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Friday, 25 September 2015

Heggies Eden Valley Riesling 2015

  09:00    

Lots of life here: spritzy, gorgeously aromatic with tangy lime over some tropical edges. Bath salt energy pervades too. More tangy lime on the palate, crunchy acid that reaches into the far corners of your mouth, as if seeking a place to hide. Not just a line merchant,...

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Thursday, 24 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Monday, 21 September 2015

Oakvale Ablington Chardonnay 2014

  10:00    

Golden, cashew, nougat oak - where's the fruit as Manu might say - a little residual grilled nectarine. Oak, honeyed - citrus acidity - doesn't feel quite so cohesive. A case of Arthur or Martha. Leaves me pondering - will it come together? A questionable: 87 Tasted...

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Sunday, 20 September 2015

Pipers Brook Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

  20:05    

I was unsure whether to add an apostrophe to Pipers or not, the winery seems to omit doing so, so I shall follow suit. The grammatical dilemmas of a blogger (albeit one with a casual grasp of the English language at best). Stunning Chardonnay that only serves to reinforce...

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St Mary's Shiraz 2013

  08:41    

Situated 15 kilometres west of Penola, outside the boundaries of the Coonawarra GI. The Mulligan family has owned the property since the 30s, establishing a vineyard in 1984. The first vintage was in 1990. Curiously smells a little like Mortein on opening, with blackberry,...

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Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Shiraz 2013

  15:30    

Employs the appasimento technique, whereby some of the fruit is dried prior to fermentation, for extra concentration and richness. Additionally the wine sees 35% whole bunch inclusion, adding depth structure. Techniques employed show their hands here: concentrated...

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Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 2014

  10:30    

An approachable Shiraz that will please many, and leave you with plenty of change from a twenty.  Slightly jammy lead-in: compote and vanilla. Has a fair measure of crowd-pleasing appeal. Juicy, medium bodied, generous in a fruit-driven style. Simplicity well executed,...

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Monday, 7 September 2015

Ferngrove Orchid Dragon Shiraz 2012

  14:00    

Black fruit, bramble, hedgerow, a little dried grass. Smooth, medium bodied; sweet spice and sweet red fruit, touches of vanilla led by fine tannin. Long, elegant finish... 92 Tasted on: Wednesday 5th August, a Leaf day Source: Sample Price: $32 Alcohol: 13.5% Closure:...

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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2012

  10:00    

Toasty oak, spice; mulberry, plum and blueberry - a little caramel and vanilla pudding in the mix too. Feels pretty tight, coiled - good medium bodied texture. Fruit is bound up with the oak, pleasant enough, but it needs to throw the shackles and loosen up a little. Works...

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Sunday, 6 September 2015

Pewsey Vale Riesling 2015

  07:13    

Opens with pithy citrus, bath salt and talcum aromatics.  Finger lime and grapefruit acidity abound. Impressive length and drive, yet not linear, has sufficient texture, shape and flow to balance the acid. As a good Riesling should, reels you back in for more. Freshness...

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Saturday, 5 September 2015

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