Far too early to crack this open, but I couldn't resist.
It starts a bit like a good Beaujolais from a casual Oz Foillard, but with time loses some vibrancy to unfold complexity. I believe Joshua has found a magnificent vineyard that expresses a wine with many shade and has minerality and freshness quite rare for a red in Australia. I bid on him to become a future benchmark in the local market.
Macedon Ranges are going to become a new Eldorado for pinot...at least I hope...
BTW the 2017 vintage was poured by the glass at the Eleven Madison restaurant in New York, first Oz wine by the glass there. — 4 years ago
Drinkable and so lovely - lemon and tart. Very awesome summer wine. No tannnins or bitterness present. BUT headache developed after consuming 3 oz within an hour so wondering about additives. If you’re not sensitive to hangovers or wine headaches - this is fabulous for its light and refined flavor. — 6 years ago
Absolutely one of my favorites! This is damn good juice and the people at the vineyards are amazing wonderfully informative of all the wines and the back story. This is a beautifully done wine that has the right amount of oak, acidity and fruit. If you find it, buy it! If you’re in the Anderson Valley, make this one of the stops. — 2 years ago
This has got to be the top Pinot Noir from the Southern Hemisphere. Who else is fighting for the podium?! Chacra in Patigonia has a shot. Burn Cottage from NZ I like. Ochota from Oz is worthy of a podium. But yeah, Sailor is winning gold in my book. — 5 years ago
Have been saving this 1997 vintage for a special day and Father’s Day 2019 arrived. We grilled a 12 oz rib eye, asparagus, baked potato and had home grown tomato..... Opened and aired for 1hr. Beautiful! Soft but definite black cherries, hint of coffee and whiff of dark chocolate. Smooth taste that lingers with minimal tannins and the taste with a bit of bitterness at the end that adds to the taste. Excellent! — 6 years ago
Aahhh, a return to the land of OZ on this Thursday night. A 1 hour decant(min sediment). A seductive inky crimson color. On the nose: red plum, creme brulee, little black fruit, floral. Taste: A creamy, rich wine with currents, spice, blackberry....dusty tannins, and just a little alcohol heat on the end for this medium plus long finish wine. — 5 years ago
National rum day.....waaahhhh, wine break.
Time for a Mai Tai...the original Trader Vic 1944 recipe...not those bastardized fruit juice/grenadine versions!
2 ounces good blended aged rums..I use 1 oz el Dorado 15 yrs and 1 oz 12 year Appelton estate
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
1/3 ounce orgeat syrup
1/2 ounce orange curacao
Combine all ingredients with 12 oz CRUSHED ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour..garnish with a mint sprig AND ENJOY!!!! — 5 years ago
Johnno Harris
Outstanding Oz Rizza! 👌🏽👌🏽❤️❤️ — 2 years ago