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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April 23, 2012
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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April 21, 2012
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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April 19, 2012
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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April 18, 2012
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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April 15, 2012
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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April 12, 2012
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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April 10, 2012
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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April 08, 2012
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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April 05, 2012
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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April 05, 2012
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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March 30, 2012
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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March 26, 2012
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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March 23, 2012
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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March 20, 2012
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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March 19, 2012
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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March 14, 2012
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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March 11, 2012
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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March 08, 2012
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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March 06, 2012
Tigress Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
An uncomplicated yet delicious sparkling from the cool of north of Tasmania. Some good citrus flavours with a touch of meringue creaminess...
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February 28, 2012
Qwine Vintage 2012 - making my first wine!
Saturday 11 February, I ventured out to the South Burnett region in Queensland with the purpose of picking fruit to make my first wine. The ...
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February 25, 2012
Ridgemill Estate "Pedigree" Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2008
Recent discussions with Ridgemill's winemaker Peter McGlashan on Twitter made me get a little thirsty. This discussion had me reminiscin...
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February 23, 2012
Barambah First Grid Unwooded Chardonnay 2009
Barambah has some of the oldest vines in the South Burnett region in Queensland which is situated a three hour drive north west of Brisbane...
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February 21, 2012
Saddlers Creek "Bluegrass" Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
A most impressive expression of Cabernet Sauvignon right here! Saddler's Creek is nestled near the Mt View corner of the Hunter Valley...
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February 17, 2012
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
It's been a while since I've had a Wolf Blass wine and man was I impressed with this little number. The 2010 Yellow Label Caberne...
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February 16, 2012
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2005
This Riesling has aged nicely. A lovely golden colour in the glass is followed up with a nose of lemons and limes. Margaret River is not y...
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February 13, 2012
Moondah Brook Verdelho 2010
A good wine for a hot day. The price is right too! I have seen this heavily discounted just below $10 which represents even more reasons to ...
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February 08, 2012
Munari Schoolhouse Red 2006
Munari is a small winery in the Heathcote region. The wines come from a family operation with emphasis on quality hand made wines. Their win...
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February 06, 2012
De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2002
As I sipped away sharing this beauty, my companion so wonderfully described, "This is nectar of the Gods." And he was so right. ...
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February 03, 2012
Heathcote Estate Grenache Noir 2006
Plenty to like here, including the label of this wine. Simple yet effective. Not many Grenache wines are coming out of Heathcote and this ...
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February 01, 2012
