Terroirs of the Granite Belt Shiraz 2008
It's not every day a 16-year-old sample from the Granite Belt arrives on the doorstep. Given its age and the time it spent in temperat...
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March 25, 2024
Showing posts with label '08. Show all posts
Showing posts with label '08. Show all posts
Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2008
What a fabulous wine this is! Age has delivered a glorious Shiraz. Given its age and quality, I highly recommend gifting this to someone des...
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October 29, 2021
Redman Wines The Redman 2008
Sourced from 30-year-old vineyards, this is made to reflect the true essence of Coonawarra. Only 200 dozen produced.
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September 17, 2019
Yellowglen Perle Vintage Rosé 2008
Strawberries & cream all the way here. Stylish and hard to beat for the money - a quick search shows it can be found for under $20 - a...
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November 23, 2015
Pizzini Rubacuori Sangiovese 2008
To be released January 2016, of all the Pizzini samples received, this guy was the only one sealed with some bark. And it survived you...
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October 26, 2015
d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008
2008 was the year some experimentation took place at d'Arenberg with their Riesling. The fruit for this Dry Dam comes off low yielding...
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October 13, 2015
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
Domain Day "S" Saperavi 2008
Only 200 dozen were produced of this Georgian variety. I don't often get the chance to see many Saperavi wines so when I was able to t...
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March 10, 2014
Rocland Estate Lot 147 Shiraz 2008
Strap yourself in for a big Barossa Shiraz. . Super dark appearance the wine is bursting with chocolate and blackberries. Deep and conce...
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November 29, 2013
Cirillo Estate Wines Old Vine 1850 Grenache 2008
This is all class! Coming from vines planted just prior to 1850, this wine is spectacular. Deliciously soft and super smooth, it is bur...
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September 19, 2013
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Semillon 2008
Bottled in 2008 and released in Feburary 2013, this Semillon is taking shape beautifully. The wine has starting to show some good develo...
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July 15, 2013
Mason Wines Shiraz 2008
A 2008 sitting on the shelf for $19? I was intrigued. So off to the counter I went. Soon after I ripped the top off it at dinner. Boom! Th...
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April 05, 2013
Deen De Bortoli Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon 2008
Hello bargain! There are plenty of "stickies" or dessert wines out there with many chasing over the $20 mark for a 375mL bottl...
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March 15, 2013
d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2008
d'Arenberg produce some most interesting blends, and this is another which not only engages interest but does the job well. A blend ...
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March 08, 2013
Brand's Laira Stentiford's Shiraz 2008
I was hoping for big things here but it just didn't light my fire. There is a warmth which just doesn't seem in sync with the wi...
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March 05, 2013
McWilliams 1877 Shiraz Cabernet 2008
A multi regional blend of Shiraz and Cabernet from McLaren Vale, Hilltops and Coonawarra. The wine spent twenty months in French oak and...
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February 08, 2013
Tahbilk Shiraz 2008
A mission to the bottle shop with twenty bucks saw this make its way home. Admittedly I have had this wine previously but not blogged it, ...
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December 14, 2012
Barambah Vineyard Selection Red 2008
Made for everyday consumption, this drop was good for what it delivered. It's not complex nor will it scoop the pool at a wine show, b...
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October 21, 2012
Oliver's Taranga HJ Reserve Shiraz 2008
Wow. Wow. Wow! This blew my socks off. So much so it will be on my Christmas table. Described as "ultra premium", it certainl...
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October 08, 2012
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2008
Co-fermented in new and old French oak, the wine delivers a bright colour and a nose of pretty spring flowers wrapped up in gentle spice. A ...
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July 27, 2012
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