Yangarra PF Shiraz 2013

Yangarra PF Shiraz 2013

  08:00    Stu.

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This is a wine that will appeal to many, either on the basis of a natural-ish approach to production, the cost-conscious for it delivers very well at its price, or those who just appreciate a bloody good wine for what it offers. Black fruits primarily (damson/mulberry...

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Battle of Bosworth Puritan Shiraz 2013

Battle of Bosworth Puritan Shiraz 2013

  07:43    Stu.

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Purely by chance I opened, tasted - then proceeded to fairly rapidly consume - two McLaren Vale Shiraz. Both, it could be argued, fall into a 'less is more' camp, pretty minimal handling and sheer enjoyment out of the glass. This example from Battle of Bosworth duo...

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The Road to Mornington

The Road to Mornington

  06:53    Stu.

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Over the period 10-13th January  I'm hitting the road for a journey to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. No junket - let's get that out of the way before any judgement around probity is passed - it's a great opportunity for me to explore a fascinating region.  Fascinating for it produces some excellent wines from two grape varieties - Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - that themselves possess...

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