Golden Grove Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
The Granite Belt is not the place you'd expect Semillon and Sauvignon to flourish but this blend (62 & 38% respectively) has summe...
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11 years ago
d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2013
An interesting wine but one which left me more questions than answers. Upon opening there were aromas similar to canned peach and aprico...
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11 years ago
Kellermeister The First Born Shiraz 2012
There's a charm to this wine which makes you want to just snuggle up to it. Lovely florals, dark chocolate, baking spice and some me...
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11 years ago
Tobin Wines Max Shiraz Block One 2013
Adrian Tobin is a passionate and driven individual who takes considerable pride in his vineyard and the wines he produces. At 75 years of ...
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11 years ago
Knappstein Clare Valley Hand Picked Riesling 2014
If you need an excuse to explore what Riesling can offer you, check this. The fruit delivered is so clean and pure. Bursting with limes ...
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11 years ago
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2013
A seriously good Chardy with some swagger and charisma. I just like the way this is cut. Good fruit, nicely balanced, well weighted and ...
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11 years ago
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 31 October - Vineyard fire at Twisted Gum
A fire wrecked havoc at a small vineyard on the Granite Belt earlier in the week. Fire and vines don't mix, and the end result in this...
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11 years ago
Rusty Mutt Catnip Viognier 2014
An easy drinking style which is clean and steers clear of the greasy Viognier stereotype. And the secret to the freshness is the use of a ...
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11 years ago
Bimbadgen Fortified Verdelho NV
I kept going back for more of this excellent and most tasty gear. But fortified is not everyone's drink of choice, so here's an id...
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11 years ago
Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2012
To get the best from this, let it hang out in the decanter for a little while and then watch it work its magic. From a what seemed a tight...
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11 years ago
Plantagenet Riesling 2013
If you were to venture outside the traditional Riesling stomping ground of South Australia to try something new, this is a damn good place...
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11 years ago
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2013
This is Montalto's entry level Pinot. It's very tasty with some depth, good length, and everything you'd expect from a quali...
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11 years ago
Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 2012
Soothing is a word which describes this wine best I reckon. It just smells and tastes good. Winter is done and dusted for another year a...
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11 years ago
Plantagenet Juxtapose Syrah 2012
Winemaker Cath Oates has dished up an absolute belter here. As she tells the story, there was something special going on in a particular v...
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11 years ago
Soul Growers Single Vineyard Riesling 2014
Think of this as a lemon-a-thon. There's plenty of the stuff to keep you interested, that's for sure. A single vineyard wine wit...
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11 years ago
Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is pretty handy juice considering you can find it for as little as six or seven bucks. Plenty of bargain factor for sure. By all me...
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11 years ago
Seppelt St Peters Grampians Shiraz 2012
Cool climate Shiraz you sexy minx! Released in exceptional years and grown on schist and granite soils, this Shiraz is matured in oak fo...
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11 years ago
Bimbadgen MCA Series Nebbiolo 2013
Tasty booze this. It's varietal and a classic match for a meat board on a lazy afternoon. A quick whiff and the first thing that hit...
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11 years ago
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 17 October - Top booze worth the $$
Last Friday I had a chat with Ben Davis about the Good Food and Wine Show which hit town. We also discussed some smart very wines. The one...
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11 years ago
Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner 2014
Larry Jacobs calls this GRU. I reckon it's more like James Bond, a man for all seasons. This is a wine that is sooo tasty and versatil...
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11 years ago
Arcadia Bohemia Chardonnay 2013
Whilst I like the label, there's not too much else I like here to be honest. I've seen this on Vinomofo for sometime and unlike ...
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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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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11 years ago
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