Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2012
To get the best from this, let it hang out in the decanter for a little while and then watch it work its magic. From a what seemed a tight...
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October 31, 2014
Plantagenet Riesling 2013
If you were to venture outside the traditional Riesling stomping ground of South Australia to try something new, this is a damn good place...
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October 31, 2014
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2013
This is Montalto's entry level Pinot. It's very tasty with some depth, good length, and everything you'd expect from a quali...
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October 31, 2014
Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 2012
Soothing is a word which describes this wine best I reckon. It just smells and tastes good. Winter is done and dusted for another year a...
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October 30, 2014
Plantagenet Juxtapose Syrah 2012
Winemaker Cath Oates has dished up an absolute belter here. As she tells the story, there was something special going on in a particular v...
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October 26, 2014
Soul Growers Single Vineyard Riesling 2014
Think of this as a lemon-a-thon. There's plenty of the stuff to keep you interested, that's for sure. A single vineyard wine wit...
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October 25, 2014
Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is pretty handy juice considering you can find it for as little as six or seven bucks. Plenty of bargain factor for sure. By all me...
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October 24, 2014
Seppelt St Peters Grampians Shiraz 2012
Cool climate Shiraz you sexy minx! Released in exceptional years and grown on schist and granite soils, this Shiraz is matured in oak fo...
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October 22, 2014
Bimbadgen MCA Series Nebbiolo 2013
Tasty booze this. It's varietal and a classic match for a meat board on a lazy afternoon. A quick whiff and the first thing that hit...
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October 21, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 17 October - Top booze worth the $$
Last Friday I had a chat with Ben Davis about the Good Food and Wine Show which hit town. We also discussed some smart very wines. The one...
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October 20, 2014
Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner 2014
Larry Jacobs calls this GRU. I reckon it's more like James Bond, a man for all seasons. This is a wine that is sooo tasty and versatil...
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October 20, 2014
Arcadia Bohemia Chardonnay 2013
Whilst I like the label, there's not too much else I like here to be honest. I've seen this on Vinomofo for sometime and unlike ...
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October 20, 2014
de iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2007
It's hard to believe that this is seven years old! Whilst quite fresh, it's also dirt cheap for a seven year old of very good qual...
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October 16, 2014
d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2010
I must say I was excited when this arrived at the front door, but then again I was a little nervous. Excited simply because of intrigue ...
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October 15, 2014
Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2013
To put it simply, this is a delicious wine and an excellent example of Chardonnay. The highlight for me was the layers of flavour which ...
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October 13, 2014
Karra Yerta Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2008
I bought a heap of these some time ago when the winery was closing its operation and all stock was being thrown out at crazy prices. All s...
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October 11, 2014
Twisted Gum Shiraz 2012
I dig this. A lot! Coming from a small vineyard which is all hands on, thick mulch is distributed under vines, minimal herbicide used an...
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October 11, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 3 October - Granite Belt
I was in the Granite Belt region so it was more than appropriate to give the low down. The vast majority of the wineries are small operato...
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October 10, 2014
Summit Estate Verdelho 2010
Although Verdelho is quite successful on the Granite Belt, interestingly enough it only accounts for about 5% of the entire vintage. Thi...
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October 09, 2014
Raidis Estate Wild Goat Shiraz 2012
Steve Raidis has tamed a wild one, and what a cracker it is! Further more, this is Steve's first go at whipping out a Shiraz. Take a b...
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October 07, 2014
Lindeman's Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2014
A bloody handy bargain for less than a tenner. Fresh, clean and crisp, this certainly over delivers on what you'd expect to get for ...
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October 01, 2014
