In Nashville you don't get a lot of choices in Australian Pinot Noir.  Here's a good one from a very modern Seattle-based negociant, Andrew Browne (Precept Brands *), who's very much on top on things. When it comes to Salmon and Salmon wine, two beloved staples in my diet, I'm always looking for just enough of a different personality to break out of the everyday routine.  This Pinot does...

I've been seeing a lot of reports lately about the frost situation in Australia. Not good. Not good at all! Here's one reported in South Australia from The Australian News: DEADLY black frosts have caused havoc for grape growers across... Continue...

We received a few bottles of Peter Lehmann Barossa Chardonnay through our international wine club. Now, you know I'm not a big fan of chardonnay. I'm not even a little fan of chardonnay. In fact, neither is my husband who... Continue .

This Australian version of a white Bordeaux is "something different" and turns out to be worth the detour, for its complexity and near perfection. Cape Mentelle* Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2005 is a 50/50 blend (actually 49/49 + 2% Chardonnay) of Margaret River fruit, half from the estate.  A minor portion of the lots (15%) underwent fermentation in new oak barrels.  Tasting Notes : Color...

The second vintage of Pillar Box Red tastes like another hit.  Like the first vintage (2004), there is a plethora of fruit, but the 2005 seems to be a bit more "built". Pillar Box Red is a collaboration between Henry's Drive winery of Padthaway, importer Dan Philips of Grateful Palate ...

The first 2006 vintage wine spotted in Nashville came to town highly rated, reasonably priced, and in short supply. Sparky and Sarah Marquis wasted no time bringing their new label Mollydooker to the USA, after they ended their involvement with Dan Philips' Marquis Philips label. Mollydooker is Australian for "left-handed".  The label was designed by Sarah Marquis, who like her husband Sparky...

The back label says "bitch" 77 times, followed by "some more".  It is left up to you to decide what that means, because the sentiment would be appropriate for many contemporary situations.  Whatever inspired it, thank goodness it arrived, because it is better than a box of chocolates. Dan Philips ...

Sparky Marquis, who together with wife Sarah are introducing Mollydooker wines, escorted their first vintage into the Nashville market this past week. Mollydooker means left-handed, which is how Sparky invites a handshake. Included in the 4-item line is the first...

Watch this Episode! Little Penguin Shiraz Amaroo Shiraz Teal Lake Shiraz 2003 Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz 2003 Peter Lehmann Shiraz 2004 Two Hands Bad Impersonator Shiraz 2004 Massena 11th Hour Shiraz 2003 Langmeil Freedom Shiraz Today Gary tackles it hard, he tastes 8 different Australian Shiraz wines and talks about the wine world and many other fun topics. Watch...

Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Thorn Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2003 Nuriootpa Barossa Class Shiraz 2004 John Duval Plexus Hobbs Shiraz 2003 (SOLD OUT) Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes the wines from Australia that were scored very highly by Robert Parker in the latest Wine Advocate. Sit back and enjoy ...