de iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2007
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...
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October 16, 2014
d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2010
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 ...
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October 15, 2014
Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2013
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 ...
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October 13, 2014
Karra Yerta Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2008
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...
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October 11, 2014
Twisted Gum Shiraz 2012
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...
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October 11, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 3 October - Granite Belt
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...
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October 10, 2014
Summit Estate Verdelho 2010
Although Verdelho is quite successful on the Granite Belt, interestingly enough it only accounts for about 5% of the entire vintage. Thi...
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October 09, 2014
Raidis Estate Wild Goat Shiraz 2012
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...
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October 07, 2014
Lindeman's Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2014
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 ...
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October 01, 2014
Ravens Croft Wines Gewurztraminer 2010
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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September 30, 2014
de iuliis Shiraz 2013
Let this suck on a little H20 and then Robert's your father's brother. Medium bodied, a delicious Hunter Shiraz unfurls featurin...
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September 30, 2014
Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2010
There's so much here to indicate this will be a polished gem in years to come. A Cabernet Shiraz blend (51/49) coming from Barossa (...
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September 29, 2014
Yelland & Papps Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Slow to rise, an injection of air slowly released aromas of black fruits, clove and then an undertow of plums and some florals. The frui...
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September 29, 2014
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Villages Chardonnay 2012
I must admit, a few expletives were thrown out when I took a whiff of this. Knowing the RRP is under $20, there is so much jam packed into...
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September 28, 2014
Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay 2014
Everyone deserves a make over and now the Bin series from Lindeman's has its turn. The label has changed for the first time since 2001...
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September 25, 2014
Tapestry Wines Regional Shiraz 2012
A limited wine list at an Italian restaurant led me to this. Quite big and powerful with red currants, mulberries and plums busting a mo...
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September 25, 2014
Knappstein Enterprise Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The Enterprise vineyard was planted in 1962 in the Clare's north and sits on Terra Rossa soils. Glenn Barry has really shaken up what ...
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September 24, 2014
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
These icon wines from the d'Arenberg 2010 release have really got me excited. Although this took a little time to compose itself and...
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September 24, 2014
Montalto Tuerong Block Pinot Noir 2012
Coming from a vineyard on clay loam soils 30 metres above sea level, it is a contrast to the Main Ridge Block which sits 156 metres above....
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September 24, 2014
Yelland & Papps Sete Di Vino 2013
Be sure to arm yourself with pizza or pasta and you'll be smiling all the way with this. A tidy little drop which complements food n...
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September 22, 2014
Yelland & Papps Roussanne 2013
Yelland & Papps produce some very smart booze right from their entry level through to their premiums. Amongst all that you get the cle...
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September 20, 2014
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Chardonnay 2013
Good juice this but nothing to make me jump up and down. The fruit has good presence and drive. Sourced from several vineyards in the Yarr...
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September 20, 2014
Willow Bridge Dragonfly Cabernet Merlot 2013
Winemaker Simon Burnell threw down the challenge for what was considered the best value Cabernet Merlot on the market. I put my hand up to...
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September 19, 2014
O'Leary Walker Shiraz 2012
A punchy little sucker here. Dark fruits, plums, some chocolate and olives are all prominent. I pick up some five spice too but this m...
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September 19, 2014
de iuliis Shiraz Touriga 2013
Claimed to be the first blend of its type in the Hunter Valley, the fruit comes from the family's Lovedale Road vineyard where 1.5 acres...
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September 17, 2014
d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings GSM 2010
This is an outstanding GSM release. So soft and delicate. The fruit here is just humming and each element of the blend stands up and does ...
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September 15, 2014
Yelland & Papps Vermentino 2014
Hello summertime! One whiff of this and I just wanted to go outside. It's so fresh and rearing to go. Glace pineapple, pear skin, ...
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September 14, 2014
Knappstein Insider Riesling 2013
Take a whiff and you could be excused for thinking this a Pinot Gris not Riesling. There's a distinct waft of pear which comes with th...
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September 13, 2014
Dandelion Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling 2013
This is the type of Riesling which you will leap for or turn away. Bone dry with a heap of minerality and river stone action going on. B...
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September 12, 2014
De iuliis Semillon 2014
Send Semillon haters this way. This is young Semillon at its best and is absolutely awesome! What's more, it's easy on the hip p...
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September 11, 2014
