Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This latest release is a mighty impressive wine. A great whiff of spice, cedar and the unique characteristic generally only found in Mar...
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13 years ago
Turkey Flat Butchers Block SMG 2010
I was super impressed with the previous vintage, so it was without question I had to have a look at the 2010. You can check out my thought...
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13 years ago
Yalumba "The Strapper" GSM 2010
A great little GSM for the price point ($18) which ticks all the boxes. The wine was fermented in a mix of oak vats and stainless steel, a...
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13 years ago
Zema Estate "Cluny" Cabernet Merlot 2008
An enticing nose of stewed black fruits, cassis, spice and sweet mint. Palate sweetness was evident from the nose too. Plenty of black ber...
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13 years ago
TeAro Estate "Jokers Grin" 2008
I'm just going to keep this simple, because this was simply outstanding!! For a blend to be thrown together to get this outcome...you...
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13 years ago
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Viognier 2011
Viognier often gets tarnished with the perception that all you get is apricots. I acknowledge this as many in the market fit the stereotypic...
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13 years ago
Kangarilla Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
A fragrant nose delivering chocolate, a little charred oak, and a touch of rose petal along with savory herbs. Both American and French oa...
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13 years ago
TeAro Estate "Two Charlies" Barossa Valley GSM 2010
TeAro Estate is a small Barossa Valley winery which is operated by 3rd and 4th generation family vignerons after being established in 1919....
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13 years ago
O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2011
From the wettest vintage in 40 years, the crew at O'Leary Walker have delivered another beauty. Some wineries in the area were ditching ...
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13 years ago
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Mataro 2010
I looked at this Barossa Valley Mataro over two days and it took on a tremendous metamorphosis, delivering a wine with power and sleek fines...
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13 years ago
Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A most impressive Cabernet. Although the colour lacks a little depth, the nose was filled with blackcurrant, spice, mint, clove and some s...
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13 years ago
Angove Duck Shoot Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2010
Angove have a knack of producing terrific wines which are very easy on the hip pocket. Quality that punches above the price point is always...
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13 years ago
Alternative Variety night @SwirlSniffSpit Tuesday 20 March
Another extraordinary night of wines put together for this edition of Swirl Sniff Spit . Props to The Vinsomniac for his research and exce...
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13 years ago
William Hunt Barrel Reserve GSM 2009
Coming in around the $20 mark, this is a well priced and very enjoyable GSM, which could easily fetch $30. The Pirate Cru portfolio oozes ...
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13 years ago
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Marsanne 2011
From Rhone comes this variety which is traditionally blended with Roussanne. Marsanne has been grown in Australia for 150 years, and much of...
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13 years ago
St Huberts "Hubert The Stag" Pinot Noir 2010
A pretty impressive Pinot Noir right here! St Huberts from the Yarra Valley have recovered well from the devasting heat wave and smoke af...
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13 years ago
Dandelion Lionheart Barossa Shiraz 2009
A little bit of a rustic Shiraz here which I really enjoyed. You can taste the hands and earth in the wine which is awesome. Whole bunch p...
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13 years ago
Yalumba Y Series Vermentino 2011
The Yalumba Y Series represents seriously good value and this Vermentino sticks to the winning formula. Super light in colour with a water...
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13 years ago
Dante Gabriel Primitivo 2009
This is a mighty impressive piece of work by Pirate Cru Wines from single vineyard fruit in the Hilltops region, NSW. Shame for the punters...
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13 years ago
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Shiraz 2009
A new range of wines from Murray Street Vineyards with the focus here being on single vineyard and single variety. Typical Barossa ooze...
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13 years ago
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