Boireann Merlot Petit Verdot 2009
A tiny operation on the Granite Belt in Queensland, all of these wines are made damn well. The vineyard has been wiped out by frosts in so...
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April 30, 2012
Di Giorgio Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Many elements of this wine presented well but others left me scratching my head. A nose of black fruit and a slight whiff of leather, but ...
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April 30, 2012
Angove Long Row Shiraz 2008
If you are after a cheap bottle of red wine, look no further. The Angove Long Row range has regularly been of outstanding quality for the ...
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April 27, 2012
Koonara "Ambriel's Gift" Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This wine just kept growing on me. Gee it was enjoyable! A super nose of dry herbs, jam, currants, spice even a hint of rust. The textur...
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April 26, 2012
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This latest release is a mighty impressive wine. A great whiff of spice, cedar and the unique characteristic generally only found in Mar...
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April 24, 2012
Turkey Flat Butchers Block SMG 2010
I was super impressed with the previous vintage, so it was without question I had to have a look at the 2010. You can check out my thought...
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April 23, 2012
Yalumba "The Strapper" GSM 2010
A great little GSM for the price point ($18) which ticks all the boxes. The wine was fermented in a mix of oak vats and stainless steel, a...
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April 21, 2012
Zema Estate "Cluny" Cabernet Merlot 2008
An enticing nose of stewed black fruits, cassis, spice and sweet mint. Palate sweetness was evident from the nose too. Plenty of black ber...
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April 19, 2012
TeAro Estate "Jokers Grin" 2008
I'm just going to keep this simple, because this was simply outstanding!! For a blend to be thrown together to get this outcome...you...
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April 18, 2012
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Viognier 2011
Viognier often gets tarnished with the perception that all you get is apricots. I acknowledge this as many in the market fit the stereotypic...
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April 15, 2012
Kangarilla Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
A fragrant nose delivering chocolate, a little charred oak, and a touch of rose petal along with savory herbs. Both American and French oa...
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April 12, 2012
TeAro Estate "Two Charlies" Barossa Valley GSM 2010
TeAro Estate is a small Barossa Valley winery which is operated by 3rd and 4th generation family vignerons after being established in 1919....
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April 10, 2012
O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2011
From the wettest vintage in 40 years, the crew at O'Leary Walker have delivered another beauty. Some wineries in the area were ditching ...
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April 08, 2012
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Mataro 2010
I looked at this Barossa Valley Mataro over two days and it took on a tremendous metamorphosis, delivering a wine with power and sleek fines...
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April 05, 2012
Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A most impressive Cabernet. Although the colour lacks a little depth, the nose was filled with blackcurrant, spice, mint, clove and some s...
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April 05, 2012
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