Domaine Du Gros Nore Bandol 2007

Domaine Du Gros Nore Bandol 2007

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Appellation rules for Bandol specify a minimum 50% Mourvédre and a maximum of 80%.  This example opts for the full 80%, the balance completed by Grenache (12%), Cinsault (5%) and Carignan 3%).  Unfiltered and unfined, from Mourvédre's beloved Clay soils, looking...

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Head Wines The Contrarian Syrah 2010

Head Wines The Contrarian Syrah 2010

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"Australians all let us rejoice,For we are young and free" Of course this is the opening line of this fine nation's national anthem, but equally it could be the call of the new wave of Barossan winemakers.  Predominantly young, but also free to make the wines they...

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A.Retief The Alias Mataro 2010

A.Retief The Alias Mataro 2010

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Extensive experience in the industry has Alex Retief: trainee winemaker at CSU, winemaker with the Hunter's Andrew Margan, stints in Bordeaux with Chateau Lagarde, vintage with Cheval Blanc; sales rep for Peter Lehmann in Sydney before starting his own boutique distribution...

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