Teusner The Dog Strangler 2010

Teusner The Dog Strangler 2010

  19:56    Stu.

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This is my first experience of the Dog Strangler - for those unaware "Estrangle Chien" is a French synonym for what we in Australia commonly refer to as Mataro - for, being a stubborn principled sort, I refuse to shop in certain national multiples, preferring to frequent...

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Spinifex Rose 2010

Spinifex Rose 2010

  21:08    Stu.

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A blend of Mataro, Cinsault, Grenache and Shiraz (45/25/23/7%) and a glorious pale pink.  There are certain things that you eat or drink that have the ability to transport you.  This, despite hailing from the Barossa takes me to a hillside villa in Provence,...

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La Pleiade Heathcote Shiraz 2007

La Pleiade Heathcote Shiraz 2007

  20:51    Stu.

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The Pleiades, or Seven Sisters is among the nearest star clusters to Earth and is that most obvious to the naked eye in the sky.  You might also notice it as the logo of Japanese vehicle manufacturer Subaru. In this case it is a collaborative winemaking effort between...

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Ballandean Estate Family Reserve Chardonnay 2008

Ballandean Estate Family Reserve Chardonnay 2008

  20:31    Stu.

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Barrel fermented for 12 months, evident on the nose.  Further, stonefruit and a hint of grapefruit.  The plate shows some nutty/ nougat notes, a touch of mineral; malo is evident with the hallmark smooth creaminess. Some acid was quite evident on first opening, but it seemed to settle into a groove. Whilst the finish came up a little short, some toasty oak character did hang a little...

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De Bortoli Estate Grown Yarra Valley Syrah 2008

De Bortoli Estate Grown Yarra Valley Syrah 2008

  20:18    Stu.

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Clear funk; old barrel ferment and some whole bunch aroma present themselves initially, with some berry fruit and cherry skulking in the background like some naughty children. The palate: complex.  Some bitter, chewy, savoury twigginess through the middle. ...

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Joh Jos Prüm Riesling Kabinett 2008

Joh Jos Prüm Riesling Kabinett 2008

  10:58    Stu.

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The wines of Joh Jos Prüm (or JJ Prüm as they are often referred) are renowned for having a bit of sulphurous stink action going on.  Not so this beauty, a pretty little thing offering up floral aromas: apple blossom and honeysuckle. Entry shows an...

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Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2004

Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2004

  11:37    Stu.

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Beautiful green tinged, golden straw colour. Faint lime cordial aroma with lifted floral aromatics. Entry shows little in the way of either development or any primary characteristics; yet the finish still shows a good punch of acid and some steely minerality as...

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Domaine Patrick Javillier Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2006

Domaine Patrick Javillier Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2006

  13:34    Stu.

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Wow! I think that's what I tweeted when I shared this wine with friends on my recent European trip. One other purchase made when in the UK was a copy of Jasper Morris MW's 'Inside Burgundy'.  A weighty tome, it imparts Jasper's 30 odd years of accumulated knowledge...

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UK Wines - Part 2

UK Wines - Part 2

  05:43    Stu.

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Second round up of some wines shared/ tasted on a recent trip to the UK.  The wines I bought personally definitely showed an Old World leaning, just reflecting what I have been tasting recently and that I am able to buy good old world wines for much cheaper than I can in Australia. Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2003 10.5% £26.95 Delicate aromas of lemon and lightly buttered toast...

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