Angove Duck Shoot Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2010
Angove have a knack of producing terrific wines which are very easy on the hip pocket. Quality that punches above the price point is always...
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March 30, 2012
Alternative Variety night @SwirlSniffSpit Tuesday 20 March
Another extraordinary night of wines put together for this edition of Swirl Sniff Spit . Props to The Vinsomniac for his research and exce...
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March 26, 2012
William Hunt Barrel Reserve GSM 2009
Coming in around the $20 mark, this is a well priced and very enjoyable GSM, which could easily fetch $30. The Pirate Cru portfolio oozes ...
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March 23, 2012
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Marsanne 2011
From Rhone comes this variety which is traditionally blended with Roussanne. Marsanne has been grown in Australia for 150 years, and much of...
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March 20, 2012
St Huberts "Hubert The Stag" Pinot Noir 2010
A pretty impressive Pinot Noir right here! St Huberts from the Yarra Valley have recovered well from the devasting heat wave and smoke af...
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March 19, 2012
Dandelion Lionheart Barossa Shiraz 2009
A little bit of a rustic Shiraz here which I really enjoyed. You can taste the hands and earth in the wine which is awesome. Whole bunch p...
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March 14, 2012
Yalumba Y Series Vermentino 2011
The Yalumba Y Series represents seriously good value and this Vermentino sticks to the winning formula. Super light in colour with a water...
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March 11, 2012
Dante Gabriel Primitivo 2009
This is a mighty impressive piece of work by Pirate Cru Wines from single vineyard fruit in the Hilltops region, NSW. Shame for the punters...
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March 08, 2012
Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Shiraz 2009
A new range of wines from Murray Street Vineyards with the focus here being on single vineyard and single variety. Typical Barossa ooze...
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March 06, 2012
Tigress Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
An uncomplicated yet delicious sparkling from the cool of north of Tasmania. Some good citrus flavours with a touch of meringue creaminess...
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February 28, 2012
Qwine Vintage 2012 - making my first wine!
Saturday 11 February, I ventured out to the South Burnett region in Queensland with the purpose of picking fruit to make my first wine. The ...
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February 25, 2012
Ridgemill Estate "Pedigree" Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2008
Recent discussions with Ridgemill's winemaker Peter McGlashan on Twitter made me get a little thirsty. This discussion had me reminiscin...
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February 23, 2012
Barambah First Grid Unwooded Chardonnay 2009
Barambah has some of the oldest vines in the South Burnett region in Queensland which is situated a three hour drive north west of Brisbane...
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February 21, 2012
Saddlers Creek "Bluegrass" Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
A most impressive expression of Cabernet Sauvignon right here! Saddler's Creek is nestled near the Mt View corner of the Hunter Valley...
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February 17, 2012
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
It's been a while since I've had a Wolf Blass wine and man was I impressed with this little number. The 2010 Yellow Label Caberne...
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February 16, 2012
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2005
This Riesling has aged nicely. A lovely golden colour in the glass is followed up with a nose of lemons and limes. Margaret River is not y...
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February 13, 2012
Moondah Brook Verdelho 2010
A good wine for a hot day. The price is right too! I have seen this heavily discounted just below $10 which represents even more reasons to ...
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February 08, 2012
Munari Schoolhouse Red 2006
Munari is a small winery in the Heathcote region. The wines come from a family operation with emphasis on quality hand made wines. Their win...
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February 06, 2012
De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2002
As I sipped away sharing this beauty, my companion so wonderfully described, "This is nectar of the Gods." And he was so right. ...
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February 03, 2012
Heathcote Estate Grenache Noir 2006
Plenty to like here, including the label of this wine. Simple yet effective. Not many Grenache wines are coming out of Heathcote and this ...
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February 01, 2012
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
