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June 4, 2015 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Tessa Brown from Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown

I’ve been familiar with the work of Tess Brown for a number of years without knowing how extensive her experience in viticulture has been around Australia. As she increased her knowledge and expertise – also as a winemaker – she began to gravitate towards establishing her own vineyard and winery, which she has recently done with her partner in Beechworth, Victoria. Tess joined me on this episode of The Vincast to talk about her experiences and her plans for the new project.

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March 19, 2015 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Randall Pollard from Heart & Soil

Randall Pollard is a name in Victoria synonymous with independent fine-wine sales, having worked in the industry for almost 20 years before opening his own wine store in Geelong (Randall’s), and then importing a range of outstanding artisan wines from France and Europe (Heart & Soil). His love of wine stems from sneaking glasses of wine from the cask at the age of 15, enjoying it with cheese and bread. He shared more stories from his career on this episode of The Vincast.

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February 5, 2015 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Bill Downie from William Downie Wines & 1000 Candles

It’s impossible not to like Bill Downie as he is such a down-to-earth person, a brilliantly talented winemaker, and is also incredibly humble. His skills are not his technical prowess, skills which he picked up for the most part learning on the job, but his ability to simply capture the essence of what nature provides in a certain place. He joined me on this episode of The Vincast to discuss his background, his approaches to wine, and how he imparts as little of himself to his pinot noir for William Downie Wines and the singular 1000 Candles from the Yarra Valley.

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December 31, 2014 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Anthony D’Anna from Boccaccio Cellars and Mondo Imports

Many Melbourne-based wine lovers would be familiar with the name Boccaccio Cellars, as they have regularly advertised in the Epicure lift-out of The Age every Tuesday. The Balwyn-based retailer has been selling wines for nearly 40 years, specialising in Italian wines. Anthony D’Anna, second generation Italo-Australian, has been heavily involved in the family business for many years, not only with Boccaccio but also their winery in the Yarra Valley (Hoddles Creek Estate) and more recently, Mondo Imports working with some outstanding small producers from Italy. He joined me on this episode of The Vincast to talk about his upbringing and work in the family business, and his perspective on Italian wines in Australia.

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November 20, 2014 · 9:00 am

The Vincast with Owen Latta from Eastern Peake

Owen Latta from Eastern Peake joins me on this episode of The Vincast, talking about growing up with the vineyard his parents planted when he was born, taking over from his father at a young age, and discovering new projects along the way.

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September 28, 2013 · 12:27 pm

Mount Mary Dinner – 17/09/2013

There are more than a few words that get thrown around pretty indiscriminately in the marketing and communication of wine. Words like premium, estate, reserve, authentic, terroir and unique. In most cases it is a pretty empty assertion, rarely can the claim be legitimately justified. Few people can truly say they are a pioneer, but John Middleton certainly can. With a background in the RAAF he found himself in the Yarra Valley as a regional family doctor back in the 1950s. He established the estate, inspired in part by the Swiss settlers of the 1850s (de Castella, de Pury), and the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Continue reading →

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September 4, 2013 · 5:05 pm

Foxeys Hangout – 3/09/2013

Pinot Gris 2013
Quite bright fresh fleshy green fruits. Textured intense, fairly true to style and region, lots of green apples.

Chardonnay 2012
A little on the shy side aromatically, not giving away much. Clean fresh not heavy or oaky, just lacking fruit personality.

Rosé 2013 (Shiraz)
Fresh fruity, a little bit spicy, generous fruit, some sweetness but sufficiently dry.

Pinot Noir 2012
Subtle earthy spicy dark cherries. Balanced generous, good fruit, some sweet tannins, subtle oak. Safe but indistinct.

Shiraz 2012
Super peppery on the nose, blackberries. Quite supple and generous, good savoury edge, lovely round black pepper, lacks a bit of drive.

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September 4, 2013 · 4:47 pm

Scorpo Wines – 3/09/2013

Pinot Gris 2012
Looks a touch sulphury smoky. Classic Scorpo Gris, rich yet tight and focused, nice texture and generosity.

Chardonnay 2009
Purity finesse drive natural acidity bite and freshness. Long and fine, well-managed for the vintage.

Pinot Noir 2011
Fine delicate but nice concentration and balance. Earthy savoury textural density. Power but restraint.

Shiraz 2008
Meaty inky savoury Indian spice. Juicy dark generous, looking full in oak and fruit. Lacking some finesse. Not sure…

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September 4, 2013 · 4:45 pm

Hurley Vineyard – 3/09/2013

Estate Pinot Noir 2011
Light tight lean savoury. Very good but a little retiring. Not offering a lot.

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September 4, 2013 · 4:43 pm

Moorooduc Estate – 3/09/2013

Estate Chardonnay 2011
Balanced generous, on the austere slightly mealy lees cheesy style. Wonderful texture and maturity.

The Moorooduc Chardonnay 2010
Rich raw generous intense full and forward, very forward now. Needs much time.

Pinot Noir 2011
Lovely bright savoury tight raspberry. Power expression for the vintage, lovely fruit purity and some amaro notes.

The Duc Pinot Noir 2010
Bright floral rose petal lavender. Very intense generous warm but fresh.

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