Category Archives: up to $20

Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Lincoln

I am slowly finishing off all my Tahbilks. Very slowly. I think I like the idea of them more than the actual drinking. You know, the old skool label, the tradition, low-ish alcohol levels, no fancy oak treatments, no silly … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nagambie Lakes, Notes, Price, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 4 Comments

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Lincoln

I don’t drink a lot of white wines, but when I saw some positive reviews of this wine I asked for a sample bottle. From the Awatere Valley in Marlborough, and a winner of a Blue-Gold Award at the Sydney … Continue reading →

Posted in Marlborough, New Zealand, Notes, Price, Sauvignon Blanc, up to $20, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment

Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2008

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Lincoln

I had this wine on the weekend. I have been otherwise drinking all the old Rhones from the cellar. This would not be mistaken as a wine from this region; it has Penfolds written all over it. A blend of … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2007

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Lincoln

It’s that time of the year again, the time when Penfolds release their “Bin” range of wines. I have read that this is probably the pick of the new red wines, so I bought myself a bottle. I also bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Adelaide, Australia, Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale, Notes, Price, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 2 Comments

Yalumba The Scribbler Cabernet Shiraz 2008

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Lincoln

I think this has been out for a while. From the Yalumba website, this wine was apparently matured for 12 months in 18% new oak barrels, with the mix of oak being 59% American, 35% French and 6% Hungarian. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Notes, Price, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 2 Comments

Masi Valpolicella Classico Bonacosta 2007

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Lincoln

We went down the road for pizza the other night because it was my birthday, and when I saw this I thought it would go well with the meal. Unfortunately I wasn’t sure of the normal RRP, and ended up … Continue reading →

Posted in Corvina, Italy, Notes, Price, up to $20, Varietal/Style, Veneto | 2 Comments

Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2008

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Lincoln

I popped into The Wine Emporium on Friday last week and only walked out with 2 bottles of wine that cost $40 in total. Normally trips to this store are alot more expensive, so I consider myself lucky. This wine … Continue reading →

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Primo Estate “Il Briccone” Shiraz Sangiovese 2008

Posted on January 5, 2010 by admin

A blend of 85% Shiraz and 15% Sangiovese. Consumed over 3 days and was one of those wines that got better and softened with time. In fact, I found it almost painful to drink on the first night, so most … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, McLaren Vale, Notes, Price, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment

lo Zoccolaio Dolcetto d’Alba 2007

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Lincoln

I bought another bottle of the Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 because of the mixed reviews and I thought I should try it again. Anyhoo, I like getting the six bottle discount so this guy hitched a ride home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dolcetto, Italy, Notes, Piedmont, Price, up to $20, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment

Wickhams Road Pinot Noir 2008

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Lincoln

I’ve had a couple of bottles of this now. A delicate nose, lightly spiced, with cherry fruits, a touch of strawberry and some wood spices. The palate is delicate too, red fruits and rose petals, a touch milky and sappy … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Notes, Pinot Noir, Price, up to $20, Varietal/Style, Yarra Valley | Leave a comment