Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015
A very tidy package here headed straight for bargain territory.
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April 30, 2017
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016
This is the second release of this wine, the said 'baby brother' to the famed Vat 47.
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April 30, 2017
Bass River 1835 Gippsland Pinot Noir 2015
A fair Pinot that did it tough in a line up with some pretty classy company.
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April 30, 2017
Tyrrell's Special Release Verdelho 2016
A Special Release due to particular parcels shining and deserving to stand on their own feet rather than being blended away.
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April 27, 2017
Tyrrell's Old Winery Verdelho 2017
Gee some things come around quickly. It's the end of April and I'm already tasting a 2017! Verdelho from NSW's Hunter Valley. ...
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April 27, 2017
La Violetta Wines Ye-Ye Grise 2016
I initially knew very little about this wine. A friend brought this over for lunch on the weekend. I like the label, I love the wine - so...
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April 26, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Judd Pinot Noir 2015
Run off and hide in a dark place with this like a dog with a stolen shoe. Oh boy, what an absolute treasure we have here!
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April 25, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Wallis Pinot Noir 2015
A smooth bell curve of pleasure right here.
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April 25, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2015
Pinot grabbing you with two hands. And in a way, I just want it to keep squeezing tight. Lovely wine.
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April 25, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Coolart Road Pinot Noir 2015
Tastes warmer. It's a bit firmer too. The most masculine of the 2015 releases if you will, yet still dainty.
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April 24, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Estate Pinot Noir 2015
Let's not all get caught up with single vineyard wines as the bee's knees. This Estate blend is a beauty and shows excellent wi...
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April 24, 2017
Singlefile Frankland River Shiraz 2015
Depth, fruit and savoury appeal - something for everyone really.
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April 24, 2017
Giant Steps Pinot Noir 2016
A blend of five vineyard sites all handpicked. 35% whole bunches too. Not as beautiful as the 2015 release but still hitting the right no...
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April 23, 2017
Shottesbrooke Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016
A simple Pinot not particularly setting my senses alight. A fair drink. Without being disrespectful, those with basic tastes would enjoy ...
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April 23, 2017
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Aged Release Shiraz 2007
Ten years young and shining bright like a diamond. Absolute quality.
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April 22, 2017
Singlefile Great Southern Chardonnay 2016
I like the shape of this. Chardonnay from WA's Great Southern.
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April 21, 2017
Ridgemill Estate The Lincoln Shiraz Viognier 2014
Delicious cool climate Shiraz with a dollop of Viognier.
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April 19, 2017
Ridgemill Estate Merlot 2013
Merlot is a much maligned variety but Peter McGlashan seems to be making it a strength in his range.
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April 19, 2017
Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
A step up from the entry level Estate Chardonnay but not necessarily a big one. This comes off a vineyard planted in 1996 and sits 540m...
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April 18, 2017
Shottesbrooke Estate Chardonnay 2016
An easy drinking Chardonnay without the bells and whistles.
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April 18, 2017
Knappstein Insider Riesling 2016
A Clare Valley Riesling which will raise a few eyebrows. Picked later and spending 48 hours on skins, a bit of boundary pushing here done...
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April 17, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Grenache 2015
A new look label - I find the duck egg blue quite appealing to the eye.
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April 17, 2017
Redman Wines Cabernet Merlot 2013
Here's one for the lovers of the great old Cabernet Merlot blend - and the Redman's have nailed it. One for the black book.
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April 15, 2017
Meerea Park Terracotta Semillon 2013
The Terracotta wines get their name from where the fruit is grown - on red clay and basalt soils. This release was matured in bottle for ...
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April 15, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Tempranillo 2015
Not exactly dancing on the balls of its feet, but it wouldn't be hard to put a few glasses away with a good feed mind you.
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April 15, 2017
Parker Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I taste this sample just as the Coonawarra reds have started to be picked for vintage 2017. Many don't appreciate how cool Coonawarra...
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April 13, 2017
Parker Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2014
Parker produce some solid wines at this price point. I particularly fancy their Coonawarra Series Chardonnay too. This Coonawarrra Se...
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April 13, 2017
James Haselgrove Futures Shiraz 2014
A big sucker - lots of meat on the bones. Taking a whiff and French onion soup of all things piques my interest. Give it some air and it ...
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April 13, 2017
Oliver's Taranga HJ Shiraz 2013
Pardon me while I slip into a comfy place on the lounge and retire with this. Talk about comfort wine...
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April 12, 2017
The Old Faithful Cafe Block Shiraz 2013
This vineyard was planted in the 1950's with a popular cafe on one boundary, hence the name.
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April 12, 2017
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016
The label has had a facelift, and I like it. A blend of Sexton, Tarraford and Applejack vineyards, all fruit is 100% handpicked.
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April 10, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Shiraz 2015
Lots of smiles in this bottle - just how the winemaker lives life really.
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April 10, 2017
Meerea Park XYZ Chardonnay 2016
A wet Hunter Valley vintage saw this Chardonnay sourced from Orange.
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April 10, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor McCutcheon Chardonnay 2015
A superb expression of Chardonnay. Not much more to say really. Find this. Bravo!
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April 08, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Wallis Chardonnay 2015
Of the three single vineyard 2015 releases, this comes across as the sensitive soul. I just wanna give it a cuddle.
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April 08, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Judd Chardonnay 2015
The least aromatic of the four TMBT 2015's but comes across the most focused.
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April 08, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor Estate Chardonnay 2015
If you feel the urge to dip your toe in the ocean of pleasure that is TMBT Chardonnay and the single vineyard wines stretch the budget th...
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April 08, 2017
The Old Faithful Top of the Hill Shiraz 2012
Here's a big boy from 40 year old vines.
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April 08, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Mencia 2016
This my friends is a great intro to the Spanish variety Mencia. If you haven't heard of it nor tasted it, best you get on the pleasure...
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April 07, 2017
d'Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 2016
And just when you think Chester has enough on his plate with The Cube soon to be opened, he releases his first Mencia - made from organic ...
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April 07, 2017
Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz 2016
Michael Papps was pretty happy with the way this came together when we had a chat about his new release Second Take wines. Give it a chanc...
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April 05, 2017
The Old Faithful Northern Exposure Grenache 2013
A Grenache hard to say no to coming from 80+ year old vines.
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April 04, 2017
Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
I had this sitting in the glass for an hour prior to tasting - I became distracted and it seemed to be a masterstroke in disguise. Gee thi...
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April 04, 2017
Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Fresh and tropical, plenty of easy drinking appeal here.
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April 04, 2017
Highland Heritage Patrono Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
This is one of two new flagship wines to celebrate 70 years of winemaking in the region.
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April 04, 2017
Highland Heritage Patrono Shiraz 2015
This is one of two flagship wines to celebrate 70 years of winemaking in the region. The other is the Patrono Cabernet Sauvignon 2015. ...
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April 04, 2017
Yelland & Papps Second Take Grenache 2016
If you need clarification for why I love Grenache so much, track this down. What a cracker!
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April 01, 2017
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