The Main Divide wines are produced by the Donaldson family (read "of Pegasus Bay fame"), but are made from non-estate fruit so as to come in at a more affordable price.  This one is a winner.  Interestingly deep colour for a Pinot Noir, it covers a nice spectrum from red berry … [Read more...]

 I was hoping to find this wine over delivered for its very reasonable price, but was left with an "it's ok" reaction.  Given the vintage, there was reason to hope that this Cru Bourgeois might soar above the usual, but I didn't find that to be the case.  An accessible Cabernet … [Read more...]

A classic Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, this is one Wakefield's flagship "St. Andrews" offerings.  There's the famous Aussie eucalyptus note hovering behind the dark, ripe fruit.  Soft, round, full bodied - sophisticated, yet very easy to drink.  A bit of a splurge at this price … [Read more...]