Category Archives: up to $20

Domaine Lucci Red 2008

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Lincoln

A Rhone styled wine. I am not sure of the composition, but it tastes like it’s Shiraz dominant, with a touch of Grenache and maybe some Mourvedre. Might be something else in there too. All the usual suspects on the … Continue reading →

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Wynns Shiraz 2008

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Lincoln

I’ve had this 3 times in the past week, and it was initially recommended to me by my father-in-law, who brought a bottle over for dinner in exchange for some roast lamb, three vege, fresh bread rolls and a thrashing … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Coonawarra, Notes, Price, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 8 Comments

Spinifex “Lola” 2007

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Lincoln

I don’t drink many whites from the Barossa. This one is a blend of, hold your breath, 50% Semillon, 15% Marsanne, 14% Viognier, 10% Ugni Blanc, 6% Grenache Blanc and 5% Vermentino. Semillon seems to dominate the nose, with lemons … 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 →

Posted in Australia, Notes, Price, Rutherglen, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Australia, Notes, Price, Rutherglen, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 3 Comments

Granrojo Garnacha 2006

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Lincoln

I bought this as a taster a few years ago; time to try it. Plums and spice, minerals and river stones, mixed with a touch of black pepper. A simple palate: raspberries and plums, with a sprinkle of spice and … Continue reading →

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Virginia Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2007

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Lincoln

This is a cleanskin. I wouldn’t normally review one, but I’ve bought heaps of it now, and everyone that tastes it wants a case. Or more. A firm red in colour. Milk coffee, red plums, vanilla pod and a touch … Continue reading →

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Boireann Grenache 2008

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Lincoln

Initially, showed a touch of garrigue, blackberries, dried herbs, black peppercorns and toasted nuts. The palate showed bright berries, cinnamon quill, dried herbs and dried spices, raspberry cordial and red plums. Then it completely changed, and for the next couple … 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 →

Posted in Notes, Price, Rutherglen, Shiraz, Sparkling, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 2 Comments

La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux 2005

Posted on June 25, 2009 by admin

I just found this. Apparently I bought it a couple of years ago from Dan Murphys. I am trying to run down stocks at the moment, so will be dragging out some odd bottles over the next few months. Quite … Continue reading →

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