Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2010
There are so many reasons to love Semillon in this bottle. Great colour, nose, taste and texture with a finish which lasts forever. A ver...
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January 26, 2012
Rosé night @SwirlSniffSpit Tuesday 17 January
Rosé originated in the south of France and is a style of wine which has flexible boundaries. It can be sweet or dry, and made with any numbe...
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January 21, 2012
Mitchelton Print Shiraz 1999
The time had come to rip the top off this wine and I'm pleased I did for two reasons. Firstly, it was brilliant and was a treat to beh...
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January 16, 2012
Ocean View Estate
Ocean View Estate is a lazy 40 minute drive north from Brisbane at Mt Mee which sits 450 metres above sea level and is part of the Somerset ...
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January 13, 2012
Pauletts Polish Hill Riesling 2010
Another great Riesling made it into my hands. This Pauletts from the Clare Valley's sub region Polish Hill River was another cracker. ...
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January 11, 2012
O'Leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling 2008
What a cracking example of a Clare Riesling, and at a ludicrous price for under $20. A light golden straw colour in the glass with a nearl...
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January 10, 2012
Some Young Punks "Lust Collides" Mataro 2010
The label of this wine depicts exactly what you are in for. The young lass oozes sex appeal and a deft touch, whilst the bull's head def...
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January 09, 2012
Ridgemill Estate Black Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Ridgemill Estate pump out some great wines on the Granite Belt in Queensland. A focus from winemaker Peter McGlashen on alternate variet...
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January 07, 2012
Mitchelton Blackwood Park Riesling 2009
Nagambie Lakes is a wine region one and a half hours drive (directly north) from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Unlike many other regi...
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January 05, 2012
Hart & Hunter Shiraz Viognier 2009
This wine developed well over a couple of days after opening (12.5% abv). Dark maroon colour, raspberries and stewed cherry greeted the no...
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January 05, 2012
Tamburlaine Shiraz Cabernet 2009
Tamburlaine from the Hunter Valley is one of the largest produces of organic wine in Australia. This wine has loads of black pepper on nos...
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January 05, 2012
Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco NV
Prosecco is quickly gaining a great following as an alternative to the Pinot Chardonnay sparkling we see all over the shelves. I have prev...
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January 02, 2012
Clovely Estate White Label Verdelho 2011
The Queensland summer is draped in warm days and matched with trawler loads of seafood, this Verdelho fits the bill perfectly. Clovely Estat...
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January 02, 2012
Yalumba The Signature 2004
Yalumba's The Signature label represents the best fruit from the vintage. This wine is absolute class and elegance from a cracking Baro...
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December 27, 2011
Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz NV
A bottle of this has been a welcome guest for the last few years at our Christmas gatherings and it screams out for the turkey to partner it...
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December 27, 2011
Leo Buring "Leonay" Watervale Riesling 2005
A very tidy example of great aged Riesling. Although an '05, I felt it was perhaps a little further on than that, and gee it drinks well...
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December 26, 2011
McWilliams Mt Pleasant Verdelho 2011
Verdelho is a perfect option for a warm summer's day. This Verdelho is a simple, no nonsense style providing a pleasant (no pun intend...
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December 26, 2011
Fox Gordon Princess Fiano 2010
I recently saw this wine in a bottle shop for $14, and that is value you cannot pass up. So I seized a few, and what a treat it is. You'...
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December 24, 2011
Clovely Estate Left Field Barbera 2008
I grabbed this little number to accompany me for an Italian dinner. And being an Italian grape, no surprises it matched the food splendidly....
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December 23, 2011
Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2006
The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards at Dixon Creek in the Yarra Valley. There is no winery nor cellar door to greet you, and the wi...
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December 22, 2011
Stonier Pinot Noir 2010
Coming from the brilliant cool climate region of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, this Stonier Pinot is laced with class and drinkabil...
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December 19, 2011
Capel Vale Regional Series Shiraz 2008
The Regional Series represents two consistent things for me - great value and well made wines. The Shiraz is once again a shining light. Co...
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December 09, 2011
d'Arenberg The Stump Jump GSM 2009
To get a decent GSM for a tenner or less is not easy but the The Stump Jump GSM is always extraordinary value. These guys turn out brillia...
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December 09, 2011
Yalumba Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 2010
The Y Series has always represented good quality at a bargain price. It is one of the brands you can reliably get off the shelf and know you...
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December 09, 2011
Briar Ridge Cellar Reserve Orange Chardonnay 2008
Great little wine this from a Hunter winery with some vineyards in Orange. Golden appearance with a good whiff of mango, peach, and some s...
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December 07, 2011
Barambah Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2009
Barambah is situated in the South Burnett region in Queensland, roughly two and a half hours drive north west of Brisbane. The company has 7...
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December 07, 2011
Brown Brothers Prosecco NV
A terrific party starter for less than $15! Non-vintage from the King Valley, light straw appearance with a faint green edge. Palate is ...
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December 05, 2011
Smallfry Red Blend 2009
As the name suggests, this is a small winery tipping out some excellent wines from the Barossa and surrounding areas. Having had several o...
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December 05, 2011
First Drop Mothers Milk Shiraz 2010
Massive gobfuls of awesomeness! There is no better way to describe this wine. The label is trendy and grabs your attention from the outset. ...
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November 30, 2011
Deen DeBortoli Vat 8 Shiraz 2008
Talk about value. This wine can often be seen around the $10 mark and it drinks better than that for sure. The fruit is drawn from a range...
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November 29, 2011
