Angove Family Crest Shiraz 2014
This shot down two other Shiraz releases in a blind tasting which were twice the price. I was interested to read the press release after t...
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July 01, 2015
Redman Cabernet Merlot 2010
I wish I was sitting in front of an open fire with this in hand. The fruit is wholesome and dense giving a warming embrace. The type you g...
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July 01, 2015
Yalumba Galway Vintage Malbec 2012
This is like a big warm cuddle. It has a homely feel to it and goes a treat with a slow cooked stew or casserole. For those who haven'...
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June 30, 2015
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Semillon 2010
The fruit for this wine comes from the famed Braemore vineyard. Alexander Munro is the flagship label for Meerea Park and these wines are ...
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June 28, 2015
Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz 2013
A red which is not quite medium bodied, there's aromas of pizza sauce, raspberries, meatyness and red fruits. Dry as, there's some...
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June 28, 2015
Golden Grove Estate Semillon 2009
An aged release from Golden Grove here. The Granite Belt isn't a great region for Semillon, and whilst this is a good wine, it didn...
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June 28, 2015
Tarrawarra Reserve Pinot Noir 2013
Pristine and succulent. This was a stand out in a tasting of seven Pinots I tasted recently. Captivating aromas of plums, dark cherry an...
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June 27, 2015
Running with Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2014
The 2013 was an excellent release and this 2014 is much the same. A glass of this makes me want to fill my belly with food. It just has so...
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June 27, 2015
Payten & Jones Browne's Block Pinot Noir 2013
It was great to taste this Browne's Block Pinot alongside the Paul's Range . To me it was like a his and hers range of Pinot was o...
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June 24, 2015
Payten & Jones Paul's Range Pinot Noir 2013
It was great to taste the Browne's Block Pinot alongside this Paul's Range. To me it was like a his and hers range of Pinot was o...
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June 24, 2015
Kiltynane Estate Pinot Noir 2013
It's a privilege to be able to see labels such as this from the smaller wineries and regions. The bonus is the pleasant surprise which...
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June 22, 2015
Tarrawarra Estate Pinot Noir 2013
Gee this is smart stuff. There's plenty of Pinot coming out of various wineries as good as this but theirs is labelled 'Reserve...
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June 22, 2015
Payten & Jones Vignerons Series Pinot Noir 2014
I really like the artwork on this Vignerons Series from Payten and Jones. The stuff on the inside is pretty handy too. Smells of funky w...
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June 19, 2015
Cook's Lot 'Lot 1111' Pinot Noir 2014
I could see myself getting friendly with this Pinot. Sure it's not the greatest Pinot out there but gee it's a good drink. The pri...
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June 18, 2015
Cook's Lot 'Lot #168' Chardonnay 2014
Plenty of stone fruit here highlighted by barbecued peach. Toasty oak and that caramelised fruit comes to the fore. A hint of a lemon zip ...
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June 17, 2015
Yelland & Papps Devote Shiraz Roussanne 2013
2011 pictured The vines for this are around 15 years old. Wild fermented with 12 days on skins plus old oak for 21 days. A subtle whif...
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June 16, 2015
Raidis Estate Billy Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Lots to like about the juicy factor here. Dark but vibrant in appearance, the freshness leaps from the glass immediately on pour. Ther...
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June 15, 2015
Levantine Hill Chardonnay 2014
It seems all the love and care plus the use of velvet gloves have gone into making this Chardonnay. Hand picked, hand sorted and whole bun...
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June 12, 2015
Schild Estate Pramie Shiraz 2013
Schmick! Exhibiting plenty of vibrance and youthful exuberance, this is worth hanging on to for the medium term. Silky dark fruit, plu...
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June 12, 2015
Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese 2013
Light and bright in the glass, the fruit is deceptive here. It has some kick and I found myself getting drawn to it. There's more ac...
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June 10, 2015
Boireann La Cima Barbera 2011
This stacks up with the better Barbera wines in the country. Big call I know, but it's hard to not take a liking to it. Sour cherrie...
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June 10, 2015
Starve Dog Lane Riesling 2014
Sunshine + beach side is where I want to be sipping on this. Juicy lime the hero here. It's just nice easy drinking booze. And if yo...
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June 08, 2015
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2013
Some purple flower type florals and cherry aromas move to dark fruit flavours. The acid is fresh and lively and perhaps a little piercing....
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June 08, 2015
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2014
This carries a minerally backbone and it sure makes its presence felt. There's some lime pith hanging in the wings but that minerality...
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June 08, 2015
Rymill Coonawarra Gewurztraminer 2013
A sip of this and I'm thinking something Thai inspired. Nicely aromatic but nothing to swat you in the face. Typical rose water, fre...
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June 05, 2015
Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz 2011
A soft and generous wine with a gentle kick. Sure there is some oak here but it's certainly not overpowering. The tasting notes sugges...
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June 04, 2015
Rymill Coonawarra mc2 2013
When I hear the term 'pub grub' I know I'll get a good feed for not much. This wine from Rymill falls into that category for a...
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June 03, 2015
Golden Grove Shiraz 2013
There are plenty of alternate varieties coming from Golden Grove and smashing it at the moment. So to see a traditional variety doing well...
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June 01, 2015
Hardys Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This put a smile a smile on my face. Wholesome winter casserole sorta stuff. Chocolate, cooking spices, dark berry fruit and a lick of s...
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May 31, 2015
Friday Drinks hits the UK!
Last week I had the opportunity to have a quick chat with Enda Brady from Sky in the UK. Great to hear he enjoys listening to the segment a...
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May 30, 2015
