Oliver's Taranga HJ Reserve Shiraz 2008
Wow. Wow. Wow! This blew my socks off. So much so it will be on my Christmas table. Described as "ultra premium", it certainl...
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October 08, 2012
Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A wine which is polished and ready to drink now but will also reward cellaring. Aromas of chocolate, dense plum and char. Oak is there b...
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October 03, 2012
De Iuliis Sunshine Vineyard Semillon 2012
If you like young Semillon, pop this on your shopping list quick smart. Green apples and fresh cut herbs landed a big smile on my face. ...
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October 02, 2012
McWilliams Mt Pleasant Single Vineyard Lovedale Semillon 2007
Aged Semillon is something to behold. This wine from McWilliams Mount Pleasant in the Hunter Valley is superb. Jaw dropping, gob smacking...
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October 01, 2012
De Iuliis Chardonnay 2011
The onset of the warmer months had me sipping on this to quench my thirst after a warm spring day. Some great wines coming out of this s...
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September 28, 2012
McWilliams Mt Pleasant Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz 2010
There's a sexy feminine and masculine thing going on here...and damn, I really like it! Ideally, I'd love to see the single vine...
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September 28, 2012
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2010
I am a fan of Chardonnay made with right balance of oak and fruit. This wine falls into that category for me. Coming from the Mornington...
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September 27, 2012
Catching Thieves Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc NV
A wine like this isn't made for critical analysis but for pure simple drinking pleasure, and I can see how it appeals to the masses. ...
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September 27, 2012
Oliver's Taranga Cadenzia Grenache 2010
Here's my tribute to Grenache Day, albeit a few days late. Plenty going on to indulge the senses. Spice is prominent with some earth...
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September 26, 2012
Under & Over Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2011
I wasn't sure of what may lay ahead of me looking at the label. Not much wow factor nor does it stand out against other labels. But fo...
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September 22, 2012
De Iuliis Hunter Valley LDR Shiraz 2011
Another terrific Hunter Valley Shiraz by De Iuliis. Sleek oak wraps up white pepper and red fruit aromas. There was a brightish element...
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September 20, 2012
Catching Thieves Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2011
An easy drinking style of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from Margaret River and I can see how this runs out the door in many retail outlets. T...
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September 19, 2012
O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2012
The last few years I have looked forward to the Riesling release by O'Leary Walker. A striking feature of the Watervale Riesling is ...
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September 19, 2012
McWilliams Hanwood Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Another good value drop from McWilliams. Plenty of currants and mixed berries - it took me back a few nights when I opened a pack of froze...
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September 17, 2012
McWilliams Hanwood Chardonnay 2009
Plenty going on with this cheapy. More of a woody Chardonnay than the fresh, more approachable style many winemakers are now aiming for. ...
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September 17, 2012
De Iuliis Hunter Valley Semillon 2012
This Semillon left me a little short changed I must admit. My first impressions were good - varietal features on the nose. Leafy, fresh cu...
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September 15, 2012
Soul Growers Riesling 2011
This is the first Riesling release from Soul Growers, and a mighty start they have made. The fruit comes from just outside the Eden Valley...
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September 14, 2012
Rusty Mutt Shiraz 2006
There's plenty to like about this drop. The funky label builds intrigue, the distinct sense this wine was made with pride, and the pri...
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September 14, 2012
Tscharke "Marananga" Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Aging in 50% new French oak has imparted lovely delicate flavours on this wine. The oak appears to want to sneak through without wanting to ...
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September 12, 2012
Tscharke "Girl Talk" Savagnin 2011
Savagnin first came to my attention a few years ago when I read an article that numerous wineries had purchased what they thought were Albar...
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September 11, 2012
de Iuliis Shiraz 2011
Having recently looked at the excellent de Iuliis Steven Vineyard Shiraz , I felt like I was making comparisons to it at times, even though ...
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September 10, 2012
Ballandean Estate Family Reserve Shiraz 2010
I looked at this wine over two days. Whilst good on day one, the extra breath of air opened it up nicely. The wine spent fourteen months i...
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September 10, 2012
Oliver's Taranga DJ Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This label is a tribute to 5th generation and current caretaker of the vineyards Don Oliver. And a fine tribute it is - the essence of gre...
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September 07, 2012
de Iuliis Steven Vineyard Shiraz 2011
The 2011 rains which wrecked havoc in most regions around Australia seemed to miss the Hunter Valley which resulted in some great reds comin...
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September 06, 2012
Leo Buring Leonay Riesling 2012
Pale golden appearance, this is a very aromatic Riesling from the Eden Valley sub-region of Watervale. A lovely perfume opens up which is co...
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September 06, 2012
Yelland & Papps Delight Vermentino 2012
A wine quite pale in appearance, although it is quite aromatic with a good whiff of fresh green apple the highlight for me. Much lighter in ...
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September 05, 2012
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010
An easy drinking Pinot Noir Chardonnay. The fruit source is unknown and only stated as "Premium Australian Vineyards". Such vineya...
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September 04, 2012
Tscharke "Marananga" Shiraz 2010
From the Gnadenfrei vineyard, these single vineyard wines from Tscharke are stamping some authority and this one, well, it's bloody good...
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September 04, 2012
Yelland & Papps Delight Shiraz 2011
From a tough vintage the wine is light first up and certainly not a monster. Peppery, earthy, some leather and slight violet aromas present ...
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September 03, 2012
Oliver's Taranga Small Batch Vermentino 2012
Winemaker Corrina Wright is raving about the 2012 vintage, and after checking out the Fiano and now this, I can see why. If the reds follo...
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September 03, 2012
