Category Archives: $50 to $100

Devil’s Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Lincoln

En magnum. And I have to say that I have too many magnums. It was a fetish for a number of years, until I realised that opportunities to drink them are few and far between. But last weekend we hosted … Continue reading →

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Maison Dujac Fils et Père Gevrey-Chambertin 2006

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Lincoln

The Burghound note for this wine was not terribly useful, as apparently the wine was suffering ‘strong reduction’ (noted in a January 2008 tasting). I am not sure how Allen makes judgements under these conditions, but I suppose he’s tasted … Continue reading →

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Bouchard Père et fils Volnay “Caillerets” Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er cru 2005

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lincoln

The picture is a normal bottle, but the wine tried was actually a little ‘un: only 375ml, which is sometimes just the right amount. Moderation is my new motto. A terrific nose: rich fruits with minerals, undergrowth, blackberries, black cherries … Continue reading →

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Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot” 1er cru 2002

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Lincoln

A surprise packet from the cellar. Attractively musky red fruits, cranberries and cherries, quite glossy and sexy, wood spices with sweet spices too. Each swirl enlivens the nose – very nice. The palate showed some maturity, but it still had … 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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Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Lincoln

Universally praised, and I can see why. Top quality fruit matched with top quality oak, combined to display harmony and balance. Opened on Saturday night and finished last (Monday) night, showing poise and power at all times. Dark fruits, cedar, … Continue reading →

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Château Clerc Milon 2006

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Lincoln

Consumed over two nights. Looked a bit tight on the first night so I put half the bottle away for the next night. Graphite and coffee grounds on the nose, with some red currant fruit. The palate is not plush, … Continue reading →

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Peter Lehmann “Stonewell” Shiraz 2005

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Lincoln

Two notes in a week; I am feeling dizzy. This was a one-off spur-of-the-moment just-gotta-fill-the-six-pack buy from Dans in January 2010. Doesn’t seem that long ago. The nose is engaging, salty black olives, chocolate, plums, vanilla and spice. The palate … Continue reading →

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Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Lincoln

I used to like this type of gear. But either it’s changed, or I have. Or both. I think I am tending toward a wine with less stuffing, and with more recent Rhones seemingly turning the volume up to 11, … Continue reading →

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Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2004

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Lincoln

A lazy Sunday lunch with ciabatta, cured meats, cheeses, olives, artichokes, tomato, avocado and Primo Estate olive oil. First bottle from a purchase three years ago. 13% abv, but seemed a bit stronger. Sealed under cork. Some browning but only … Continue reading →

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