Category Archives: Barossa Valley

Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red 2009

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Lincoln

I had 2008 version of this wine recently, and I think this is a better wine. Still quite sweetly fruited, but nothing green or bitter like that other wine. This one is lush and plump and juicy. Oozing it in … Continue reading →

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Ruggabellus Timaeus 2009

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Lincoln

I have had a tough time wrestling some enjoyment out of a Cabernet based wine (review below), so was expecting a lot from this wine. A blend of 69% Grenache, 16% Mataro and 15% Syrah. Raspberry confection on the nose, … Continue reading →

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Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2007

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lincoln

Second review of this wine. A blend of 69% Shiraz and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% abv. $30 from the cellar door. Previously from a year ago: On the nose, green plastic, nougat, red cherry and currants, a bit of undergrowth. … Continue reading →

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Ruggabellus Fluus 2010

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Lincoln

Enough of the French wines; though I do have an 06 Domaine des Croix on the tasting bench. Perhaps tomorrow. Anyway, the Ruggabellus has a very snappy label, which tells us 1776 bottles were produced of a blend of 58% … Continue reading →

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Turkey Flat “Butchers Block” Red 2008

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lincoln

We had this while watching “The Green Hornet”, which must be one of the worst films we have seen for a while. You know when you say “that’s two hours of my life I want back”. The main character, played … Continue reading →

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3 x Taylors Promised Land 2010

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Lincoln

I have had this trio of 2010 Taylor Promised Land samples on the bench since May – the Shiraz, the Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Merlot – so decided to open them all together, to contrast and compare. And maybe even … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Lincoln

Another big score in the offing with this wine. A spongy cork. Not decanted; just left in the bottle. A strong red colour; not browning, but also not vibrant or sparkly. Lots on the nose: dark cherry, coffee, cassis, liquorice, … Continue reading →

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Peter Lehmann “Stonewell” Shiraz 2005

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Lincoln

Two notes in a week; I am feeling dizzy. This was a one-off spur-of-the-moment just-gotta-fill-the-six-pack buy from Dans in January 2010. Doesn’t seem that long ago. The nose is engaging, salty black olives, chocolate, plums, vanilla and spice. The palate … Continue reading →

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Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2006

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Lincoln

Sealed under cork. 54% Grenache, 34.5% Mataro and 11.5% Shiraz. 14.8% abv. A sweet nose, red liquorice, dried mushroom earthiness and some porty characters. Palate is short and spirity, disappearing like a Fevola in an airport. Some char on the … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Koonunga Hill “Seventy Six” Shiraz Cabernet 2007

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Lincoln

The second release, again with the retro packaging. I don’t know about you, but I like it. And more importantly I also like the stuff on the inside. Left in a decanter for a couple of hours. Jubey fruits, warm … Continue reading →

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