Pizzini Prosecco 2013
Prosecco is an Italian variety which has boomed in the King Valley. For those who like fizz, this is definitely worth a look. It is no...
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September 30, 2013
St Ronan's Apple Cider
This is real cider folks! Method Traditionelle Apple Cider. Now that's what I'm talkin' about! The brains behind St Ronan...
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September 30, 2013
DiGiorgio Family Wines Frank White 2012
This wine reminds me of those times you want a simple wine to kick back with. Not complex. No thinking needed at all. So easy to throw back ...
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September 30, 2013
Payten & Jones Browne's Block Pinot Noir 2012
Payten & Jones has slowly evolved from their debut vintage in 2006. Over that time they have been very specific to identify particular v...
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September 30, 2013
Cirillo Estate Wines 1850 Vines Grenache Rosé 2011
Winemaker Marco Cirillo has made this Rosé in an Italian style which retains its acid to be a more food friendly style of wine. What else...
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September 25, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Chardonnay 2012
A well priced and good value Hunter Valley Chardonnay. The whiff of buttered toast reminded me of breakfast time. Nectarine and cashew aro...
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September 25, 2013
DiGiorgio Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
I did a double take after having a look at this wine. Not only was I impressed with what was in the glass, I nearly fell off my stool when I...
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September 22, 2013
DiGiorgio Family Wines Kongorong Riesling 2012
The fruit for this wine comes from Kongorong which is just south of Coonawarra in the very south of South Australia. Red apple peel, lemon...
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September 22, 2013
DiGiorgio Family Wines Tempranillo 2012
A very good Tempranillo which deserves to be smashed with some yummy food. Juicy sour cherries in abundance with a savoury edge which incl...
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September 22, 2013
DiGiorgio Family Wines "Lucindale" Chardonnay 2012
A whiff of this reminds me of the summer fruit bowl stacked with fresh stonefruit. There is plenty of tropical aromas here too as is freshly...
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September 19, 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
Cook's Lot Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Orange probably produces some of the best Sauvignon Blanc fruit in the country - well so I think anyway. I'm not a huge Sauvignon Bl...
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September 19, 2013
Cirillo Estate Wines "The Vincent" Grenache 2011
Coming from 80 year old Barossa vines, this is a very decent single vineyard drop. An alluring nose of roses, cranberry and raspberry. T...
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September 12, 2013
Bimbadgen Moscato NV
Sweet tooth? Wine ain't your thing? This could bring you round. Wines like these aren't for analysis, they are simply to be enjoye...
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September 12, 2013
Cook's Lot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
A reasonable Cabernet which didn't really get me excited which is a first for a Cook's Lot wine. I've generally really liked t...
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September 12, 2013
Tellurian Wines Mourvedre 2011
A sexy little piece of work. Not a gut busting or big and juicy Mourvedre, just a wine with drinkability to caress your insides. The win...
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September 06, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Semillon 2010
I like where this wine is going. Something to tuck away for a few more years as I believe it has age potential written all over it. Alr...
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September 06, 2013
Valere Riesling 2012
Dom Valentine is a cool dude. I met him on a recent trip to Victoria's Yarra Valley being lucky enough to spend a few hours with him o...
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September 03, 2013
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay 2011
This just feels good in your mouth. You can comfortably sit back and indulge yourself here. Forty year old low yielding vines contribute...
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September 03, 2013
Shob Brook Wines Mourvedre 2011
A few weeks ago I just had a hankering for Mourvedre. So off I went in search of something new. I took this off the shelf and was excited b...
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August 31, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Semillon 2013
Another light and fresh type from Draytons. Honeydew melon and fresh cut herb aromas are the highlights but nothing to get too excited abo...
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August 31, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Made by new winemaker Edgar Vale, it's a blend of Hunter Valley Semillon (88%) and Orange Sauvignon Blanc (12%). The wine throws ...
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August 27, 2013
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
Drayton's Family Wines Reserve Shiraz 2011
A Shiraz laced with pepper and spicey black fruits. My first whiff picked up a truckload of smoke, bacon and savoury dried herbs. After...
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August 23, 2013
Main & Cherry Shiraz 2011
I really enjoy the opportunity to have a look at wines which come from small operations. This sample arrived from Main & Cherry and I ...
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August 19, 2013
Montalto Merricks Block Pinot Noir 2012
This single vineyard Pinot comes from a vineyard 55 metres above sea level with grey loam over clay soil. Once again, different condition...
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August 19, 2013
Ballandean Estate Late Harvest Sylvaner 2012
Sylvaner is more common in Europe than in Australia. According to VinoDiversity there are only ten wineries in Australia using it. Bal...
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August 18, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Verdelho 2012
Laced with tropical fruit this wine is ideal for a sunny spring or summer afternoon. A refreshing drop that can be easily enjoyed on its o...
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August 18, 2013
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz 2010
Still a young wine and well off its peak drinking but definitely a wine worth putting away. Single vineyard fruit with all the bells ...
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August 15, 2013
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2012
This is Montalto’s entry level Pinot. All the usual Pinot characters are present but the flavours are a little more concentrated. Strawb...
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August 15, 2013
