Wine Week 152: Location, Location, Location.
In wine, as in property, the one thing that everyone wants is a prime location. The best vineyards give the best fruit. But it’s not always easy to get the best locations. Two of our wines this week come from producers who have decided location is the key to the best grapes, while the other has helped define their region as one of the best Chardonnay areas in the land.
Between the Jim Barry Cover Drive and the Wyndham Estate George Windham Shiraz Grenache you can see why regional blending has become a key part of the winemaker’s arsenal. At the other end of the spectrum, the Voyager Estate Chardonnay continues to gain favour as a stand-out example of just what Margaret River can produce with the white grape.
This week’s recommendations are:
- Jim Barry Cover Drive 2007 ($18-23)
- Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2007 ($38-42)
- Wyndham Estate George Wyndham Shiraz Grenache 2007 ($17-$22)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!
Brad and Danny
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