Hentley Farm Brass Monkey Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2016
This is the fourth release of this Pinot Grigio but my first look at it. Half was fermented in stainless steel and the remainder in oak wi...
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August 31, 2016
Giant Steps Syrah 2015
Indulgent. Seductive. Immaculate. A blend of fruit parcels from the Tarraford, Sexton and Lonestar vineyards, 40% whole bunches steal th...
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August 30, 2016
Watershed Awakening Chardonnay 2014
I have fond memories of Watershed - my wife and I lunched there whilst on our honeymoon many years ago - a great spot! The more I think ab...
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August 30, 2016
Fox Gordon The Dark Prince Nero d'Avola 2015
We have a live one here. Bursting with freshness, I just want in. Attractive aromas of red berries, choc mint, and a sweet smell of clov...
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August 29, 2016
De Iuliis Rosé 2016
Perfect for picnics and that's just how I enjoyed it. Made from Sangiovese grapes grown on the De Iuliis Lovedale Road vineyard, the...
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August 28, 2016
Fox Gordon Princess Fiano 2015
A delightful wine singing with layers of interest. Sliced apples, pears and fresh herbs. Add to that some textural appeal, a creamy touc...
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August 28, 2016
Heritage Estate Shiraz 2012
After a long few days I came home late last night and just wanted to sooth the soul with some wine therapy. I had a quick dig in the cel...
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August 26, 2016
Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2016
This is the last of the Gundog Estate wines I've had a look at from this batch of samples and the bar seems to keep getting higher and...
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August 25, 2016
Margan White Label Semillon 2015
This is a great drink. Loaded with citrus, a year on the freshness is still king but the dial has been turned down a tad. Juicy lemons, ...
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August 25, 2016
Mezzo Shiraz Mataro 2015
Shiraz Mataro - not a common blend but one I'd like to see more of. I made some myself in 2014 so I have a vested interested in it. I...
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August 24, 2016
Margan Aged Release Semillon 2011
A fantastic aged Semillon release from a great Hunter vintage. Clean and crisp, toast characteristic synonymous with aged Semillon begin...
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August 23, 2016
Gundog Estate Hunter's Semillon 2016
Easy drinking Semillons like these are so underrated - I'm a big fan of how Hunter winemakers are now attacking the market with gems l...
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August 22, 2016
Squealing Pig Hawkes Bay Syrah 2015
This is the first Syrah release in the range making it five all up now including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rosé and Central ...
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August 22, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Riesling 2016
Happy hunting is finding this on special for ten bucks. This certainly punches above its weight. Floral aromas and plenty of citrus in...
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August 19, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio 2016
Good stuff here for an RRP of 15 bucks. There's some depth with fruit that fills out well. Curious aromas get the attention - thin...
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August 19, 2016
Oxford Landing Chardonnay 2016
Whiffs of margarine, yellow flowers and sunflowers. Faint yellow peach, subtle honey mead and cinnamon like spice which lingers. No heavy ...
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August 19, 2016
Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Tropical and citrus fruit takes charge here with less of the grassy stuff seen in its distant cousin Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc . Le...
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August 18, 2016
Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2016
A simple Sauv that will please those looking for a cheap, uncomplicated drink. Tropical fruits, cut grass, and slight pineapple husk aro...
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August 18, 2016
Oxford Landing Pinot Grigio 2016
Spiced poached pear on a podium finish in a two man race. There's nothing else apart from some apple competing. That pear sits in th...
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August 18, 2016
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2016
Smart Semillon. Enough to send you wild, pun intended. Wild fermentation took place on skins and some residual sugar has also been retai...
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August 16, 2016
Gundog Estate Rosé 2016
Can spring just hurry up already! There's more red here than your average fire truck. Red stuff galore - currants, cherries, strawbe...
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August 16, 2016
Hentley Farm The Stray Mongrel 2015
Stray Mongrel alright - it's not everyday you see a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Zinfandel but gee it works. I washed down some Fre...
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August 15, 2016
Gundog Estate Hilltops Shiraz No.2 2015
Timing is everything they say. I've missed winemaker Matt Burton a couple of times in recent trips to the Hunter. We will cross paths ...
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August 12, 2016
Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir 2014
This is Riversdale's mid-range Pinot Noir which comes off their 120ha vineyard in Tasmania's Coal River Valley, 20km from Hobart. ...
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August 12, 2016
Levantine Hill Late Disgorged 2010
This fizz has an indulgence factor about it. A Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend (50/50), it's lean but layered. Think a squeeze of le...
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August 12, 2016
Leo Buring DW T18 Leonay Riesling 2016
Sourced from the Carlsfield vineyard, the highest in Watervale, pretty aromas spill from the glass. Scents of white flowers, citrus flow...
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August 11, 2016
Leo Buring Dry Riesling 2016
Bone dry as the name suggests, this is a good drink for the price. The fruit comes from a range of Watervale vineyards delivering lemon/...
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August 11, 2016
Toolangi Pinot Noir 2014
There's not a whole lot wrong here. A very inviting wine, so much so you could put a hole in it quite easily. Bright red fruits and...
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August 09, 2016
Ridgemill Estate Viognier 2016
I was ready to write this off as it took a little while to get going and was showing its best form on day two of tasting. Not everyone get...
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August 08, 2016
Cumulus Climing Pinot Gris 2016
Honey, some toast from the use of oak during ferment, creamy and perhaps a little whiff of cheese. Clean and crisp with a little textural ...
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August 08, 2016
Cumulus Climbing Merlot 2014
A solid drink without jazz hands. Only 10% new oak is used but the presence of the wood curiously stamps its foot. Stewed plums, dark fr...
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August 07, 2016
Lerida Estate Cullerin Pinot Noir 2014
Named after the Cullerin Range on which the fruit is grown at 700m above, this is a more serious Pinot than the entry level Lake George P...
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August 05, 2016
Lerida Estate Lake George Pinot Noir 2014
This is the entry level Pinot of three in the Lerida Estate range and my first look at any. Scents of axle grease, pan juices, tiled ear...
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August 05, 2016
Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo 2014
Bloody tasty Nebbiolo. There's plenty of floral aromas to pique the interest. The fruit presents itself with grace and is very welcomi...
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August 05, 2016
Oliver's Taranga Corrina's Blend 2014
A Shiraz and Cabernet blend, the two parcels were co-fermented. Time in the glass helped this kick back and relax. Scents of black and d...
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August 05, 2016
Hentley Farm Zinfandel 2015
Some a little different from the Barossa here and it's a winner. Smells a bit jammy, but sweetish jam. Dense red fruits but there...
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August 04, 2016
Yalumba Galway Vintage Malbec 2013
There's not much Malbec around under twenty dollars but here you'll find quality and pleasure. It's a bargain buy for those se...
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August 04, 2016
Ridgemill Estate Pinot G 2016
A beautiful drink. Tasting this on a chilly night just makes me wish summer would hurry up already. The fruit is sourced from a vineyard...
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August 03, 2016
Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé 2016
There's more summer loving here than John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John could ever sing about. Red flowers, watermelon, red curr...
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August 03, 2016
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz 2013
I tasted this Shiraz beside a cheaper Barossa style, and whilst the South Australian was a solid performer, if anything it just highlighte...
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August 02, 2016
Gartelmann Stephanie Pinot Gris 2016
Gartelmann is a little operation on Lovedale Road in the Hunter Valley. They have a cute cellar door and a cafe, overlooking a small lake,...
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August 02, 2016
