Max Allen: The beginnings of an Australian Wine Gallery

Monday, September 13, 2010

The beginnings of an Australian Wine Gallery

A striking image of pinot lees at the bottom of a tank in the latest, particularly funny and sharp edition of The Bloodwood Bible reminded me of some other abstract images gleaned from wineries ...

Shiraz Bin Barossa
(photo: Adrian Lander)

The Bloodwood Singularity, by Pinot Lees
(photo: Stephen Henson, Bill's long-lost brother)

Years and Years at Yarra Yering
(photo: Max Allen)

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AthaliaMarch 10, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Great Article. Always look forward to these...
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