Golden Grove Estate Shiraz 2007
Winemaker Ray Costanzo sent me this back vintage sample 'to see how Granite Belt Shiraz holds up with some age'. It drinks like a ...
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August 08, 2017
Showing posts with label '07. Show all posts
Showing posts with label '07. Show all posts
Mitchell Wines McNicol Shiraz 2007
Named after Andrew Mitchell's father Peter McNicol Mitchell, this label is a tribute to a man who arrived in the Clare Valley in 1949...
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June 28, 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
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
Robert Channon Reserve Merlot 2007
An interesting wine this more so for what is happening around it. This is the current release Merlot for Robert Channon which is a l...
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July 23, 2014
Meerea Park Terracotta Semillon 2005 & 2007
This was a great opportunity to put two different vintages alongside one another. And given the chance to do the same regardless of the w...
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August 25, 2013
Somerled Shiraz 2007
The vintage of 2007 produced some challenges, but this Shiraz came through well. And to be honest, I could have been fed this through a ...
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February 20, 2013
Tobin Wines Isabella Semillon 2007
When I was handed this sample by Adrian Tobin, in his usual enthusiastic manner, he assured me that the wine was rated better than the McW...
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January 23, 2013
Drayton's Limited Release William Shiraz 2007
There are three wines in the Limited Release range at Drayton's. The Susanne Semillon , the William Shiraz and the Joseph Shiraz. Wh...
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January 04, 2013
Emma's Cottage Vineyard
On my recent trip to the Hunter Valley, I had the pleasure of staying at Emma's Cottage Vineyard . A wonderful and relaxing place with s...
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December 23, 2012
McWilliams Mt Pleasant Single Vineyard Lovedale Semillon 2007
Aged Semillon is something to behold. This wine from McWilliams Mount Pleasant in the Hunter Valley is superb. Jaw dropping, gob smacking...
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October 01, 2012
Vertical Verdelho Tasting
Australia is one of a few countries who use Verdelho as a table wine. The table wines in Portugal haven't taken off as the grapes are pi...
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July 02, 2012
Taylors "St Andrews" Clare Valley Riesling 2007
A great example of an aged Riesling, and although it has only been five years, the characteristics demonstrated here tick all the boxes. ...
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June 25, 2012
Ocean View Estate
Ocean View Estate is a lazy 40 minute drive north from Brisbane at Mt Mee which sits 450 metres above sea level and is part of the Somerset ...
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January 13, 2012
Ridgemill Estate Black Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Ridgemill Estate pump out some great wines on the Granite Belt in Queensland. A focus from winemaker Peter McGlashen on alternate variet...
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January 07, 2012
De Bortoli Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2007
I love the Yarra. The rolling hills, the greenness, the climate and, for sure, the wines. So many excellent varieties florish here but not o...
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September 18, 2011
David Hook Pothana Semillon 2007
Spring is a great time to hop back into some whites, and this Semillon fits the bill perfectly. A pale straw appearance with a green tinge...
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September 15, 2011
Clovely Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
With the thought of Cabernet Day lurking (Thursday 1 September), last weekend I thought I would have a look at one. Clovely Estate is a Qu...
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August 31, 2011
Swirl Sniff Spit 16 August - Cabernet Sauvignon night!
Cabernet night at Swirl Sniff Spit - Era Bistro 16 August 2011 Another brilliant night and a superb line up of wines. Some belters an...
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August 17, 2011
A trip to Heathcote!
My first post on my blog is on my recent trip to Heathcote. Having a spare day in Melbourne and popping into the Yarra on numerous occasions...
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July 06, 2011
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