(Islander Estate, Kangaroo Island)
Another year gone by, another few hundred wines enjoyed and a few not so enjoyed. This year saw my Odd & Rare Varieties event introduce me to dozens of totally new wine varieties that I had never tried before which without a doubt helped make this years list a little more interesting. My first trip to Kangaroo Island in the final days of 2011 also introduced me to the great wines of Islander Estate who, interestingly, impressed me far more with their cheaper wines than their flagships.
In no particular order here are the wines I will look back on most fondly from 2012
Primo Estate The Fronti V
Islander Estate 2009 Shiraz
Geoff Hardy 2009 Langrein
Chapel Hill 2011 Chardonnay
Islander Estate 2008 The Red
Eloquesta 2009 Shiraz Petite Verdot
Mandoleto 2009 Nero d'Avola
Best's Wines 2010 'Old Vine' Pinot Meunier
Brokenwood 2010 'Quail' Shiraz
Tertini 2010 Arneis
Martinborough Vineyard 2009 Pinot Noir
Torbreck 2010 'The Struie' Shiraz
Arizona Stronghold 2010 'Nachise' Red blend
Arizona Stronghold 2010 'Tazi' White blend
Outpost 2004 'Howell Mountain' Zinfandel
Zema Estate 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Galafrey 2012 Dry Land Reserve Riesling
Lake's Folly 2011 Chardonnay
Te-Aro Estate 2005 'Two Charlies' GSM
(The white varieties lined up at the Odd & Rare event)
