d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2013
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An interesting wine but one which left me more questions than answers. Upon opening there were aromas similar to canned peach and aprico...
Kellermeister The First Born Shiraz 2012
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There's a charm to this wine which makes you want to just snuggle up to it. Lovely florals, dark chocolate, baking spice and some me...
Tobin Wines Max Shiraz Block One 2013
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Adrian Tobin is a passionate and driven individual who takes considerable pride in his vineyard and the wines he produces. At 75 years of ...
Knappstein Clare Valley Hand Picked Riesling 2014
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If you need an excuse to explore what Riesling can offer you, check this. The fruit delivered is so clean and pure. Bursting with limes ...
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2013
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A seriously good Chardy with some swagger and charisma. I just like the way this is cut. Good fruit, nicely balanced, well weighted and ...
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 31 October - Vineyard fire at Twisted Gum
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A fire wrecked havoc at a small vineyard on the Granite Belt earlier in the week. Fire and vines don't mix, and the end result in this...
Rusty Mutt Catnip Viognier 2014
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An easy drinking style which is clean and steers clear of the greasy Viognier stereotype. And the secret to the freshness is the use of a ...
Bimbadgen Fortified Verdelho NV
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I kept going back for more of this excellent and most tasty gear. But fortified is not everyone's drink of choice, so here's an id...
Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2012
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To get the best from this, let it hang out in the decanter for a little while and then watch it work its magic. From a what seemed a tight...
Plantagenet Riesling 2013
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If you were to venture outside the traditional Riesling stomping ground of South Australia to try something new, this is a damn good place...
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2013
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This is Montalto's entry level Pinot. It's very tasty with some depth, good length, and everything you'd expect from a quali...
Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 2012
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Soothing is a word which describes this wine best I reckon. It just smells and tastes good. Winter is done and dusted for another year a...
Plantagenet Juxtapose Syrah 2012
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Winemaker Cath Oates has dished up an absolute belter here. As she tells the story, there was something special going on in a particular v...
Soul Growers Single Vineyard Riesling 2014
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Think of this as a lemon-a-thon. There's plenty of the stuff to keep you interested, that's for sure. A single vineyard wine wit...
Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
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This is pretty handy juice considering you can find it for as little as six or seven bucks. Plenty of bargain factor for sure. By all me...
Seppelt St Peters Grampians Shiraz 2012
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Cool climate Shiraz you sexy minx! Released in exceptional years and grown on schist and granite soils, this Shiraz is matured in oak fo...
Bimbadgen MCA Series Nebbiolo 2013
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Tasty booze this. It's varietal and a classic match for a meat board on a lazy afternoon. A quick whiff and the first thing that hit...
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 17 October - Top booze worth the $$
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Last Friday I had a chat with Ben Davis about the Good Food and Wine Show which hit town. We also discussed some smart very wines. The one...
Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner 2014
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Larry Jacobs calls this GRU. I reckon it's more like James Bond, a man for all seasons. This is a wine that is sooo tasty and versatil...
Arcadia Bohemia Chardonnay 2013
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Whilst I like the label, there's not too much else I like here to be honest. I've seen this on Vinomofo for sometime and unlike ...
de iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2007
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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...
d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2010
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I must say I was excited when this arrived at the front door, but then again I was a little nervous. Excited simply because of intrigue ...
Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2013
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To put it simply, this is a delicious wine and an excellent example of Chardonnay. The highlight for me was the layers of flavour which ...
Karra Yerta Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2008
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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...
Twisted Gum Shiraz 2012
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I dig this. A lot! Coming from a small vineyard which is all hands on, thick mulch is distributed under vines, minimal herbicide used an...
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 3 October - Granite Belt
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I was in the Granite Belt region so it was more than appropriate to give the low down. The vast majority of the wineries are small operato...
Summit Estate Verdelho 2010
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Although Verdelho is quite successful on the Granite Belt, interestingly enough it only accounts for about 5% of the entire vintage. Thi...
Raidis Estate Wild Goat Shiraz 2012
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Steve Raidis has tamed a wild one, and what a cracker it is! Further more, this is Steve's first go at whipping out a Shiraz. Take a b...
Lindeman's Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2014
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A bloody handy bargain for less than a tenner. Fresh, clean and crisp, this certainly over delivers on what you'd expect to get for ...
Ravens Croft Wines Gewurztraminer 2010
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The thought of Thai for dinner had me thinking of a Gewurz to match, and this is what I found in the cellar. Not only did I find the bottl...
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