Wagga Wagga itself might not be known primarily for its wines, but Bidgeebong is making its mark, most recently in the eyes of wine guru James Halliday.
Bidgeebong 2005 Icon Shiraz Winemaker’s tasting notes: Each year, the wine maker selects the very best wines for the Icon Series. The 2005 Icon Shiraz wine was made from the best fruit selected from the Alambama vineyard in the Gundagai Region and the Billnugel vineyard in the Tumbarumba Region. Gundagai is garnering a significant reputation for its opulent shiraz while cooler Tumbarumba provides savoury notes and a perfectly balancing elegance. The result is a full bodied intense shiraz. Until 2020 – patience will bring [...]
This is outstanding value. For less than $12 a bottle, and rated 93 by Halliday, the Bidgeebong 2008 Triangle Shiraz is tough to beat.
Bidgeebong Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Winemaker’s tasting notes: This fresh, crisp sparkling white wine has been hand crafted from chardonnay and pinot noir, the two major varieties used in France’s famed Champagne district. It is perfect served cold with fresh oysters and lots of friends. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $165 Share on Facebook
Bidgeebong 2006 Icon Chardonnay Winemaker’s tasting notes: This Chardonnay has been selected as the best of the 2006 vintage. The wine was made using wild fermentation, some malo-lactic fermentation and aged on yeast lees in new French oak barrels for nine months. The wine shows complexity in aroma and on the palate. Awards: 1 x Trophy; 1 Gold. Price is for a case of 6 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $192 Share on Facebook
Bidgeebong 2005 Icon Shiraz Winemaker’s tasting notes: Each year, the wine maker selects the very best wines for the Icon Series. The 2005 Icon Shiraz wine was made from the best fruit selected from the Alambama vineyard in the Gundagai Region and the Billnugel vineyard in the Tumbarumba Region. Gundagai is garnering a significant reputation for its opulent shiraz while cooler Tumbarumba provides savoury notes and a perfectly balancing elegance. The result is a full bodied intense shiraz. Until 2020 – patience will bring significant [...]
