Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 $65 Impenetrably inky and glossy blood-black in the glass, this bay leaf, blackberry and tobacco-stacked cabernet is just woof-inducingly lovely to drink. Finely tuned tannins follow a palate awash with dark cocoa, leather, plum and smoked cherries. The acidity and alcohol (14.5%) are beautifully balanced and add freshness … Read More
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Orlando Hilary Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019
Orlando Hilary Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019 $30 The Adelaide Hills subregion is seriously exciting for chardonnay and as soon as you put this pearla rippa cracka, corka, bonza, grouse chardonnay in your goblet, you’ll see exactly why I’m all over it like a weighted blanket from Briscoes. Incredibly well balanced, bursting with nectarine and grilled … Read More
Orlando Printz Shed Northern Barossa Shiraz 2018
Orlando Printz Shed Northern Barossa Shiraz 2018 $40 Sourced from the legendary Greenock and Ebenezer blocks, this shiraz is clean, spice-soaked and boosted with blackcurrant characters. There are liquorice and pepper layers edged with vanilla and smoke. The tannins are muscular and lengthy and add great texture to the dry, fine-grained finish.
Orlando Lyndale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019
Orlando Lyndale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019 $47 If this is your introduction to cool climate Adelaide Hills chardonnay, then strap on your stirrups and stick down your velcro because this will shake your timbers. Fresh grapefruit and peach-driven punchiness, citrus and apple notes and a luscious lick of toasty oak and creamy almond layers make … Read More
Orlando Centenary Hill Heritage Vines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Orlando Centenary Hill Heritage Vines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 $70 Orlando Wines, Barossa Valley’s first commercial winery, is located in the city of Rowland Flat, South Australia. The first vines that were cuttings of Rieslings from Germany were planted by founder Johann Gramp in 1847 in Barossa’s Jacobs Creek. This wine was under that brand … Read More
Orlando Lawson’s Padthaway Shiraz 2016
Orlando Lawson’s Padthaway Shiraz 2016 $70 Inky dark and oozing bold spices, dutch cocoa, layers of liquorice, blackcurrant and seasoned saddle leather, it’s a shiraz that’s so velvety, smooth and warm, it literally cuddles your tastebuds. Plump, plush and pulsing with energy and personality. I love it. Orlando
Orlando Steingarten Eden Valley Riesling 2019
Orlando Steingarten Eden Valley Riesling 2019 $45 Steingarten was the first Riesling of its kind in Australia, setting the benchmark for cool-climate Riesling for the past 50 years. From the creation of the rocky vineyard that imitated the mountainous winemaking regions of Germany, to the innovative wine style, Steingarten is one of Australia’s most awarded … Read More
3 November 2011 Either Hugo or I go…
Either Hugo or I go… One of Australia’s most famous brands has had a major makeover. Not only has it given its label a bit of nip-and-tuck and indulged in an expensive set of extensions; it’s also visited the local council chambers, filled out the forms and instigated a name change. First launched in 1980 … Read More