Category Archives: $20 to $50

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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Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2007

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Lincoln

Fresh off the truck, or at least, fresh from the Post Office. Two bottles tried, with very similar results. Oh, I don’t know about the breakdown of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz; it’s not on the back label, but might be … Continue reading →

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Riesling weekend

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Andrew

Here’s what we drank with some tasty home meals of fish on Friday and pork on Saturday. 1993 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spatlese This must have been searing and hard to approach in its youth – unless it has stood still … Continue reading →

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Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2003

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Lincoln

A hot vintage from Priorat. Erk, I am worried. A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A ripe nose, black cherries, raisins, liquorice, minerals and leathery notes. On the palate, a bit uncouth really, raisiny, with … Continue reading →

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Burge Family Winemakers Garnacha 2005

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Lincoln

I’ve been reading Campbell Mattinson’s “Why The French Hate Us”, a potted collection of thoughts and musing on the subject of wine, and one thing I have taken from the book is that I should really take more interest in … Continue reading →

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2010 Thomas Labaille Sancerre’s

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Andrew

I hate Sauvignon Blanc.   I ponder how such a beautiful country as New Zealand can be planted with this toxic weed which produces so much goopy muck.  I will tolerate them when I have to and not for a second … Continue reading →

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Tardieu-Laurent Les Grands Augustins Vin de Pays d’Oc 2003

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Lincoln

Never been a great fan of Rhone wines from these dudes, or Laurent’s Burgundies for that matter. For those that don’t know, I believe Laurent double oaks many of his Burgs, meaning they new oak twice in their maturation. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2009

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Lincoln

A blend of Clare Valley and McLaren Vale fruit. Plum jam, mocha and vanilla. Quite domineering really. On the palate, plums and coconut oak, mint, and tangy raspberry acid. To be honest, almost painfully rich on the palate. Finishes with … Continue reading →

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Château Patache d’Aux Médoc 2005

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Lincoln

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Cru Bourgeois Superieur, fwiw. 1st night, and 375ml: Initially, a very muted nose. More graphite and leaf, custardy oak, red fruits. Tight and dry on the palate. Intermission was … Continue reading →

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Château Mille Roses Haut-Médoc 2005

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Lincoln

My second bottle of 2005 Bordeaux. A deep red in colour. A rich and expansive nose. It can be smelt yards away: graphite, smoke, earth and plums. The palate is rich too, but it’s not all fruit: black plums and … Continue reading →

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