This region is also famous for its very pure mineral water
and a wine to continue to watch over the next 15+ years
The remainder of the season was mostly mild and dry
The small distillery is part of the Hombo Shuzo brewery in Kagoshima which has been distilling shochu for more than 100 years
The Apple Tree Flat Chardonnay pairs well with mushroom dishes
Schild Estate Moorooroo Shiraz 2017 Brand_Southern Comfort This region is also famousFour rows of vines planted by the Jacob brothers in 1847, and saved from destruction by Ed Schild in 1984. Hand picked, bunch sorted, berry sorted by table post destemmer, open fermented, 5 8 days cold soak, 7 14 day ferment, matured for 18 24 months in 90% French 10% American oak (30% new). A great wine, the oak handling exemplary, keeping the cornucopia of purple and black fruits foremost. The mouthfeel is supple, the alcohol also exemplary. James