O'Leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling 2014
Steely and minerally as always with a delicate and pretty fragrance. Attractive florals but the beautiful balance of fruit and acid here j...
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November 23, 2014
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Villages Pinot Noir 2012
De Bortoli have a knack of producing bargain priced Pinot Noir, and here we go again. There's so much to like about this. It's s...
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November 21, 2014
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Noir 2012
This is Oakridge's entry level range, and it's pretty damn fine particularly as it is hand picked and sourced from five vineyards....
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November 21, 2014
Bilgavia Estate Pinot Noir 2014
The easiest way to look at this wine is a light bodied Shiraz. Whilst the Hunter is now not seen as one of our premium Pinot producers o...
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November 20, 2014
Balnaves The Blend 2012
A classic blend of Cabernet (51%), Merlot (43%) and Franc (6%) with some attitude and finesse. The minty character of the Cabernet skips t...
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November 19, 2014
Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2014
Steve Raidis could well pose as a superhero under the guise of Bang for Buck Man. He is making some seriously good booze at very reasonabl...
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November 19, 2014
Rolf Binder Heysen Shiraz 2012
The vines for this wine were planted in 1972 and what struck me was its balance and silky smooth touch. It just possesses a delicacy which...
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November 18, 2014
Symphony Hill Gewurztraminer 2014
Owner Ewen Macpherson says this wine has jazz hands. I know what he means. Well, sort of. There's something very special and allurin...
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November 16, 2014
Bilgavia Estate Shiraz 2013
This is a label I haven't seen before which naturally brings some excitement. On first look the colour seemed dull and a little life...
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November 14, 2014
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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November 13, 2014
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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November 12, 2014
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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November 12, 2014
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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November 11, 2014
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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November 11, 2014
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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November 10, 2014
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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November 06, 2014
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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November 06, 2014
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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November 05, 2014
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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October 31, 2014
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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October 31, 2014
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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October 31, 2014
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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October 30, 2014
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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October 26, 2014
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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October 25, 2014
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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October 24, 2014
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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October 22, 2014
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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October 21, 2014
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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October 20, 2014
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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October 20, 2014
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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October 20, 2014
