de Iuliis Sangiovese 2011
Sangiovese is such a food friendly wine and this effort from Mike De Iuliis is no different. It's as though the wine was wearing a t...
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April 13, 2013
Tscharke "Marananga" Grenache 2011
The wet vintage of 2011 played havoc in more places than one. Saddening as it was, winemakers have done their best to produce wines though...
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April 11, 2013
Mitchelton 'Airstrip' Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2011
Those who shy away from fresh and vibrant white wines and seek a one with some body and texture yet not are chardy fans, this perhaps may ...
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April 11, 2013
Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz 2012
Deliciously plummy! The recent release of the new Second Take label from Yelland & Papps has certainly left me gobsmacked. And even ...
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April 09, 2013
Mason Wines Shiraz 2008
A 2008 sitting on the shelf for $19? I was intrigued. So off to the counter I went. Soon after I ripped the top off it at dinner. Boom! Th...
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April 05, 2013
Qld Wine Week Tasting wrap up
An unofficial "Qld Wine Week" has been on the go 1-8 April, 2013. Wine lovers have been encouraged to grab a bottle of Qld wine ...
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April 05, 2013
Ravens Croft The Waagee 2010
This is Mark Ravenscroft's Bordeaux blend. All the fruit is sourced from vineyards in the Granite Belt area with Cabernet Sauvignon (6...
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April 03, 2013
Barambah Rack Dried Semillon 2009
Deep golden and orange like appearance, there are plenty of kerosene, concentrated honey and dried apricot characters hitting the air. The...
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April 03, 2013
Golden Grove Vermentino 2012
This would have to be close to Australia's best Vermentino. Superbly balanced with excellent texture and length. It's the real dea...
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April 01, 2013
Ravens Croft Pinotage 2011
Mark Ravenscroft moved to Australia from his native South Africa and settled on Queensland's Granite Belt. Pinotage is as popular in S...
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April 01, 2013
Bimbadgen Regions Semillon Botrytis 2010
With the Easter weekend approaching, sweetness will consume you no doubt in the form of chocolate. And for those with a sweet tooth and an ...
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March 28, 2013
Yelland & Papps Second Take Grenache 2012
We've all seen that someone across the room or across the road who we'd love to meet. They look cool, hip and funky. But for som...
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March 26, 2013
Mitchelton Marsanne 2011
Marsanne is quite an intriguing variety. It can be made to drink fresh and is the perfect aperitif or it can be made for aging. Coming f...
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March 25, 2013
Bimbadgen Shiraz Viognier 2011
A savoury style Shiraz Viognier. Medium bodied, there are dark cherry flavours and juicy plums bobbing up nicely. The length is very goo...
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March 24, 2013
Bimbadgen Sparkling Rosé NV
Some serious guzzle factor here. A wine made purely for enjoyment and to share with friends. Made from Shiraz and Merlot fruit, there is...
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March 22, 2013
Brand's Laira August Tide Dry Red 2010
Berry nice! And when I say berry, that is exactly what dominates here. A blend headlined by Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Ve...
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March 20, 2013
Running With Bulls Vermentino 2011
This is the last of the RWB Vermentino as we know it. A branding change will see the RWB label dedicated to the Spanish varietal Tempranil...
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March 19, 2013
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio 2012
A small portion of this wine was barrel fermented in older oak, the result leaving some texture and good mouth feel. Aromas of green app...
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March 18, 2013
Deen De Bortoli Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon 2008
Hello bargain! There are plenty of "stickies" or dessert wines out there with many chasing over the $20 mark for a 375mL bottl...
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March 15, 2013
Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2012
This is the second label of three from Montalto. Wild yeast and barrel fermented for ten months in French oak barriques, the result is del...
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March 13, 2013
Brand's Laira Tall Vines Shiraz 2010
Not a refined or polished wine, but for those who enjoy a wine of such ilk, this may be for you. A touch of clove with freshly ground nu...
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March 12, 2013
Ballandean Estate Viognier 2012
Initially I poured the wine, had a sniff and then put the glass to my mouth to be met by a spritz type sensational. Taken by surprise I le...
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March 11, 2013
Seraphim Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The fruit for this wine comes from Dookie Hills which is thirty kilometres from Shepparton in Central Victoria. Initially quite firm, it...
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March 09, 2013
Brand's Laira One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
I must say, this bowled me over. Although drinking beautifully now, this wine will certainly develop in the cellar easily seeing anothe...
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March 09, 2013
d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2008
d'Arenberg produce some most interesting blends, and this is another which not only engages interest but does the job well. A blend ...
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March 08, 2013
Running With Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2011
This is a good wine but nothing flashy. It's earthy with a strawberry like lift. There are even some rare steak type aromas. Some sa...
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March 08, 2013
Cumulus Estate Climbing Pinot Gris 2012
There's plenty of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio out there with an identity crisis lacking varietal character and spunk. Some even blur t...
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March 07, 2013
Brand's Laira Stentiford's Shiraz 2008
I was hoping for big things here but it just didn't light my fire. There is a warmth which just doesn't seem in sync with the wi...
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March 05, 2013
Running With Bulls Wrattonbully Tempranillo 2012
Here is a Tempranillo to make you sit up and take notice. The wine possesses plenty of interest aromatically and on the palate. Damn it...
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March 04, 2013
Yelland & Papps Devote Shiraz Roussanne 2011
This is a delight to drink. Some serious wow factor. A blend of Shiraz (85%) with a good dollop of Roussanne (15%), both varieties were ...
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March 03, 2013
