Armadale Cellars Wine Blog...
One of the hardships of our lives here at Armadale is that we tend to try a new
wine, two or five every day (tough life?). We'll keep you posted on the ones
worth talking about... the diamonds in the rough you may not have heard of, and
the special stars of the world, along with a story here and there about what's
happening in the wonderful world of wine.
Wild Duck Sparkling Shiraz
My partner has become very keen on Burgundy (as have I) and we find ourselves sharing more and more bottles of White Burgundy (Chard...
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Angelo Gaja
When Luke Campbell and I travelled to Italy this year we agreed that Gaja was the most engaging and interesting visit that we had. His 2004... 0 comments
Wine tour companies in France
Had to find out for a client this week the best tour companies in France.My local contact in Paris recommends the following: ...
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Bordeaux notes compiled by trade during tastings in Melbourne and Sydney in past few weeks
These comments are a mixture of comments from attendees and tasting notes that people have sent to the distributor:Is 2005 the g...
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Alsace and the joys of "Tarte Flambee"
A good mate / customer rang me today re the Hawks Grand Final win, his Cloudy Bay allocation, and to tell me of his impending trip to Alsac... 0 comments
Niseko, Japan - Australian Wines and a good friend
Many of you will remember Mick Nippard who was an enthusiastic member of staff for 3 years ( He was the guy with less hair than me !) and t... 0 comments
Mount Mary Quintet with pork trotter and braised eggplant... delicious
If you're anything like me, then you'll (more often than not) feel like an evening of indulgence. A weekend away in Daylesford and d... 0 comments
Fox Creek loses a friend
Got an email from Julie Bethune this week informing that the wine world has lost a faithful friend.For those that new Fo...
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Passing of industry leaders
It is very sad to hear the passing of Sir Peter Derham on 25.9.08 , the founder of Red Hill Estate on the Mornington Peninsula. ... 0 comments
Hawks Win - and oh, I will celebrate
One of my fave customers, Jim Power, asked on a text " What special bottle did you pull from the cellar to celebrate the Hawks win ?" ... 0 comments
