I’ve tasted some Heartland wines on Let’s Taste before, and in this case it was exciting to look at a step up in their range, being the Cabernet Sauvignon. Ben Glaetzer is a highly respected winemaker, and does an incredible job with the Heartland wines, let me know what you think in the comments below.
Wine tasted;
Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – RRP $19.99
This is the final in a three-part series looking at wines from Mitchell Winery in the Clare Valley. On previous editions I have looked at current release Mitchell wines compared with museum releases, but they also have a specific late release range under the McNicol branding. Here I look at the riesling and shiraz from this range. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Wines tasted;
Mitchell McNicol Riesling 2009 – RRP $45.00
Mitchell McNicol Shiraz 2007 – RRP $50.00
The Pannell family is one of the most iconic in Australian wine, having not once but twice pioneered the vigneron model in Western Australia. After being one of the first commercial wine producers in the now legendary and substantial Margaret River region (Moss Wood), they had a complete shift East to the still somewhat unexplored Pemberton region, where they established Picardy Wines. Here they focused on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and invited their son Dan to be an important part of the future. With such an incredible wine pedigree and a passion for Burgundy, it’s easy to understand why Dan is regarded as one of the most incredible and honest winemakers in the state.
Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Subscribe to the Intrepid Wino channel on YouTube and watch a few videos!
Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Podbean or iHeartRadio, and don’t forget to rate and review!
Check out the Ear Buds network on Facebook!
Photographer: Iain Gillespie 0412263447.
Without knowing it Rory Lane was about ten years ahead of the modern era of the Garage Winemaker in Australia with The Story Wines. In 2004, with only a few vintages experience mostly working in wineries in the United States, he took a punt on starting his own wine project, working out of a rented warehouse in suburban Melbourne. Fortunately he was able to purchase some outstanding Grampians fruit, and capture it in a bottle in an elegant expression that almost immediately began to turn heads. He is now considered to be one of the most exciting winemakers in Australia, and is an important representative for small ‘virtual’ wineries both here and overseas.
Follow Rory on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Subscribe to the Intrepid Wino channel on YouTube and watch a few videos!
Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM or Podbean, and don’t forget to rate and review!
Check out the Ear Buds network on Facebook!
Download the Shebah app on your device of choice via their website!
Rory Lane from The Story Wines
Filed under Podcasts
It was a distinct honour and a privilege to be named the third fellow for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. What an incredible insight into one of the most forward-thinking initiatives in the Australian wine scene today! Here are some of the amazing experiences that came with such an honoured award, I was truly humbled. Many thanks to the AAVWS for the opportunity to attend as the 2016 Fellow, I heartily encourage everyone to consider applying for this years show!
Like so many in the industry, Brian Walsh got into the wine business almost by accident. As a teenager from the McLaren Vale, he was more interested in surfing that wine, but needing a job he took what was intended as a temporary position with Chateau Reynalla. He spent 20 years working in the McLaren Vale before accepting the position of chief winemaker at Yalumba in the Barossa in 1988. After an incredible 26 years he stepped away from full-time winemaking, and now sits on a number of industry boards, including the chair of Wine Australia.
Follow Wine Australia on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Subscribe to the Intrepid Wino channel on YouTube and watch a few videos!
Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM or Podbean, and don’t forget to rate and review!
Filed under Podcasts
I recently met Rory Lane who is going to be a future guest on The Vincast, and he gave me a bottle of this wine that he made in 2015 for The Craft & Co. The fact that it was made from an Italian grape, and it came from Heathcote, made this a no-brainer. Let me know what you think in the comments below!
Eliza and Angela Brown were born into Australian Wine History, being fourth-generation members of the Brown Family of Milawa. Their father Peter discovered a particular passion for fortified wines and the Rutherglen region, convincing the rest of the family to purchase All Saints Estate. He bought his siblings out of that part of the business, and focused all his energy into revitalising this historic brand. His untimely passing resulted in his three children taking over the business, and they have continued his legacy of innovation balanced with respect for tradition and heritage. Peter’s two daughters both joined me on this episode to talk not only about the family and the estate, but also their own experiences and perspectives on the business.
Angela and Eliza Brown from All Saints Estate
As a teenager, Fiona Donald sent a letter to Len Evans after reading an article he wrote, asking him how one might enter the wine industry. He encouraged her to study to be a winemaker at the best place in the country at the time; Roseworthy College. Since graduating in 1990 Fiona has worked for some of Australia’s most important wine companies in many of Australia’s finest regions. Her work since 2009 as the chief winemaker of Seppeltsfield has brought her the most joy and the most acclaim, and has revitalised one of the country’s most historic wineries.
Follow Seppeltsfield on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Follow James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Subscribe to the Intrepid Wino channel on YouTube and watch a few videos!
Follow The Vincast on Twitter and download all the previous episodes here
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM or Podbean, and don’t forget to rate and review!
Fiona Donald from Seppeltsfield
Filed under Podcasts
A podcast about wine, wine culture and wine people. Every week a different guest from the wine industry joins host The Intrepid Wino (aka James Scarcebrook) for a casual chat about the world of wine.
All content on this podcast remains the sole property of the author unless otherwise acknowledged and appropriately credited. Unauthorised use and/or duplication of content without express and written permission from the author is strictly prohibited. Content may be used for reproduction provided that full and clear credit is given to James Scarcebrook and/or The Intrepid Wino with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
The Intrepid Wino 