Category Archives: $20 to $50

Domaine Michel Lafarge “L’Exception” Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2005

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lincoln

Madame Bize-Leroy is popping over for lunch tomorrow; she was jabbering in French to me over the phone during the week and hopefully I have understood her correctly, so I went searching for something to share. During the process, I … Continue reading →

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Hentley Farm “The Stray Mongrel” 2010

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Lincoln

A Barossa producer I don’t know much about. This wine is a GSZ. Sounds like a car; a Toyota GSZ? A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Zinfandel, and though I am not sure of the exact relative proportions, I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Barossa Valley, Grenache, Notes, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Jean-Claude Boisset Chambolle-Musigny 2004

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lincoln

Another 2004 Burgundy, and actually my initial impression was that this one wasn’t too bad. Or perhaps I just had low expectations. Some brownness in the colour. On the nose, it’s got green stalk, nettles, dirt and a touch of … Continue reading →

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2009 Jean Marc Burgaud Morgon les Charmes

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Andrew

I bought a lot of 09 Jean Marc Burgaud. Jumped right in, and didn’t regret it. You can do a lot worse for the money, and this wine at $26 is worth your attention. Smells of purple jubes, the blackcurrant pastille … Continue reading →

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Rahona Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Lincoln

A taster. From Red Hill in the Mornington Peninsula. Seems odd to find a 2006 wine available now, but perhaps a right-minded person is keeping wines back until they are ready to drink. Quite big and glossy, some pine needles … Continue reading →

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Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Spatlese 2007

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Andrew

And for my first post… One of the reasons I love riesling so much is for the variety it can show. I love good chardonnay too, and it can show its terroir beautifully, but there’s something special about Riesling.  With … Continue reading →

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Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lincoln

I must admit that Central Otago isn’t normally my cup’o’tea. End of preamble. A good deep red in colour. Nice florals, black cherries and a bit of beetroot, and some spice too. Initial impressions are of a full flavoured palate … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, New Zealand, Notes, Otago, Pinot Noir, Price, Varietal/Style | 1 Comment

Greenstone Vineyard Monastrell 2009

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Lincoln

From the Heathcote region in Australia; not somewhere in Spain as you might expect (as Monastrell is the Spanish name for Mataro or Mourvedre). A savoury nose, a little meaty and a little leathery, and some rose petals too; nothing … Continue reading →

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Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne 2005

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Lincoln

A clear red. Initially a bit volatile on the nose and bland and tannic on the palate. But a hour or so later it had opened up nicely and was very easy drinking. Aromas of cherries and dried meats, nougat … 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 →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Hunter Valley, Notes, Price, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment