Author Archives: Lincoln

Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Lincoln

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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Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2008

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lincoln

Picked a bottle of this up this week. Initially a bit weedy, but with time it showed some lovely balance. A touch of animal hide, red cherries, light custard & nutmeg oak, iron filings. A light palate, cherries and a … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park Shiraz 2010

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Lincoln

An entry level wine for Meerea Park, and a blend of 80% Hilltops fruit and 20% Hunter Valley fruit. Good strong red in colour. Bright red cherries, plums, raspberries, clean earth and a touch of spice. Medium weight, just, red … Continue reading →

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Hentley Farm Dirty Bliss Grenache Shiraz 2009

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Lincoln

A short note on this one. A pleasant nose, cherried fruits and spice, but the palate, despite having dark cherry fruits with plums and some lovely spices, is too hot, with the alcohol slicing through the palate and wrecking the … Continue reading →

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Cavallotto Barbera d’Alba Bricco Boschis Vigna del Cuculo 2004

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Lincoln

This has been sitting in the cellar for a few years. And since I have high humidity it was covered with all sorts of growths. God knows what they are. A bit of stink, which ebbed with time. Earthy cherries … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Lincoln
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Hentley Farm Shiraz 2010

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Lincoln

Had a glass of this last night with some brie, and it was then into the fridge. Today it is out on the stage again, and I cannot believe I’m saying this, but this one is a real glass stainer. … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Barossa Valley, Notes, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | 1 Comment

Mike Press Shiraz 2010

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lincoln

I am slow off the mark. These wines (Mike Press) have been around for a while, and well regarded for their value-for-money. And though all this praise generally makes me suspicious, the reputation is deserved. A single vineyard wine from … Continue reading →

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Galah Wine Shiraz 2000

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lincoln

My support of the smaller wineries continues. Fresh off the truck from Stephen George at Ashton Hills. Delivered yesterday and opened within 6 hours. I hope I haven’t been premature. Incidentally, a museum release; a mixed dozen of 2000-2002 Shiraz … Continue reading →

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Climbing Pinot Gris 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Lincoln

Nice aromatics: lemon and pear, apple, some stonefruit characters without any overripeness, maybe a touch of passionfruit too. Palate is lean and clean, hard pears and apples, some spice, texturally pleasing, with some crisp acidicity and good length. A bit … Continue reading →

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