Category Archives: Hunter Valley

Meerea Park “Alexander Munro” Semillon 2004

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Lincoln

A tight nose. Lemons, lanolin and unripe pineapple. A tight palate too. Lemon, slate and minerals. A fine spine of acid, but with pure fruits and a surprising depth of flavour. Outstanding length. Pretty much the same on the second … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Terracotta” Semillon 2004

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Lincoln

A recent release from the cellar door, along with the “Alexander Munro” Semillon 2004, and at the moment the more aromatically pleasing of the two. Though in the long run, the latter might be the better wine. Complex and subtle, … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Alexander Munro” Shiraz 2007

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Lincoln

Another ripper of a wine – I am on an excellent run at the moment. And another good’un from Meerea Park. A vibrant red/purple in colour; inviting, and upon swirling the glass there were aromas of blackberries, red plums, liquorice, … Continue reading →

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Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz 2004

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Lincoln

An interesting nose, showing bright leather, a cherry ping, with some gunsmoke, graphite and a squirt of tomato sauce. The palate is quite acidic, with tomato passato, leather, cherries and a cleansing finish. Average length. Would have scored it higher … Continue reading →

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Lake’s Folly Cabernets 2002

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Lincoln

I had this two weeks ago, and have only just got around to getting the camera out and taking a bottle shot. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 11% Shiraz and 8% Merlot. A clear red in … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Alexander Munro” Shiraz 2005

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Lincoln

I last had this wine a couple of years ago; time to check it out again. Unfortunately I was a little too enthusiastic and have opened two bottles in a week. Both were excellent and the notes similar. Which is … Continue reading →

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Lake’s Folly Chardonnay 2007

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Lincoln

I’ve had the new Cabernets a couple of times; now for the Chardonnay. Typically this wine sells out very quickly, and it is not surprising because it is usually so damn good. This vintage is no different. A sexy and … Continue reading →

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Lake’s Folly Cabernets 2006

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Lincoln

68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot and 7% Shiraz. I wasn’t expecting much given the tough vintage for reds. Quite a contrast to the 2007. Backward, though perhaps it is just a year down the road, more herbal, … Continue reading →

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Lake’s Folly Cabernets 2007

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Lincoln

Fresh off the truck, and I’ve had 2 bottles already. I know nothing about the 2007 vintage in the Hunter, but this doesn’t worry me. A blend 71% Cabernet, 15% Merlot and 14% Petit Verdot. Hmmm, no Shiraz… I think … Continue reading →

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McWilliams Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2001

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Lincoln

A few years ago Campbell at WineFront had a competition to guess the identity of several wines based on a less than clear photo. Fortuitiously, a combination of a keen eye and a knowledge of his wine preferences allowed me … Continue reading →

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