Angove Organic Merlot 2016
Sometimes you taste Merlots and it's as though the winemakers just aren't trying. And then you get energetic and juicy examples like...
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8 years ago
De Bortoli La Bossa Merlot 2016
An easy drinking red to ease you through the mid-week blues without blowing a hole in the back pocket.
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8 years ago
Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Seamless Cabernet. Depth with a harmonious drive - what's not to like about wines like this?
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8 years ago
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
Quality Chardonnay and you get change from $25. The 2017 Chardonnay is released at the same time as this Barrel Fermented 2016. Spend th...
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8 years ago
Huntington Estate Chardonnay 2017
Huntington Estate seems to churn out consistent wines at reasonable prices year after year. This 2017 is an enjoyable Chardonnay - straigh...
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8 years ago
Polperro Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris 2016
One of those white wines which gives you a sense of prestige as you sip away ever so smugly. Classy stuff.
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8 years ago
Pig In The House Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon. And while the label states, "No animals were harmed in making this wine," it's anyone's gue...
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8 years ago
Montalto Single Vineyard Tuerong Block Pinot Noir 2015
You can see Simon Black cranking the volume on the beat box as he unleashes his inner self through this wine. Expressive and creative - i...
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8 years ago
Montalto Single Vineyard Merricks Block Pinot Noir 2015
Pinot heaven. Sublime from top to toe.
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8 years ago
Glenguin Estate Schoolhouse Block Shiraz 2014
Need I mention 2014 was a ripping year in the Hunter Valley? This is a cracking wine to match.
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8 years ago
Montalto Single Vineyard Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2015
Talk to Simon Black, Montalto's passionate and meticulous winemaker, and he soon spit out the words 'carbonic maceration'. He...
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8 years ago
Montalto Single Vineyard Red Hill Block Pinot Noir 2015
My eyes light up every time samples from Montalto arrive, the quality is always high. 2015 was a great year too.
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8 years ago
Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Classic Australian Cabernet is something to behold. Leeuwin Estate seem to have the stranglehold on the magic recipe over the last several...
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8 years ago
Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2016
Always a reliable entry level wine, this sample seemed to get lost in the deluge. It was quite fortuitous though as it was lined up in th...
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8 years ago
Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 2016
The Drumborg name is synonymous with quality. This pretty and lacy style of Pinot gets a big thumbs up.
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8 years ago
Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay 2015
I was a guest at a corporate dinner recently and this Chardonnay was on pour. A fair drink without flair.
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8 years ago
Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Decant this for an hour plus and then sit back and indulge in the pleasure of great cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon.
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8 years ago
Soumah Hexham Pinot Noir 2016
Enjoyable drinking. A quiet achiever of sorts - I like it.
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8 years ago
Balgownie Estate Black Label Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
An easy drinking Yarra Valley Pinot and a good option for the asking price. I can see a lot of people choosing this as a solid go-to with...
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8 years ago
Angove Organic Rosé 2017
A Rosé with a cheeky smirk. Spring time lovin' in a neat package.
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8 years ago
Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Pinot Noir 2015
A beautifully crafted Pinot Noir from Tasmania's Coal River.
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8 years ago
Hayes Family Wines Grenache 2016
And thank you very much... What a delicious Grenache! I could be absolutely selfish and drink the whole lot myself. And I may just do tha...
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8 years ago
Seppelt Drumborg Chardonnay 2016
Another classic Drumborg release. One of my favourite wines without question. The fruit absolutely sings here.
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8 years ago
Pooley Wines Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2014
So pretty and fine, this is a gorgeous example of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
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8 years ago
Balgownie Estate White Label Chardonnay 2015
Straddling the fence of some old school power here, those seeking a leaner style Chardonnay may shy away.
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8 years ago
De Bortoli Sacred Hill Traminer Riesling 2016
This came in a box of samples labelled as 'Winter Warmers'. Good concept though Traminer Riesling isn't something I'd con...
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8 years ago
Soumah Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
I like the wines coming out of Soumah at the moment. The duck egg label is certainly eye catching too. Things seem to be progressing nice...
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8 years ago
Angove Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Certified organic Sauvignon Blanc coming off vines 40 year old vines from t he Riverland. 2017 is the eleventh anniversary of Angove Fami...
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8 years ago
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