Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2012
To get the best from this, let it hang out in the decanter for a little while and then watch it work its magic. From a what seemed a tight...
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October 31, 2014
Plantagenet Riesling 2013
If you were to venture outside the traditional Riesling stomping ground of South Australia to try something new, this is a damn good place...
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October 31, 2014
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2013
This is Montalto's entry level Pinot. It's very tasty with some depth, good length, and everything you'd expect from a quali...
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October 31, 2014
Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 2012
Soothing is a word which describes this wine best I reckon. It just smells and tastes good. Winter is done and dusted for another year a...
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October 30, 2014
Plantagenet Juxtapose Syrah 2012
Winemaker Cath Oates has dished up an absolute belter here. As she tells the story, there was something special going on in a particular v...
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October 26, 2014
Soul Growers Single Vineyard Riesling 2014
Think of this as a lemon-a-thon. There's plenty of the stuff to keep you interested, that's for sure. A single vineyard wine wit...
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October 25, 2014
Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is pretty handy juice considering you can find it for as little as six or seven bucks. Plenty of bargain factor for sure. By all me...
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October 24, 2014
Seppelt St Peters Grampians Shiraz 2012
Cool climate Shiraz you sexy minx! Released in exceptional years and grown on schist and granite soils, this Shiraz is matured in oak fo...
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October 22, 2014
Bimbadgen MCA Series Nebbiolo 2013
Tasty booze this. It's varietal and a classic match for a meat board on a lazy afternoon. A quick whiff and the first thing that hit...
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October 21, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 17 October - Top booze worth the $$
Last Friday I had a chat with Ben Davis about the Good Food and Wine Show which hit town. We also discussed some smart very wines. The one...
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October 20, 2014
Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner 2014
Larry Jacobs calls this GRU. I reckon it's more like James Bond, a man for all seasons. This is a wine that is sooo tasty and versatil...
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October 20, 2014
Arcadia Bohemia Chardonnay 2013
Whilst I like the label, there's not too much else I like here to be honest. I've seen this on Vinomofo for sometime and unlike ...
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October 20, 2014
de iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2007
It's hard to believe that this is seven years old! Whilst quite fresh, it's also dirt cheap for a seven year old of very good qual...
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October 16, 2014
d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2010
I must say I was excited when this arrived at the front door, but then again I was a little nervous. Excited simply because of intrigue ...
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October 15, 2014
Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2013
To put it simply, this is a delicious wine and an excellent example of Chardonnay. The highlight for me was the layers of flavour which ...
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October 13, 2014
Karra Yerta Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2008
I bought a heap of these some time ago when the winery was closing its operation and all stock was being thrown out at crazy prices. All s...
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October 11, 2014
Twisted Gum Shiraz 2012
I dig this. A lot! Coming from a small vineyard which is all hands on, thick mulch is distributed under vines, minimal herbicide used an...
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October 11, 2014
Friday Drinks on Radio 4BC 3 October - Granite Belt
I was in the Granite Belt region so it was more than appropriate to give the low down. The vast majority of the wineries are small operato...
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October 10, 2014
Summit Estate Verdelho 2010
Although Verdelho is quite successful on the Granite Belt, interestingly enough it only accounts for about 5% of the entire vintage. Thi...
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October 09, 2014
Raidis Estate Wild Goat Shiraz 2012
Steve Raidis has tamed a wild one, and what a cracker it is! Further more, this is Steve's first go at whipping out a Shiraz. Take a b...
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October 07, 2014
Lindeman's Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2014
A bloody handy bargain for less than a tenner. Fresh, clean and crisp, this certainly over delivers on what you'd expect to get for ...
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October 01, 2014
Ravens Croft Wines Gewurztraminer 2010
The thought of Thai for dinner had me thinking of a Gewurz to match, and this is what I found in the cellar. Not only did I find the bottl...
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September 30, 2014
de iuliis Shiraz 2013
Let this suck on a little H20 and then Robert's your father's brother. Medium bodied, a delicious Hunter Shiraz unfurls featurin...
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September 30, 2014
Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2010
There's so much here to indicate this will be a polished gem in years to come. A Cabernet Shiraz blend (51/49) coming from Barossa (...
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September 29, 2014
Yelland & Papps Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Slow to rise, an injection of air slowly released aromas of black fruits, clove and then an undertow of plums and some florals. The frui...
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September 29, 2014
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Villages Chardonnay 2012
I must admit, a few expletives were thrown out when I took a whiff of this. Knowing the RRP is under $20, there is so much jam packed into...
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September 28, 2014
Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay 2014
Everyone deserves a make over and now the Bin series from Lindeman's has its turn. The label has changed for the first time since 2001...
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September 25, 2014
Tapestry Wines Regional Shiraz 2012
A limited wine list at an Italian restaurant led me to this. Quite big and powerful with red currants, mulberries and plums busting a mo...
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September 25, 2014
Knappstein Enterprise Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The Enterprise vineyard was planted in 1962 in the Clare's north and sits on Terra Rossa soils. Glenn Barry has really shaken up what ...
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September 24, 2014
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
These icon wines from the d'Arenberg 2010 release have really got me excited. Although this took a little time to compose itself and...
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September 24, 2014
