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Thursday, 27 July 2017

Toolangi Yarra Valley Syrah 2015

  08:30    

Offering something else with each re-appraisal. Variously savoury, meat juices, meets stem. Then, almost in defiance, sweeter edges, a glimpse of almond paste.  Spending 11 months in oak, this is a gloriously medium bodied wine, with subtle red fruit that bobs...

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Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Mitchell Harris Shiraz 2015

  19:01    

Looks a bit like this, except more 2015 So, with 25% whole bunches and 2% Viognier. Has the vibe of a wine at ease with itself, that whole bunch making itself known, presence felt. Viognier an after-thought, present nonetheless. Plummy, hints of purple florals, black/blue...

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Saturday, 8 July 2017

Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2015

  07:47    

A glorious vivid, vibrant visual outer, a stark contrast to its dark, nigh impenetrable, core. At its heart, aromatically, the presence of the inclusion of stems is noted. Together with gamey notes, and cloven spice.  Brisk as it moves through the palate, energetically...

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Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Ballycroft Old Oak Durif

  15:38    

Somewhat raw, almost bloody steak territory, plum and beetroot. Eschews the creosote of higher alc Durif, Winemaker Joe Evans has crafted a fresher take on what is - ordinarily - a higher alcohol variety. That was my original view on the matter, subsequently having...

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Monday, 3 July 2017

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