Yalumba The Guardian Shiraz Viognier 2010

Yalumba The Guardian Shiraz Viognier 2010

  14:45    Stu.

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Initially little sign of the Viognier here - indeed it "should be seen and not heard" as someone once told me. Meaty, a little ferrous, florals start to come through with a little time. Medium bodied, has a juicy, cola-ish feel mixed with delicious berry fruit. Offers...

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Rocland Estate Lot 147 Shiraz 2008

Rocland Estate Lot 147 Shiraz 2008

  12:13    Stu.

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Has the slightly porty, leathery, raisined notes of dried out fruit. There's a fair whack of oak lain over the top. Given a little time, it settles itself - takes on a more subtle bent. Thick, creamy oak, a slightly burnt edge; feels a little hollow in the middle, fleshes out a little with some aniseed, pepper. Again it's rawness on opening settles with time - seems a touch more balanced and altogether...

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Criminal Minds 'Miss Devine' Brut NV

Criminal Minds 'Miss Devine' Brut NV

  12:05    Stu.

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Here we have a happy, bargain, entry-level sparkler that delivers above its pricepoint. Toasty on entry, backed up with some grilled stonefruits, citrus and red berries. Toasty, bready entry; a little mid-palate sweetness is perfectly positioned against a touch of mineral...

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Ferngrove Symbols Sauvignon Semillon 2013

Ferngrove Symbols Sauvignon Semillon 2013

  18:24    Stu.

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Opens a touch sweaty with the presence of aromatic compounds known as 'mercaptans' present (specifically ethanethiol if you wish to get sexy on terminology). Hints of nettle here too - not altogether uncommon in cooler region sauvignon blanc. The palate...

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