Category Archives: Australia

Teusner Moppa Mataro 2006

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lincoln

Also has “The Astral Series” on the label. I think it was expensive; the bottle certainly weighs a ton, and there is a small colony of marmots living in the punt. An odd nose: ribena and a touch of salty … Continue reading →

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Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lincoln

This is a note that I started a couple of weeks ago. Rich red fruits and an undercurrent of mulch. A lot more vegetative on the palate, cherry liqueur, cassia bark, some acid with a bit of harshness. Tough work. … Continue reading →

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Yering Station Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lincoln

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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Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2010

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Lincoln

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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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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2010 Mayford Tempranillo

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Andrew

How good is this?  Pours bright purple.  Juicy blueberries and ribena fruits, bursting out of the glass.  Touched by some brown spices, and a lick of spicy new oak.  Moderate chewy tannins round out an effusive appealing package.  Cellar if … 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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Miscellany 3: Christmas day 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Andrew

My Christmas Day selections: Ployez Jacquemart Selection Rose: Lovely – just right, and its pinkness was Christmas-appropriate.  And it won over a non champagne crowd with its delicate strawberry and lemon notes. Ployez Jacquemart Brut 2000: Served too warm – … Continue reading →

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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 →

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