September 25, 2015 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Alex Head from Head Wines

Alex Head discovered a love and fascination of wine whilst studying sciences at Sydney University. After travelling on a gastronomic journey across Europe he was hooked. Many years were spent in iconic Sydney wine retail, before a tenure at Langton’s. This experience led a sea-change to the Barossa where he eventually established Head Wines. In the past almost ten years he was forged a reputation for producing some of the most exciting wines in the region, particularly those from Rhone Valley varieties.

Follow Alex on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Subscribe to the Intrepid Wino channel on YouTube and like a few videos, leave a comment too!

Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or PlayerFM and don’t forget to rate and review!

Alex Head

Alex Head

1 Comment

Filed under Podcasts

Tagged as , , , , , , , , , ,

Video

Let’s Taste – Best’s Great Western New Releases

Best’s Great Western is one of Victoria’s oldest and most-loved wine producing families, and will next year celebrate their  150th anniversary. They sent me three of their new release wines for me to taste; Riesling 2015, Bin. 1 Shiraz 2014 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. All three have a RRP of $25.00, and are now available.

Head to Different Drop to buy some Best’s wine, and be sure to use the special code INTREPIDWINO to get 10% off your purchase.

Visit Wine Companion to read their thoughts on Best’s and their wines, and save 30% on any subscription package by entering the code INTREPID30

Best's New Releases

Best’s New Releases

Leave a comment

September 19, 2015 · 9:43 pm
September 18, 2015 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Dan Buckle from Chandon Australia & Circe Wines

Dan Buckle is no slouch when it comes to winemaking, gaining experience at some of the most awarded wineries in Victoria. Having worked for Yering Station & Mount Langi Ghiran he joined Domaine Chandon Australia as the Chief Winemaker several years ago, breathing new life into their sparkling and still wines. Honouring his original entry into wine as a teenager, he also produces some of his own wines from the Mornington Peninsula under the Circe brand. He joins me on this episode of the podcast to chat about his journey.

Follow Dan on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Subscribe to Intrepid Wino on YouTube and like a few videos, leave a comment too!

Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or PlayerFM and don’t forget to rate and review!

Dan Buckle (photo courtesy Wine Companion)

Dan Buckle (photo courtesy Wine Companion)

2 Comments

Filed under Podcasts

Tagged as , , , , , , , , , ,

Video

Let’s Taste – Hochkirch Steinbruch Pinot Noir 2013

The Intrepid Wino (aka James Scarcebrook) tastes the Hochkirch Steinbruch Pinot Noir 2013, purchased from Blackhearts & Sparrows North Fitzroy.

Hochkirch Steinbruch Pinot Noir 2013

Hochkirch Steinbruch Pinot Noir 2013

Leave a comment

September 8, 2015 · 2:55 pm
Video

Let’s Taste – Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1998

I opened my last bottle of Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Cabernet Merlot 1998, and showed how best to open an older wine that may have a more fragile cork, in a very gentle way.

Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Cabernet Merlot 1998

Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Cabernet Merlot 1998

Leave a comment

September 8, 2015 · 2:43 pm
Video

Let’s Taste – Charles Melton Nine Popes 2005

As I was tasting my other bottle of Charles Melton Nine Popes 2005 from my cellar, I thought I would also show you how to open a bottle of wine sealed under a screw-cap.

Charles Melton Nine Popes 2005

Charles Melton Nine Popes 2005

Leave a comment

September 6, 2015 · 9:11 pm
Video

Let’s Taste – Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2006

I opened a bottle of Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2006 from the Intrepid Cellar and shared my impressions. I also show you how to open a younger wine sealed with a cork, using a waiters friend.

Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2006

Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2006

Leave a comment

September 6, 2015 · 8:59 pm
Video

Let’s Taste – Moorooduc Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2004 & Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2005

At the girlfriend’s place for dinner with some friends, I opened a few wines from the cellar that originate from the Mornington Peninsula wine region of Victoria. They are The Moorooduc “Wild Yeast” Chardonnay 2004 & the Ten Minutes By Tractor McCutcheon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, both under screw-cap. Let me know what you think, and if you have any suggestions for wines I should taste leave me a comment. Like this video and subscribe to my channel for more videos like this.

Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

Leave a comment

September 6, 2015 · 8:30 pm
September 4, 2015 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan is one of the most exciting young winemakers in Victoria, and the type of wines he is producing are dramatically changing the discussion about what is wine, what is Australian wine, and what is quality Australian wine. He has recently bought land in West Gippsland and will eventually become the vigneron (both growing the grapes and making the wines) he has so long wanted to be. On this episode he chats about his experiences and philosophies, and why a winemaking degree didn’t really help him much.

Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram

Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Subscribe to Intrepid Wino on YouTube and like a few videos, leave a comment too!

Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or PlayerFM and don’t forget to rate and review!

Patrick Sullivan (image courtesy of The Wine Idealist)

Patrick Sullivan (image courtesy of The Wine Idealist)

1 Comment

Filed under Podcasts

Tagged as , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Video

Wine Trade Tasting Behind the Scenes

In August I took some behind-the-scenes footage at a few wine trade tastings here in Melbourne, and I thought I’d share it with you with the idea of showing how portfolio tastings are conducted. The two tastings were for Cellarhand Wines, and combined tasting of World Wine Estates, Enoteca Sydney and Vinous Imports.

Tim Stock from Vinous Imports

Tim Stock from Vinous Imports

Leave a comment

September 3, 2015 · 4:52 pm