STRONGLY recommend. Winery/Producer: Blue Poles Vineyard; Margaret River, Australia. Grape Variety: Bordeaux Blend: 70% Merlot and […]

Quinta do Crasto Superior Duro 2010

Recommendation: A FANTASTIC Douro that’s an EXCELLENT value for the price. Winery/Producer: Quinta do Crasto; Sabrosa, Portugal. Grape Variety: Blend: 50% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga […]

Te Mata Awatea Cabernets/Merlot 2013

Recommendation: A good “new world” Cabernet/Merlot blend with firm tannins and an excellent structure, all at a great price. Winery/Producer: Te Mata Estate Winery; Havelock […]