Sew and Sew Sashiko Fiano 2016
A whiff and a taste and my interest has been piqued. There's plenty going on here to please - generous fruit aromas and chalky feels...
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January 03, 2017
Dowie Doole Moxie Sparkling Shiraz NV
What's Christmas without sparkling Shiraz? But that is part of the identity issue facing this style of wine - for some, sparkling Shir...
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January 03, 2017
Tim Adams Riesling 2016
Before picking up some Thai take-away for dinner, I couldn't resist but to grab a bottle of Riesling. I found this in the bottle shop ...
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January 03, 2017
Tellurian Wines Nero d'Avola 2015
Planted in 2011, 50% of the fruit comes from the Chalmers vineyard. Tellurian plan to produce 100% of the fruit in years to come.
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January 02, 2017
Red Hill Estate Prosecco NV
A new addition to the Red Hill Estate range - this Prosecco was released only six days before I tasted it at the cellar door. If you...
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January 02, 2017
Sew and Sew Contour Series Chardonnay 2015
Here's a Chardy worth getting excited about. A serious step up from its sibling in the range , this smashes the high hats with gusto....
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December 31, 2016
Jim Brand Yates Chardonnay 2015
My first look at a wine from Jim Brand and I like what I see. Interestingly, the Brand's are some of the largest land holders in the ...
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December 31, 2016
Sew & Sew Sashiko Series Chardonnay 2016
Fresh and youthful, a Chardonnay that wants the street style chic but just doesn't land it. Acidity is alive though it's a bit ...
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December 31, 2016
Red Hill Estate Merricks Grove Chardonnay 2014
I popped in to Red Hill Estate for a quick looksy while in the neighbourhood a few weeks ago. It was my first time there and I was impres...
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December 31, 2016
Gutherie The Snare Syrah 2014
I stumbled across this in a well stocked bottleshop in Blairgowrie (Mornington Peninsula) so I couldn't resist having read much about...
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December 31, 2016
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2015
The search of something with richness and interest doesn't need to blow a hole in the wallet. This Viognier Marsanne blend (58/42) ti...
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December 31, 2016
d'Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2016
A refreshing drink to put some chill into a sweltering day. Sourced from the Adelaide Hills, it sits on the tropical fruit spectrum of ...
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December 30, 2016
De Bortoli Villages Grenache Rosé 2016
Run to this. And fast. Super refreshment guaranteed.
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December 30, 2016
Soul Growers Black Cellar Sparkling Shiraz 2006
'Tis the season for sparkling Shiraz. What a piece of Australiana it is. As mentioned in a previous post, it is such a versatile drin...
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December 16, 2016
Terra Felix Pinot Gris 2016
Attractive aromas here of white stone fruits, mead, honeyed tones and a sliver of ginger. From Bendigo in Victoria, the fruit in the mout...
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December 16, 2016
Terra Felix Chardonnay 2015
A label taking fruit from a variety of regions. This comes at you on the front foot. Firmish delivery - melted butter on toast, peachy....
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December 16, 2016
Le Cirque Wine Co. Whiz Bang Shiraz 2015
I've seen this listed in a few places on premise and it's easy to see why. A solid drink and a decent food match, this Shiraz is ...
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December 15, 2016
Gartelmann Phillip Alexander Shiraz 2013
This has got me thinking about osso bucco or a ragu.
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December 15, 2016
The Lane Vineyard Block 1A Chardonnay 2016
Quite a satisfying drink. Pale morning sunrise appearance glistens in the glass. Those new to Chardonnay would be happy getting knee de...
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December 15, 2016
Coulter Wines Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016
The third and last of the new release Coutler Wines I have had the privilege to look at recently. All smart and very well made. Minimal in...
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December 14, 2016
Soul Growers Equilibrium Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2015
Happy hunting here for GSM fans. Raspberry coulis, tinned plums, strawberry jam, dark chocolate all in sync and in cruise mode. Mocha ...
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December 14, 2016
The Lane Vineyard Lois Sparkling Brut Rosé NV
Bone dry delivering dark cherries and cherry vodka type flavours. Some strawberry eases in. Well made but nothing to make me want to go d...
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December 14, 2016
Coulter Wines Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2016
Get on board here folks - damn this is impressive Sangiovese! I just want to do a forward flip with pike into it. Delicate floral aromas...
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December 11, 2016
Polperro Pinot Noir 2015
A blend of a number of vineyards, no herbicides or pesticides are used. Sam Coverdale's long term aim is to head down the 100% organ...
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December 11, 2016
The Lane Vineyard Block 10 Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Gee this is good. Really good. Super fresh but I get a sense it's holding something back. It took about ten minutes for it to get c...
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December 10, 2016
Le Cirque Wine Co. Kissing Booth Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Gee I love the individuality of this label. Quirky, funny, clever. Good gear inside too. All too often the labels a little left of centre...
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December 10, 2016
Hentley Farm The Beauty NV
Comes in a cool bottle with a big booty just like Kim Kardashian - but this is classier. Way classier. There's something about spar...
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December 10, 2016
Coulter Wines Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016
I've seen this label thrown around on social media for a couple of months - it looks great and certainly has great shelf appeal. Sitti...
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December 10, 2016
Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2011
I get a sense this is a little further developed than hoped. Expecting firmer acidity for longevity, it has certainly slipped into some c...
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December 10, 2016
Barambah First Grid Rack Dried Semillon 2012
Hand picked and rack dried for five weeks, the dried fruit was then re-fermented with dry Semillon wine in old French oak. A delicious d...
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December 10, 2016
