Mount Majura Vineyard The Silurian 2011
Twelve years on lees - what a treat! A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this Mount Majura The Silurian 2011 is absolutely humming.
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January 07, 2025
Showing posts with label '11. Show all posts
Showing posts with label '11. Show all posts
Meerea Park Indie Vintage Brut Cuvee 2011
I was quite excited to see this sample come through the door. I can't recall the last time I saw a fizz from Meerea Park. If it's ...
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August 23, 2020
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Semillon 2011
A stunning aged Semillon which shows age delivers immaculate wines from this variety. Alexander Munro is the flagship label for Meerea Pa...
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March 14, 2020
Geoff Merrill McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2011
From the dreaded 2011 vintage. A challenging year but one where the good winemakers stood up and worked their magic. Case in point here. A...
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March 24, 2018
Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Riesling 2011
Write off Coonawarra whites at your peril. There's some terrific aged Riesling deserving your attention. This is a beauty.
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September 02, 2017
Tyrrell's Single Vineyard Stevens Semillon 2011
What a terrific example of the Hunter Valley special - Semillon. No where else in the world has this variety taken so well.
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June 18, 2017
Tyrrell's HVD Single Vineyard Semillon 2011
I'm quite partial to Hunter Semillon. Step it up a notch to aged Semillon and my interest piques again. Mind you, aged Semillon is se...
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June 11, 2017
Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2011
I get a sense this is a little further developed than hoped. Expecting firmer acidity for longevity, it has certainly slipped into some c...
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December 10, 2016
Heemskerk Coal River Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2011
This comes in a bottle with a booty bigger than Beyoncé but the contents are far more stylish. Whilst I like the presentation, it's...
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November 02, 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
Vinea Marson Nebbiolo 2010
Quite earthy and savoury, this comes across more developed than I expected it to be. Usual varietal traits are present and delivery is s...
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July 25, 2016
Vinea Marson Syrah 2011
A neat Syrah coming from Heathcote. Medium bodied with a dab of sweetness, delivery is soft and smooth. More time in the glass sees reddis...
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July 20, 2016
Vinea Marson Sangiovese 2011
Super soft and supple, this medium bodied Sangiovese is in a good place. Savoury herbs, earth, plums and dark cherries seize control wit...
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July 12, 2016
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Semillon 2011
Delicious! Preserved lemons, lemon grass and lemon juice. It's a lemonathon! Alive, you get the sense this is still bouncing on the ...
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May 22, 2016
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz 2011
The Hunter was beaming in 2011 whilst most other regions were swimming. Depending on who you talk to it is as good as 2014, though a few m...
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May 10, 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
Mandala Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
I'm not sure why I was sent this sample particularly when the 2013 Cabernet has been out a little while. I would have much preferred t...
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January 25, 2016
d'Arenberg The Sticks & Stones 2011
Another intriguing blend sure to put hairs on your chest. If dense, ball tearing wines aren't your thing, you'd be best to steer c...
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November 26, 2015
Huntington Estate Shiraz 2011
I lined up eight bottles of Shiraz, most of which were from the recent vintages. This was the oldest and least preferred. I gave it plenty...
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November 03, 2015
d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2011
Here's a little piece of wine trivia for you: d'Arenberg were the first in McLaren Vale to blend Shiraz and Viognier. From the m...
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October 14, 2015
