Category Archives: Gippsland

McAlister Merlot Noir 1993

No bottle shot, and not really a tasting note either; more of a tasting vibe. My brother, having freshly turned 50 came over for a pizza extravaganza last night, and brought a bottle of this wine along. I provided a … Continue reading

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William Downie Gippsland Pinot Noir 2008

I had this a week ago (or so), and have been postponing this note because I couldn’t find an appropriate picture to accompany it. In the end, I got out my camera and took one myself. Anyhoo, on to the … Continue reading

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Discovery Road Pinot Noir 2004

According to WineStar , this new wine is a new label from Bruce Dowding, the man who planted the Rochford vineyard in the Macedon Ranges. The fruit comes from vines in the Gippsland and near-Whitfield regions of Victoria and was … Continue reading

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