Shob Brook Wines Mourvedre 2011
A few weeks ago I just had a hankering for Mourvedre. So off I went in search of something new. I took this off the shelf and was excited b...
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August 31, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Semillon 2013
Another light and fresh type from Draytons. Honeydew melon and fresh cut herb aromas are the highlights but nothing to get too excited abo...
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August 31, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Made by new winemaker Edgar Vale, it's a blend of Hunter Valley Semillon (88%) and Orange Sauvignon Blanc (12%). The wine throws ...
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August 27, 2013
Meerea Park Terracotta Semillon 2005 & 2007
This was a great opportunity to put two different vintages alongside one another. And given the chance to do the same regardless of the w...
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August 25, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Reserve Shiraz 2011
A Shiraz laced with pepper and spicey black fruits. My first whiff picked up a truckload of smoke, bacon and savoury dried herbs. After...
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August 23, 2013
Main & Cherry Shiraz 2011
I really enjoy the opportunity to have a look at wines which come from small operations. This sample arrived from Main & Cherry and I ...
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August 19, 2013
Montalto Merricks Block Pinot Noir 2012
This single vineyard Pinot comes from a vineyard 55 metres above sea level with grey loam over clay soil. Once again, different condition...
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August 19, 2013
Ballandean Estate Late Harvest Sylvaner 2012
Sylvaner is more common in Europe than in Australia. According to VinoDiversity there are only ten wineries in Australia using it. Bal...
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August 18, 2013
Drayton's Family Wines Verdelho 2012
Laced with tropical fruit this wine is ideal for a sunny spring or summer afternoon. A refreshing drop that can be easily enjoyed on its o...
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August 18, 2013
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz 2010
Still a young wine and well off its peak drinking but definitely a wine worth putting away. Single vineyard fruit with all the bells ...
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August 15, 2013
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2012
This is Montalto’s entry level Pinot. All the usual Pinot characters are present but the flavours are a little more concentrated. Strawb...
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August 15, 2013
Cooks Lot Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013
I'm not sure what more winemaker Duncan Cook needs to do to get some more street cred. His wines are stunning value and this SSB is...
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August 12, 2013
Bimbadgen Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011
A good Shiraz which loves food to dance alongside. Roast beef, char, black fruit, and some pepper all throw themselves into the fray. Th...
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August 12, 2013
Meerea Park Terracotta Shiraz 2010
This Terracotta Shiraz is named after the red clay soils where the fruit for this single vineyard wine is grown. Co-fermented with a dollop...
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August 04, 2013
Running With Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2012
A great example of a food friendly drop. I had this with Veal Saltimbocca, and with the tomato based sauce, this wine hit the spot. ...
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August 04, 2013
Bimbadgen Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012
Bimbadgen produce many easy drinking wines, and here is another which delivers a few layers of flavour. A whiff of daisy flower, cann...
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August 04, 2013
Briar Ridge Signature Chardonnay 2010
Captivating aromas of stone fruit, spiced pear, vanilla slice and lemon pudding. Some slight palate warmth but the acid profile just doe...
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August 01, 2013
Bimbadgen Hunter Valley Semillon 2013
This Semillon is jumping out of the blocks to be guzzled. A perfect spring or summer drop, it is well balanced and so slurpable. Lemon...
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July 31, 2013
Montalto Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2012
A single vineyard wine coming from red clay loam soils which sit 156 metres above sea level. There is a map on the back label indicating w...
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July 30, 2013
Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 2012
Is this the bargain of the year? I picked up a bottle of this for a mere $18, and wow, talk about bang for buck! It's quite hard ...
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July 29, 2013
Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2011
A friend brought this along to dinner and I couldn't help but to be captivated. Bloody good choice were my words. It certainly doesn...
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July 24, 2013
Montalto Estate Pinot Noir 2012
Get the pen out and throw a big tick beside this drop. Light in appearance, there is plenty of juicy dark cherries bouncing about. There...
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July 24, 2013
Bimbadgen Regions Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012
A front palate focused wine made at Bimbadgen's Hunter Valley winery with the fruit sourced from Orange. Undergrowth and composty ar...
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July 24, 2013
Chapel Hill Mourvedre 2009
I recently went on a farm stay holiday to the Sunshine Coast hinterland. One evening we lined up a barbeque for dinner. Knowing this and a...
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July 19, 2013
Hoddles Creek Estate 1er cru Pinot Blanc 2012
It's not hard to warm to Franco D'Anna, and when chatting to him he spits out, "I let the wine live and let the vineyard dictat...
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July 17, 2013
Yangarra Estate Viognier 2011
Bloody smart wine this and certainly not something I was expecting. Wild fermented, ten months in French oak and not fined. Spring flo...
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July 17, 2013
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Semillon 2008
Bottled in 2008 and released in Feburary 2013, this Semillon is taking shape beautifully. The wine has starting to show some good develo...
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July 15, 2013
Shaw Vineyards Botrytis Semillon 2012
I do enjoy a "sticky" with my preferred style being the concentrated and syrupy type. This example from Shaw doesn't fall in...
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July 12, 2013
Meerea Park XYZ Shiraz 2010
I wasn't all that fussed with this wine. Whilst easy to drink it didn't present anything to captivate me. Deep in colour, the ...
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July 12, 2013
McLeish Estate Reserve Shiraz 2011
If you are in the Hunter Valley, this place deserves to be on your Cellar Door visitation list. Proudly owned and operated by the McLeis...
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July 11, 2013
