2021 Philip Shaw The Idiot Shiraz, Orange, New South Wales Mt Canobolas dominates the Orange wine region at 1,309 metres above sea level. Sitting on the Great Dividing Range, it is a goading instrument for the clouds that can shroud it in the wintery months. There are some vineyards sited on its slopes; some atContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #424”
Category Archives: Orange, New South Wales
Wine Code Breaker #362
2016 Printhie Super Duper Chardonnay, Orange, New South Wales The Orange wine region is located about 300km due West of Sydney. It is an elevated landscape that belies its altitude. Dominated by Mount Canobolis as there is nothing higher to the West. A cool climate region that is relatively new, yet producing some stunning winesContinue reading “Wine Code Breaker #362”
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 