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A few wines at e’cco with Eurocentric Wines

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

We started a little early at the bar, and enjoyed a couple of wines generously provided by a third party. First was the Domaine d’Auvenay Lalou Bize-Leroy Meursault “Les Narvaux” 1er cru 2003, which showed quite a ripe nose, but … Continue reading →

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Ployez Jacquemart Cuvee Liesse d’Harbonville 1996

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

When the cork is popped on a bottle of Champagne in my household, I usually have a glass or two and then move on. Not so yesterday; I stayed in there, elbows at the ready, and made sure I got … Continue reading →

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Crittenden Estate Los Hermanos Homenaje a Cataluña 2009

Posted on October 27, 2010 by admin

From the Crittenden Estate website: Fruit for this Catalonian blend (47% Tempranillo, 35% Mataro, 18% Garnacha) was sourced entirely from two independent, cool climate wine regions within Victoria. The Tempranillo was grown at the acclaimed Symphonia vineyard near the town … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Grenache, King Valley, Mourvedre, Notes, Price, Tempranillo, Varietal/Style | 2 Comments

Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago Tempranillo 2004

Posted on September 23, 2010 by admin

I will prefix any comments by the statement that this was one of those “is it corked? isn’t it corked?” types of bottles; one moment I was convinced it was, and then a minute later and a swirl of the … Continue reading →

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Red Hill Estate Shiraz 2007

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin

My sister was down from the Sunshine Coast this weekend for the Bridge to Brisbane 10k run, so her husband brought this to have with last night’s meal. A lifted nose, blackberries and warm spices, cloves, dusty oak and black … Continue reading →

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Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Posted on August 26, 2010 by admin

One of the three single vineyard wines offered by this Mornington Peninsula producer. A lovely nose. Cherries, spice, minerals, lightly stewed rhubarb and just a whiff of the camp fire. A similarly impressive palate, fruit driven with a touch of … Continue reading →

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Château de Saint Cosme “Valbelle” Gigondas 2003

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

Raisins, plums, olives, black pepper and warm spice lead through to sweet fruits, raspberries and light plums, blackberries and liquorice, sweet spices and some minerals, with a almost syrupy character. Some warmth on the finish, but its cuddly rather than … Continue reading →

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Bindi Composition Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on August 15, 2010 by admin

I went to The Wine Emporium yesterday to collect some Barolo, as well as the new Crittenden Spanish offerings, and a bottle of this wine. I have enjoyed Bindi wines in the past, and this was also very enjoyable. Pleasantly … Continue reading →

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Some Young Punks Double Love Trouble 2008

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

I am not sure of the blend for this wine because the back label says it is 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet, whereas the website says it is 70% Adelaide Hills Tempranillo and 30% Clare Valley Shiraz. On tasting I … Continue reading →

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Primo Estate “Il Briccone” Shiraz Sangiovese 2008

Posted on January 5, 2010 by admin

A blend of 85% Shiraz and 15% Sangiovese. Consumed over 3 days and was one of those wines that got better and softened with time. In fact, I found it almost painful to drink on the first night, so most … Continue reading →

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