Lindeman's Early Harvest Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Deliberately picked early to reduce the alcohol content, the push here is the "lighter alcohol and calories" market. Twenty fi...
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April 28, 2014
McWilliam's Appellation Series Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2013
The Appellation Series of wines released by McWilliams sets out to highlight various wine regions within NSW. I'm so pleased I sta...
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April 26, 2014
Lindeman's Bin 85 Pinot Gris 2012
There's not too much to this wine. Just the way many folk would like it too I imagine, and there's nothing wrong with one's pr...
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April 26, 2014
Tyrrells Lost Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
A simple and not confronting Cabernet made with fruit sourced from McLaren Vale. An throw back Cabernet not for thinkin' just drinkin...
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April 26, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 25 April - back label jargon
An example from a McWilliams bottle A conversation earlier this week with a mate of mine lead me to discuss some of the jargon on the ba...
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April 26, 2014
Robert Oatley Signature Series McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012
Despite an RRP of $23, this wine is readily available and often priced around the $18 and $19 mark on special. It's very well placed a...
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April 25, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 17 April
A high five to all craft brewers out there! CUB have ceased brewery tours at their Yatala brewery due to a lack of interest. The growth of c...
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April 24, 2014
Symphony Hill Gewurztraminer 2013
Seriously good fire fighting power here. Gorgeously aromatic and with plenty of fuel in the tank to match your Thai. Not only did it match...
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April 23, 2014
Robert Oatley Signature Series Great Southern Riesling 2012
There's lots to like about this quality Riesling from the Great Southern region in Western Australia. A quick fact: the Great Southern...
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April 23, 2014
Eldridge Estate PTG 2013
When you read the comment, "A good food wine," you can draw various conclusions. Most assume this basically means, "The...
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April 18, 2014
Tyrrells Lost Block Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012
There's a good dash of tropical fruit with peaches putting up their hand for attention. The fruit is light on for mine, bu...
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April 18, 2014
Fifth Leg Rosé 2013
Chill it down and chill out! I'm thinking sunshine and lying on a hammock or under a shady tree. Bright in the glass, you get a wh...
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April 18, 2014
McWilliams Hanwood Chardonnay 2013
Good buying this. Recommended retail is $14 but you can often find it discounted to around $10 which slots right into bargain territory....
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April 18, 2014
Tyrrells Lost Block Limestone Coast Merlot 2012
A simple wine which pitches at the audience it is aimed for. It's that mid-week lazy red you are looking for after a long day at the o...
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April 16, 2014
Bimbadgen Estate Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013
I enjoyed this handy Chardy. Tropical and stone fruit with a dash of toasty nut goodness which rides the wave from start to finish. The...
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April 16, 2014
Cooks Lot #8888 Merlot 2013
Coming from Orange in NSW, this appears to be a fruit driven wine. Some oak sits at the back allowing mulberries, plums and blueberrie...
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April 16, 2014
Tyrrells Lost Block Semillon 2013
An excellent introduction for someone keen to dip their toe into the flavoursome pond of Semillon. Juicy fruit and right where the wine...
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April 11, 2014
Tyrrells Lost Block Heathcote Shiraz 2012
Spice and good berry characters indulge the senses with a wine which potentially could tick the boxes. The fruit is thin without too muc...
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April 11, 2014
Bimbadgen Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2012
Before heading for greener pastures in 2014, former Bimbadgen winemaker Sarah Crowe added a top tier sparkling to the range. This Blanc ...
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April 11, 2014
Robert Channon Verdelho 2013
Robert Channon is Australia's most awarded Verdelho producer. A tag many would opt to stay away from perhaps as Verdelho does not seem...
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April 11, 2014
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2013
Cloudy and confronting and I like it!! The first release of this wine was a run away success. Hello edition two and I can only see it ...
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April 06, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 4 April - Blends
Blends are an interesting topic and there is so much to it. A quick chat here featuring some bargains from McLaren Vale producer d'Are...
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April 05, 2014
d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne 2013
A most unusual blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne and Marsanne which surprisingly works. All four parcels were fermented sepa...
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April 04, 2014
d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2011
Readily available, this is a good example of a "go to" wine when seeking something not too expensive. Reliable year after year, ...
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April 03, 2014
Robert Channon Wines Rosé 2013
Quite dark in colour, this Rosé is made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes. An interesting mix yet effective and tasty. Take a whiff ...
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April 02, 2014
#QldWineWeek on Radio ABC Brisbane
Taken from 612 ABC Brisbane's blog: 31 March, 2014. When was the last time you drank a Queensland wine? It's #QldWineWeek, and...
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April 01, 2014
