Tag Archives: Australia

Skillogalee, Riesling, Clare Valley, Southern Australia 2011, 12% abv (C$22)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by winellama

Riesling is a specialty of the Clare Valley which lies north of Barossa and Adelaide in Southern Australia. It was settled by German immigrants – and much of their influence persists to this day in terms of place names as well as … Continue reading →

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The Cover Drive by Jim Barry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, Southern Australia 2009, 14% abv

Posted on July 29, 2012 by winellama

The South Australian wine region of Coonawarra is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon and home to many famous names including Wynn’s, Majella, Katnook and Yalumba.  It’s located about 60 km west of the ocean which gives it a climate similar to that … Continue reading →

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