2012 Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia One from the archives of 2018…I have been lucky enough to have met Kevin Glastonbury once. Often referred to as KG, he is a winemaker from the Yalumba team. I made the mistake of calling him Wayne and those around at the time burst out in mirth while myContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #260”
Category Archives: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Wine Code Breaker #380
2020 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia Greenock I recently discovered is a small village on the mouth of the Clyde River in Scotland. So small in fact that there is one road in and out. The road out of course sees very little use with most of the residents having never felt anContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #380”
Wine Code Breaker #367
2020 Spinifex Garçon Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia Spinifex is a grass that is critical in holding back coastal foredunes from erosion in a harsh environment. It appears delicate, yet can withstand much of what mother nature can throw at it. It covers the surface of the dune and can be severely impacted by oneContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #367”
Wine Code Breaker #350
Non-Vintage Sparkling Shiraz, Turkey Flat, Barossa Valley, South Australia A BBQ is an Australian institution. Snags, salad and steak on a paper plate, all to be eaten with one hand and an implement. But which implement is best? What do you really need? A fork, a spoon or a knife? A splayd of course! CombiningContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #350”
Wine Code Breaker #341
2019 Kalleske Old Vine Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia Captain Jack Sparrow is a fictional character from the Pirates of the Caribbean series of movies. He meanders his way through the movies in a way that affects all. He is a trickster who appears drunken. He uses wit and deceit to end disputes and heContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #341”
Wine Code Breaker #340
2019 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia Perforce is a word not oft used. A shame, as it is an elegant word that just by saying it, you understand its intent in expressing a necessity or even the inevitable. It might even mean a glass of Kalleske. Year in year out, the team teamContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #340”
Wine Code Breaker #331
2015 Rockford Basket Press, Barossa Valley, South Australia It would be fair to say that the history of the wine press is as old as wine itself. The original was no doubt the humble human foot. The most notable evolution was the development of the basket press during Medieval times (or thereabouts). Essentially, this wasContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #331”
Wine Code Breaker #329
2018 Kaesler The Bogan Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia “Upper Middle Bogan” is an Australian comedy that meshes together, through family connections, the Melbourne Upper and Bogan cultures. An hilarious series that exaggerates the characters that we all can relate and sometimes aspire to. For those who pretend we can’t, let me remind you thatContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #329”
Wine Code Breaker #147
1997 Penfolds RWT Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia One from the archives of 2015…Once the euphoria of your child’s birth passes, there is a dawning realisation that you have absolutely no idea what it is going to take to raise this mini you. Some days you get it right, others can be a complete disaster.Continue reading “Wine Code Breaker #147”
Wine Code Breaker #323
2019 Kalleske Plenarius Viognier, Barossa Valley, South Australia The autumn sunsets are amazing. The sky is clear, leaving orange hues splaying upwards as the golden orb disappears below the horizon. You cannot help but smile in wonder. It would therefore seem reasonable to test out an orange style wine. These are white wines that areContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #323”
The Unexpurgated Wine Code 