Drayton's Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2009
Drayton's is a large Hunter Valley producer punching out approximately 500 000 dozen each year. This Vineyard Reserve comes from vin...
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December 31, 2012
Pepper Tree Limited Release Verdelho 2012
An example of how tasty Verdelho can be yet it's hard to fathom why more people don't beat its drum. A nice little thirst quench...
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December 30, 2012
McLeish Estate Semillon Chardonnay 2011
This had a little wow factor. Lovely clean flavours and a ripping price to boot. A blend of 60% Semillon and 40 % Chardonnay. Some Chard...
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December 29, 2012
Drayton's Susanne Semillon 2009
This Drayton's flagship white wine comes from vines over 100 years old. Aromas are soft with some pastry and biscuity highlights, jo...
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December 29, 2012
Flynns Irena's Heathcote Verdelho 2010
Verdelho is seen more as a drink now variety but over the last few months I have had a look at some Verdelhos with a little age on them, a...
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December 26, 2012
Emma's Cottage Vineyard
On my recent trip to the Hunter Valley, I had the pleasure of staying at Emma's Cottage Vineyard . A wonderful and relaxing place with s...
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December 23, 2012
David Hook Reserve Barbera 2009
Plenty of savoury flavours dominate here. Lovely smells of violets, a snip of rose and twiggy earthiness lead to a delicious palate. The f...
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December 23, 2012
David Hook De Novo Bianco 2012
An interesting wine. A blend of Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc all from Orange, New South Wales. All were barrel...
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December 14, 2012
Tahbilk Shiraz 2008
A mission to the bottle shop with twenty bucks saw this make its way home. Admittedly I have had this wine previously but not blogged it, ...
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December 14, 2012
Cooks Lot Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2012
A blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc with all fruit coming from Orange, New South Wales. Nearly clear in appearance with a ...
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December 12, 2012
David Hook Old Vines Pothana Vineyard Semillon 2012
Only produced in a good year, this Pothana Vineyard Semillon was hand picked from low yielding vines in the Hunter Valley sub region of Be...
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December 11, 2012
Tobin Wines "Max" Shiraz 2009
Quite a different wine to the Max Shiraz 2010 , which was medium bodied, lots of berry fruit and finishing well tannins bordering dusty. ...
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December 07, 2012
David Hook Reserve De Novo Rosso 2011
David Hook's wines are so easy to knock back, and here is yet more proof. This wine will disappear from your glass in no time. An ...
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December 06, 2012
Pepper Tree Alluvius Semillon 2012
Another beauty from Pepper Tree. Some things are best kept simple... Gentle aromas of lemony citrus, slight nutty characters and a tou...
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December 06, 2012
Luke Lambert Reserve Syrah 2010
Sealed with wax and wrapped in a contemporary label, this wine presents very well. Only 1081 bottles were made and each bottle is individ...
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December 05, 2012
McLeish Estate Dwyer Rosé 2012
I was sharing this with friends and as I was topping up glasses, I was met with the response, "Oh, I don't like sweet wine."...
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December 04, 2012
David Hook Pinot Grigio 2012
This Pinot Grigio comes from low yielding vines in the Hunter Valley, and man, it's easy to sip away. Soft aromas of spring flowers ...
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December 03, 2012
The Qwine Christmas Stocking
2012 has been a fantastic year! I have had the privilege to meet so many more industry folk whilst also having the opportunity to have a loo...
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December 03, 2012
Cooks Lot Pinot Gris 2012
The use of partial barrel fermentation by winemaker Duncan Cook has again provided a wine with good weight and texture. A slight apricot...
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November 28, 2012
Bimbadgen Signature Mistletoe Lane Vineyard Shiraz 2011
The fruit for this wine comes from forty year old vines in an established Orlando Wyndham vineyard on Mistletoe Lane in Pokolbin. Hand pi...
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November 26, 2012
Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2012
The majority of the fruit for this Savvy comes from the Barossa (84%). For me, there were a number of similarities to a Riesling and Sem...
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November 23, 2012
Bimbadgen MCA Series Sangiovese 2011
Affectionately known as "The Goat Wine" due to its trendy label, I enjoyed the approachability, easy drinking style it delivered....
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November 22, 2012
Yalumba The Scribbler 2010
Another beauty from the Yalumba stable. How they continually churn out wines which are packed with flavour and so reasonable on the hip p...
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November 20, 2012
Cooks Lot Shiraz 2011
A classic cool climate Shiraz at a ripping price. Crazy value for $20! Definitely worth a, "Who ha!" in your best Al Pacino vo...
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November 19, 2012
Bimbadgen Regions Pinot Noir 2011
Bimbadgen recently showcased their wines which come from regions outside their Hunter Valley home. Run as #nottheusualBimbadgen on Twitter...
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November 17, 2012
Cooks Lot Cabernet Sauvignon Lot#9999 2011
A handy drop of Cabernet Sauvignon from Orange, New South Wales. Bright in appearance, the nose is fragrant with buckets of blackberrie...
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November 16, 2012
Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2012
The Yalumba Y Series oozes value right across the range. Every wine is very approachable and non-confrontational, and so, so drinkable. ...
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November 15, 2012
Luke Lambert Syrah 2010
This is some funky gear coming from winemaker Luke Lambert. He's a thinker and not afraid to veer from the norm. A driven individual wh...
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November 15, 2012
McWilliams Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2006
This wine is the Cellar Aged release and I like the way McWilliams and many wineries go about the deliberate aged release of Semillon. If ...
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November 14, 2012
Bimbadgen Regions Pinot Gris 2012
This fruit for this addition to the Bimbadgen Regions range comes from the Adelaide Hills. Made in the Alsace style, this Pinot Gris off...
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November 11, 2012
Cooks Lot Sauvignon Blanc Lot #689 2012
From a small producer in Orange, NSW, who is making plenty of noise with this Sauvignon Blanc. Winemaker Duncan Cook has applied some l...
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November 10, 2012
Bimbadgen MCA Series Riesling 2012
For those punters who have been neglecting the goodness of Orange, man, you're missing out! Bimbadgen, from the Hunter Valley, sourc...
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November 10, 2012
Pepper Tree Coquun Shiraz 2010
Just as I think I have a favourite from the new release Pepper Tree wines, along comes the flagship. And in your best US preacher voice ri...
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November 09, 2012
McWilliams Mt Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2011
When working in retail, this wine was my go-to on shelf bargain. Why? Quite simply, Semillon was going through tough times and no one was ...
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November 07, 2012
Bimbadgen Regions Gewurztraminer 2012
The Fruit for the Regions label comes from outside the Hunter Valley where the winery is based. Orange in NSW is where this Gewurztramine...
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November 06, 2012
McWilliams Morning Light Botrytis Semillon 2009
A gorgeous golden colour greets you, and fans of Botrytis, it's time to get excited. This wine is presents very well. All elements ...
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November 05, 2012
Pepper Tree Limited Release Tallavera Shiraz 2011
Some of Pepper Tree's Hunter Valley vineyards are located at Tallavera Grove, Mt View, which is nestled in the foothills of the Broken...
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November 03, 2012
Pepper Tree Limited Release Tallawanta Semillon 2012
Apple strudel and lime leaf struck me first up here, and I must say, the apple strudel action was very enticing. Made from single vineya...
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October 30, 2012
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Shiraz 2010
This is a very smart piece of work. Wonderfully structured with flavours that slide through your mouth with ease. Housed in new and one ...
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October 29, 2012
Bimbadgen Semillon 2012
A perfect drop for some prawns and oysters, and this is exactly how I enjoyed it. This wine shows the purity of fresh Hunter Valley Semill...
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October 26, 2012
Pepper Tree Limited Release Shiraz 2011
This is a keeper and will show its best form in a couple of years. Be patient and you'll be rewarded in buckets. The fruit comes fro...
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October 21, 2012
