2003 Prince Albert Pinot Noir
In 1857 the Prince Albert vineyard became the first Australian vineyard to be planted exclusively to Pinot Noir, and it existed as such until 1882. In 1975 someone discovered this fact, and replanted the vineyard – Oblivious to the fact that good Shiraz and Grenache vineyards exist elsewhere in Australia from a period long before [...]
Tatiarra Cambrian Shiraz Vertical 2002- 2007
From time to time, you can bump into some remarkable tasting opportunities. A few weeks back I was lucky enough to try 6 vintages of Tatiarra Cambrian Shiraz. This wonderful stuff is made in Heathcote by Ben Riggs, from low cropped vines planted on 2-300 million y.o. soils, above 500 million year old base rock. [...]