Yelland & Papps Second Take Mataro 2015
Respect to those winemakers who push boundaries. A standing ovation for Michael Papps particularly for how easy he makes "different...
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February 29, 2016
O'Leary Walker The Lucky Punter Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Some new release samples from O'Leary Walker turned up during the week, and whilst I have always liked the wines from these guys, I ca...
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February 28, 2016
O'Leary Walker Wyebo Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Fully worked. Fully sick. Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of thought to it - that's how I like 'em! Three months in three year old ...
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February 28, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo 2014
Old label shown Bargain hunters step right up! Rejoice for pizza night. You'll be able to track this down for around ten bucks on ...
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February 26, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
If there's one variety in the Y Series that hasn't clicked with me it's been the Cabernet. This is a simple drink, and let...
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February 26, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Riesling 2015
Fresh aromas of lemons, limes and white flowers. Crisp, there is a greeny tinge to the delivery. Some phenolic grip and crunchy acidity. ...
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February 26, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The sceptic in me is thinking that this is an attempt to replicate New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The similarities at the price point seem t...
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February 26, 2016
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2013
A very expressive wine with lots of appeal. Cloves, twigs, lots of savoury aromas. Dark berry fruit, dark cherries, thick skinned plums,...
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February 25, 2016
Bimbadgen Palmers Lane Signature Semillon 2015
Limes and smiles a-plenty. Lime leaf, lime juice, and a touch of lime pith all for good measure. Juicy and generous. Acid a tad perky - ...
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February 25, 2016
Ridgemill Estate Chardonnay 2014
An interesting story... Winemaker Peter McGlashan calls his premium Chardonnay WYP if the quality is there. WYP? Wet Your Pants! So when t...
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February 24, 2016
Yelland & Papps Second Take Grenache 2015
This is why you want to drink Grenache. Boom town right here! Light 'n' bright in the glass, it's a little cloudy and sits o...
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February 24, 2016
Bimbadgen Signature Semillon 2011
This signature aged release comes with five years under its belt. It's already hit the aging phase and is a little bit more developed ...
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February 23, 2016
Stockman's Ridge Rider Shiraz 2014
The press release accompanying the wine is glowing with praise - a result of wine show success. It must be me coz I just don't see it....
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February 22, 2016
Ballandean Estate Durif 2014
This is a big boy. Whilst the 2013 was quite measured, this has brut strength. Bold dark fruit, specifically red plums, blackberries an...
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February 22, 2016
Rymill Coonawarra Sandstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
I liked this so much I bought one to bring home with me. Gems like this which are Cellar Door only wines and earn their stripes need not t...
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February 20, 2016
Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
It's hard not to enjoy this. And time will be its friend so things are in good shape. A whiff of vanilla, figs, black olive. Black f...
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February 20, 2016
Rymill Coonawarra The Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Dark and brooding but juicy with a touch of fruit sweetness. There's a savoury edge with a lick of cedary oak too. Pretty attractive...
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February 20, 2016
Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2015
Plenty of refreshment here. I don't generally drink samples poolside but it was freakin hot and this was charged to douse the fire. ...
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February 20, 2016
Meerea Park Indie Shiraz Pinot 2014
I might be wrong but the Hunter Valley is the only place in Australia consistently blending Shiraz and Pinot Noir. It's a throw back t...
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February 19, 2016
Sassy Pinot Noir 2013
2012 label shown A good drink but nothing here to make me do cartwheels. Light in appearance, it looks a little cloudy. Cherries and r...
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February 19, 2016
Sassy The Ivor Arneis 2015
A new label to me and I like what I see. This is the third release of this wine. Wild fermented, a small portion saw oak. Peachy, a sw...
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February 18, 2016
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2013
We all need sophisticated friends like this Chardy. Damn it's fine. I had the pleasure of looking at it over a few days and it evolv...
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February 17, 2016
Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris 2015
Yes it's Pinot Gris. Yes it's pink. Well, more salmon and copper really. Regardless, great to see the colour of the skins having s...
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February 16, 2016
Rymill Coonawarra Shiraz 2012
Only early days here for what will be a long life ahead. Creamy vanilla oak hits me first up. Engaging aromas backed up by depth and gentl...
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February 16, 2016
Paxton Biodynamnic Shiraz Rosé 2015
Sunday was warm to say the least. And it was Valentine's Day - even more reason to get steamy and drink pink. This was bought off ...
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February 15, 2016
Rymill The Yearling Shiraz 2015
Coonawarra is not all about Cabernet Sauvignon - there's plenty of great examples of Shiraz coming outta there. He's one which is ...
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February 14, 2016
Rymill Gt Gewurztraminer 2015
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure this is the only Gewurztraminer in the Coonawarra. Of all the questions I threw at John Rymill wh...
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February 14, 2016
Bent Road Marsanne 2010
Winemaker Glen Robert loves Marsanne and he has worked some magic here. I remember tasting this upon release with Glen in his shed. Whil...
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February 14, 2016
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2015
Looks so filthy but tastes so damn good. Cloudy Apple juice in appearance, it's incredible what is going on in the glass. Each whiff...
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February 11, 2016
Tarrawarra Estate Pinot Noir 2014
2014 didn't make the Yarra Valley's Top 5. Wet weather leads to poor flowering leads to smaller cropping levels... You know the dr...
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February 10, 2016
Yelland & Papps Second Take Vermentino 2015
Vermentino has just been taken to places it's never been. This Vermentino sat on skins for 203 days. That's not normal. Michael ...
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February 09, 2016
Tarrawarra Estate Chardonnay 2014
An unpretentious Chardy which is a reliable go-to. A good effort considering the issues 2014 delivered the Yarra Valley. 50% tank fermen...
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February 09, 2016
Bimbadgen Signature McDonalds Road Shiraz 2014
I preferred this McDonalds Road Signature Shiraz to the Palmers Lane Signature Shiraz . Whilst the Palmers Lane is a classic Hunter medi...
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February 08, 2016
Bimbadgen Signature Palmers Lane Shiraz 2014
It's always an interesting exercise comparing wines form the same stable. I tasted this alongside the McDonalds Road Signature Shiraz ...
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February 08, 2016
Stockman's Ridge Rider Pinot Noir 2014
What a pleasant drink! Quite light in the glass, kicked up red earth, dark cherries, raspberries and something twiggy roll about with ea...
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February 07, 2016
Soumah Ai Fiori 2015
Ai Fiori means amongst the flowers so the back label tells me. Shiraz and Pinot Noir are used with a splash of Savagnin. Red berries w...
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February 07, 2016
Tellurian Marsanne 2015
Solid as a Hilux. This is just reliable and good drinking. Honeysuckle, peach, pear, a little nuttiness and the rattle of ginger spice p...
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February 05, 2016
Oakvale Ablington Shiraz 2014
A bit stinky initially. Mushroom compost amongst others things blow off after time in the decanter. Loaded with black fruit, blueberries...
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February 03, 2016
Toolangi Emanai 2015
Gee I like a surprise and we have one here. A Chardonnay Viognier blend (50/50), the fruit is hand picked from a Dixon Creek vineyard be...
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February 02, 2016
Soumah Savarro 2015
An eye catching label which oozes shelf appeal. It stands out for all the right reasons. The contents are fab too. Made from the Savagni...
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February 02, 2016
