Colin Stewart's Reviews

Published Reviews

Light, flowery champaign

Wine: Alain Siret Millésime (1999) - Alain Siret - Champagne Blend - Blanc De Blancs

Reviewed: 17-Nov-2007

  • Wine Rating: 85%
  • Dryness: 6 - Light Sweet

A very special champaign that stays interesting after several glasses. Light, sweet, flowery and finishing with notes of honey.


Rich sharp, red desert wine

Wine: VP Lilly Pilly Fortified Shiraz (1995) - Lilly Pilly - Shiraz

Reviewed: 14-Nov-2007

Tags (all tags): desert fortified

  • Wine Rating: 72%
  • Dryness: 7 - Medium Sweet

A dark, rich, sharp desert wine. Worked well with a chocolate desert. Sweet initially, but finishing dry.


Sesame Seed Taste!

Wine: Epoch (2002) - Meerea Park - Semillon

Reviewed: 14-Nov-2007

Tags (all tags): sesame smooth

  • Wine Rating: 80%
  • Dryness: 5 - Semi-Dry

A clean tasting wine that starts with hazelnuts, and finishes with a strong taste of sesame oil. Cleared the palate well accompanying food.