latest winefront monthly newsletter

Jeff2 · Post by **Jeff2** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:33 am

I have been a subscriber to this for about six months and while I do not always agree on his reviews, I usually enjoy it as a read. The latest edition though is, from what I can tell, the best edition yet, there is just a pile of articles in it, and there is a great article on craiglee and another on brettanomyces (separate articles). The brettanomyces article in particular is an eye-opener. There are a few other good articles too. I don't know if there is anyone here who subscribes or who have subscribed for longer than me, but I think that it is worth checking out if you have not seen it.

just my 2cents worth.

bye,
Jeff2

TORB · Post by **TORB** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 7:18 am

Jeff,

I agree totally, it is a very informative and well written issue. His best yet and if he continues to produce work of this calibre, Campbell is destined for big things. The style of the stories is good too. Well worth the price!

ChrisH · Post by **ChrisH** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:49 am

Great minds this alike - I posted a comment on another site then read this !

The Brett articles are excellent - subscribing to magazines like this are a good way to build your wine knowledge.

www.winefrontmonthly.com.au

regards
Chris

KeithT · Post by **KeithT** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:05 am

I'd just like to add my praise to the comments above. I've subscribed since the newsletter began and think that it is great value.

Campbell's writing style is bright, colourful and witty and adds another dimension to his tasting notes. I find his reviews align better with my palate than any of the other "mainstream" writers.

Keep up the good work Campbell.

Keith

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:37 am

Agree fully,

If only he could be a little more reliable with the publishing dates.

I wouldn't mind getting the August copy in August rather than as a Father's Day present.

SueNZ · Post by **SueNZ** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:52 am

Interesting lead in on the front page. First Sauvignon Blanc, then Pinot Noir (take a back seat Yarra), and next it will be Syrah! It's already made a few nudges.
Tarra Warra Estate also has a special NZ connection - the Tin Cows crafted by kiwi corrugated artist extraordinaire, Jeff Thompson.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:56 pm

Interestingly Sue, in the form of Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier, the Yarra has a ready-made response to the Kiwi Syrah push, though of course one wine against a hoard of them will be no great defence. Interesting times ahead for the Yarra, though the one thing that it has done is start to reclaim some of the "cheaper" (i.e. sub $30) pinot noir market in Australia away from the Kiwi (who dominate the higher price levels). In Australia at least, there is almost nothing Kiwi (pinot noir-wise) sub $30, other than perhaps Montana. Yarra has some reasonable ones now: Coldstream Hills, Train Trak, De Bortoli, Diamond Valley Blue Label, and a couple of others.

Good articles this month in Winefront Monthly. I subscribed only a couple of months ago, but it's been beaut so far.

Mikey.