Category Archives: Rutherglen

Morris Durif 1997

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Lincoln

I once had a thing for Durif, much like I had a thing for Molly Ringwald. And Joanna Lumley. But these things pass. Originally purchased in 2000 for $19 per bottle. Seems like a lot. Especially considering I’ve had a … Continue reading →

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Campbells “Bobbie Burns” Shiraz 2007

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Lincoln

I was getting beer supplies on the weekend and a couple of wines caught my eye, so I decided to fill the six-pack out. This was one of the ring-ins. A foreboding nose, showing cheap sweet cherry fruits, black earth, … Continue reading →

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Stanton & Killeen Shiraz Durif 2007

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Lincoln

From the most recent cellar club release. A blend of 50% Shiraz and 50% Durif. Matured in a combination of 1 and 2 year old American and French oak for 14 months. The nose displayed blackcurrants, black plums, coffee, mocha, … Continue reading →

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Morris Sparkling Shiraz Durif n/v

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Lincoln

I have had 3 bottles of this wine from a six pack I purchased a few months ago. This was the best bottle so far. Bottle of variation or some improvement with bottle age? I dunno. A festive mousse, red … Continue reading →

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