Drank with Jan Dagmar and Serena and Stefan at Harbour Hop — 6 years ago
In Harbour side ocean bar & grill, Auckland. 08/26/2018 with Sakka — 7 years ago
With views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera house out the window, we had to go local tonight. This was immediately decanted and needed it. Wound up to start, it improved steadily in the glass and subsequent pours, delivering spice, red berries and very fine grain tannins through the finish. Very solid. — 7 years ago
Drank on the World, Nanaimo harbour. Delicious full bodied white — 8 years ago
Nice one skip.☠️ — 8 years ago
Mid to deep crimson in colour. Aromas of red berries, a little oak, a bunchie stalky note, spices including nutmeg and a dash of chocolate. Medium plus bodied quite northern Rhone in style more than SA. Not dissimilar to another excellent North Island Syrah as in Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay. Very good, very tasty. From the unlikely destination of Waiheke Island which is in the middle of Auckland Harbour, which is massive in area compared to Sydney Harbour. One would think the rainfall might be a little high for quality viticulture but not so. Also when you think that one of the best new world Chardonnays in Kumeu River is made just to the north of Auckland. — 4 years ago
Business as usual. Which means this is a spectacular wine. Lovely acidity, soft oak tannins, pleasant in every way. — 6 years ago
Now there’s the Harbour Bridge in the background. Bottle #2 and was also immediately decanted though I don’t believe it necessary. There’s definitely terroir here with a spiciness not seen in Cali Cabernet. Pop and pour delicious nonetheless. Day 1 Down Under in the books! Cheers! 🍷 — 7 years ago
Full body, oaky. Great with dinner. Drank on the World in Nanaimo harbour — 8 years ago
1994 vintage. On a sailing boat in Sydney Harbour not with the proper glassware. On the nose, fresh black fruits, gentle spices and leather notes. More savoury than sweet. Not obviously a 20+ year old wine. On the palate, mild alcohol and body, good concentration of flavours and soft but noticeable tannins. Elegance with a touch of umph. Very Hill of Grace. The finish was good, but not quite as long as some other vintages I have recently had. This wine was certainly not fully mature. Could age for another 15 years I suspect. Very good. — 8 years ago
Overlooking Nantucket Harbour - couldn’t ask for a better sunset — 5 years ago
Smooth on the nose and entry, expands and develops to lasting finish — 7 years ago
Beautiful wine. Wonderful couple making the wine. Worth every penny and then some. — 7 years ago
Very nice ! Easy drinking with Tapas by Darling Harbour, Sydney — 8 years ago
Chris
Valentine's Day dinner with my Bahama mama at The Landing; a 200-year-old estate in Harbour Island's downtown. Originally the home of the island's first doctor, the colonial-style building served as Customs House and then a private club. It was built when Harbour Island was a ship building center. With the help of supermodel India Hicks, The Landing has been transformed into a charming 12-room boutique hotel with one of the hottest restaurants in town. — 4 years ago