Category Archives: Hunter Valley

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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1998 Briar Ridge Stockhausen Shiraz

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Andrew

This is reaching way back into my youth, when Hunter Shiraz was the done thing.  I thought these bottles were all gone, having peaked and tired a long time ago.  Well well, this bottle is just fine thanks.  Clear coloured, … Continue reading →

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De Iuliis LDR Shiraz 2010

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Lincoln

Ooh er I like this one. Not finding enough time for reviews, but at least this one didn’t get consigned to Odds & Ends. Floral and earthy, dry spices, pepper, a little dusty too. Red fruited, cherries, a touch of … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Terracotta” Semillon 2006

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Lincoln

Not a warm day in Brisbane yesterday, but I really felt like a Semillon. This wine was made with fruit from the ‘Braemore’ vineyard, which is situated on a sand flat along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. Dry grown vines that … Continue reading →

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Lake’s Folly Dry Red 2002

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Lincoln

Previously, in July 2009 (with some gumph removed): A clear red in colour, with quite a rustic nose, new leather, red cherries, dirty fruits and a touch of volatility. The palate is lightly bodied and a bit stinky, with cherries, … Continue reading →

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Tyrrell’s Stevens Vineyard Shiraz 2009

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Lincoln

A single vineyard wine from the Old Hillside Vineyard in Pokolbin. Matured in French oak for fifteen months with 30% in 225L barriques and 70% in newer 2700L casks. Bright cherries and raspberries on the nose, with spice and a … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Alexander Munro” Shiraz 2009

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Lincoln

This wine is one of my year-in year-out favourites, and it continues to impress. Made with fruit from the “Ivanhoe” vineyard in Pokolbin. Average vine age is 40 years. Crushed with 30% stems retained and matured in French oak barriques … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Terracotta” Shiraz 2007

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Lincoln

A Hunter Shiraz co-fermented with 3% Viognier in 2 tonne open vats. Matured in 70% 1 year-old and 30% new French oak barriques 19 months. Quite a lifted and bright nose: briary fruits, vanilla, almost honeycomb, liquorice, and with time, … Continue reading →

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Lakes Folly Cabernets 2007

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Lincoln

2007 was a good year in the Hunter for reds. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 14% Petit Verdot. Opened for 4 hours before tasting. Colour-wise, a black core with red edges. Smell-wise, black fruits, cola, cedar, … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park XYZ Chardonnay 2009

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Lincoln

No picture for this wine; it can be a pain in the arse to find bottle shots, then edit and upload them. Anyways, this wine was bottled October-ish last year, and though I did wait a couple of months for … Continue reading →

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