Monthly Archives: February 2012

Yering Station Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

I think I have mentioned this before, but I am not a big Cabernet drinker. So when I opened this bottle I did not expect to be compelled to write a note. Lovely balance on the nose, with currants, soft … Continue reading

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Saturday tasters

Bouchard perrieres 2006 oxidised Vogue borgogne blanc 2004 oxidised Ramonet batard montrachet 2008 Power structure intensity 94 Lignier clos de la roche 2007 Now I get the blocky four square character of the vintage – and this is a good … Continue reading

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Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2010

The first of four tasters from the winery, all from the Vineyard collection of wines. And all red. If you’re interested to know, the Miamba vineyard is located at the southern end of the Barossa Valley near the town of … Continue reading

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Bouchard corton charlemagne 2004

Ok I recall drinking a bottle of the 2000 of this at the mini Arch de Triomphe on the roundabout on a Sunday morning in Orange (France) in 2006. If the cork Gods had Justice theywould work every bottle- This … Continue reading

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Phi Pinot 2010

Talked up – check Show awards- check Damn better track this down – not for any other reason than 2010 Yarra& Mornington tidbits have looked Genuine New World Pinots. I also like the style of Phi- truffley foresty powdery nose … Continue reading

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Brisbane Book Club meeting – 18 February 2012

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Seresin Sun & Moon Pinot 2008

I tried to buy this mailorder two years ago but they refused to ship to Australia . Subsequently I emailed the Australian importer & tried to ship it in a mixed case and he said ‘not interested’. So two years … Continue reading

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Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2010

Well the summer holidays are over and it’s time to get off the wagon. I haven’t written a note for a while, so I think it might take me some time to get back into the swing of things. This … Continue reading

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