Wine review — Madfish, Rusty Fig and Ten Minutes by Tractor

Madfish range: Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008 $15–18; Moscato 2008 $17–22; Pinot Noir 2007 $16–19; Carnelian 2006 $19–24 Madfish, the second label of Jeff Birch’s Howard Park Wines, has been one of the great successes of the last decade. It works for Jeff. But more importantly it delivers tonnes of flavour and value for drinkers – … Continue reading Wine review — Madfish, Rusty Fig and Ten Minutes by Tractor

Wine review — Rochford, Shaw Vineyard Estate & Heredos de Argueso

Rochford Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2006 $27, Pinot Noir 2005 $33, Pinot Noir 2006 $33 Rochford is one of the better signposted vineyards in the cool Macedon region. That’s a pity, because its cellar door is in the Yarra Valley. The wines show the region’s general suitability for chardonnay and pinot noir. The chardonnay is taut, … Continue reading Wine review — Rochford, Shaw Vineyard Estate & Heredos de Argueso

Wine review — Mistletoe, Bowen Estate & Bidgebong

Mistletoe Hunter Valley Home Vineyard Semillon 2008 $18 & Broke Verdelho 2008 $18; Tulloch Hunter Semillon WA Sauvignon Blanc 2008 $16 These are the first three 2008 whites to hit the tasting bench. Mistletoe’s semillon, at 9.5 per cent alcohol, has the tangy, face-twisting, eye-watering impact of fresh grapefruit – an oddity at present but … Continue reading Wine review — Mistletoe, Bowen Estate & Bidgebong