De Bortoli Vinoque Pinot Noir 2012
The fruit has depth in this Pinot and I like it. Dark cherries, plums, some savoury spice and a dash of foresty mulch characters. Good le...
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January 30, 2014
The Road to Mornington Glory 2014 #RTMG
A couple of weeks ago, I set out with four mates to see and taste what the Mornington Peninsula region can offer. What took place over fou...
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January 28, 2014
Magpie Estate The Mixed Thing 2012
An interesting mix of the lesser known varieties grown in the Barossa. A medley of Cinsault, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Tannat and Ruby Cabernet....
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January 25, 2014
Meerea Park Indie Shiraz Pinot 2011
A blend of Shiraz (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) from separate Hunter Valley vineyards. The blending of these two varieties was first undertaken...
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January 25, 2014
Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
A big tick here. Vanilla, some butter, a touch of oak and peach flesh sum up the aromas best. These characters flow through nicely to a ...
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January 20, 2014
Meerea Park XYZ Shiraz 2011
An entry level Shiraz which does the job. Sourced from two vineyards, the wine was aged in French oak. Whole bunches were used to add co...
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January 19, 2014
Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz 2011
The vines for this wine wine were planted in the 1960's. Matured in French oak for 20 months, open vat fermentation was used. Red ...
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January 19, 2014
Wild Oats Sauvignon Blanc 2013
A Sauvignon Blanc made with Western Australian fruit but no region is stated on the bottle nor could it be located on the web. A simple wi...
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January 18, 2014
Clovely Estate Left Field Sangiovese 2013
In recent years most of Clovely Estate's Sangiovese fruit has been used to make Rosé. The quality of the 2013 vintage changed this appr...
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January 17, 2014
Domain Day One Serious Sangiovese 2009
One thing I ensure I do after having a look at samples is putting those wines in front of as many people as I can. This gives greater exposu...
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January 16, 2014
Rocland Estate 10 Years Tawny
Aged for an average of ten years, this was an excellent match with my dessert on Christmas Day. Overflowing with Christmas cake and spiced...
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January 16, 2014
Teusner 'The Independent' Shiraz Mataro 2012
This is a ripper! And a cool cat - I do rate the label. Berry basket, the frozen berry packet type, this wine is bold and inky in appearan...
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January 14, 2014
Meerea Park Hell Hole Semillon 2013
Semillon can be a bit like Riesling. By that I mean excellent drinking and relatively inexpensive for what you get. Have it fresh or hold ...
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January 06, 2014
Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2013
Fresh, aromatic and so damn easy to drink. A blend of blend of 50% Grenache, 22% Cabernet with the remainder made up of Shiraz, Pinot Meun...
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January 06, 2014
Ballandean Estate SSB 2013
Cut grass, green melon, lemon grass and a lick of tropical fruit kick things off for this Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. The percentages of each ...
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January 06, 2014
Clovely Estate White Label Verdelho 2013
A refreshing alternative to those who immediately shoot for Sauvignon Blanc. Laced with tropical fruits, green melon and zippy lemon cit...
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January 04, 2014
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2012
Having had the luxury to a look at the two Montalto single vineyard Chardonnays, Hawkins Hill and The Eleven , this is certainly not in the...
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January 04, 2014
Chrismont La Zona Prosecco NV
On a recent Noosa holiday, the weather was warm and I was in need of a Prosecco fix. I came across this drop and I've since guzzled more...
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January 04, 2014
Schild Estate GMS 2012
A very attractive wine to stick your nose in. The blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Shiraz throw up some dried florals and strawberry cou...
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January 04, 2014
