Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2014
Good drinking Shiraz for the money. There's plenty on offer - deep plums, mulberries and even some blue fruit aromas all getting me in...
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July 31, 2016
O'Leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling 2016
Of the two new release O'Leary Walker Rieslings, this Polish Hill steals the gong from the Watervale, although the Watervale 2016 is ...
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July 31, 2016
O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2016
One of the highlights for me each year is receiving these O'Leary Walker Riesling samples and to see which one sways me. I'm heade...
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July 31, 2016
Pizzini Nebbiolo 2012
I'm thinking lamb and big pours of this will do just fine. Another classy release from Pizzini. Dried red flowers, fennel seed, lico...
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July 29, 2016
Bird on a Wire Syrah 2013
Walk over broken glass for this. After a blind tasting I pushed all aside and came back to here - 'nuff said. I had another couple o...
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July 28, 2016
Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2016
It took a little while for the aromas to be coaxed out but once they presented themselves they hit the spot. Pears and nutty aromas, alm...
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July 27, 2016
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Cabernet Merlot 2012
A solid wine but it hasn't got me screaming from the hills. Driven by savoury characters, that leafiness is evident and as time tick...
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July 25, 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
Comyns & Co Rosé 2016
Four new releases under from Scott Comyns' new label, four most very impressive wines - a pretty handy strike rate. The previous thr...
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July 24, 2016
Ridgemill Estate Riesling 2016
It's hard to believe that this Riesling comes from outside South Australia. It drinks beautifully. White flowers, lemons and limes w...
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July 22, 2016
Schild Estate GMS 2014
Gee we are blessed with the quality of wines produced in this country. This Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz blend (52/24/24) comes in at $18 buc...
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July 22, 2016
Oliver's Taranga Vermentino 2016
The labels have been jazzed up and I'm a fan. The typical Corrina Wright cheeky factor is there still evident too... A reference to th...
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July 22, 2016
Gartelmann Wines Joey Merlot 2014
Gartelmann is a little operation on Lovedale Road in the Hunter Valley. They have a cute cellar door and a cafe, overlooking a small lak...
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July 21, 2016
Tellurian Wines Grenache 2015
Sweetness can make it or break it. I reckon there'd be punters out there all over this due to the drinkability factor it brings, thoug...
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July 21, 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
Oliver's Taranga Grenache 2014
Disappointingly, this stops short like one of George Costanza's signature moves. Driven by savoury characters, red plums and red fru...
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July 20, 2016
Oliver's Taranga Shiraz 2014
Comfort in a glass. Loaded with chocolate and dark fruit goodness, this Shiraz will age gracefully with ease. The mouth is coated gene...
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July 19, 2016
Pizzini Lana Nebbiolo Barbera 2015
Nebbiolo isn't a variety you see made into a 'drink now' style, but teamed up with Barbera here and there's barbeque appea...
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July 19, 2016
Golden Grove Estate Durif 2014
Rutherglen is traditionally king of the Durif variety - except for this cool climate offering from Golden Grove Estate. This is a big bo...
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July 18, 2016
Margan White Label Shiraz 2014
I was surprised to say the least when I discovered this was a Hunter Valley 2014 Shiraz after it was revealed in a blind tasting. This was...
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July 18, 2016
Margan White Label Chardonnay 2015
Damn I enjoyed this. All the noise was made about the 2014 Hunter reds but this Chardy has stepped in from stage right and has certainly p...
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July 17, 2016
Ridgemill Estate WYP Chardonnay 2015
No pressure here but this Ridgemill Estate flagship wine is the follow up to the Australian Small Winemaker's Show Trophy winning 2014...
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July 17, 2016
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2015
I almost forgot to write notes on this - I was enjoying it far too much. Creamy, white peach, some evocative textural interest kicks in ...
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July 16, 2016
Ridgemill Estate Verdelho 2016
A quick swirl of the glass and the aromas are certainly not backward in coming forward. Energised, they leap out, almost over enthusiastic...
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July 16, 2016
Ridgemill Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016
The range at Ridgemill Estate continues to grow, this being the latest edition. There are now eight whites in the range. Right in the sp...
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July 16, 2016
Leconfield Cabernet Merlot 2014
A really enjoyable blend which ticks the boxes. Plenty of fruit presence, delivery is sleek, oak is nicely integrated - it's just a ...
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July 15, 2016
TarraWarra Estate K Block Merlot 2014
If you asked me to recommend a Merlot I'd have no hesitation and head to this K Block every time. But this 2014 just seems a little of...
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July 15, 2016
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
Tropical aromas cascade from the glass. A 66/34 blend, enticing fresh summery aromas of passion fruit husk, guava, little pineapples, so...
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July 14, 2016
Vinea Marson Grazia 2012
A journey of Italy from country Victoria A blend of Pinot Bianco, Malvasia d'Istria and Friulano (36/36/28), it's golden sunrise...
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July 14, 2016
Hentley Farm The Old Legend Grenache 2015
An interesting drop that keeps eating away at you - in a good way. The final wine was a result of three parcels all treated differently ...
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July 13, 2016
