Category Archives: Varietal/Style

2007 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin 1er les Goulots

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Andrew

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Teusner Moppa Mataro 2006

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lincoln

Also has “The Astral Series” on the label. I think it was expensive; the bottle certainly weighs a ton, and there is a small colony of marmots living in the punt. An odd nose: ribena and a touch of salty … Continue reading →

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Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lincoln

This is a note that I started a couple of weeks ago. Rich red fruits and an undercurrent of mulch. A lot more vegetative on the palate, cherry liqueur, cassia bark, some acid with a bit of harshness. Tough work. … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Notes, Pinot Noir, Price, Varietal/Style | 3 Comments

2007 Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey Chambertin Vielles Vignes

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Andrew

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Yering Station Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lincoln

I think I have mentioned this before, but I am not a big Cabernet drinker. So when I opened this bottle I did not expect to be compelled to write a note. Lovely balance on the nose, with currants, soft … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Notes, Price, Varietal/Style, Yarra Valley | 2 Comments

Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2010

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Lincoln

The first of four tasters from the winery, all from the Vineyard collection of wines. And all red. If you’re interested to know, the Miamba vineyard is located at the southern end of the Barossa Valley near the town of … Continue reading →

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Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Lincoln

Well the summer holidays are over and it’s time to get off the wagon. I haven’t written a note for a while, so I think it might take me some time to get back into the swing of things. This … Continue reading →

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2010 Mayford Tempranillo

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Andrew

How good is this?  Pours bright purple.  Juicy blueberries and ribena fruits, bursting out of the glass.  Touched by some brown spices, and a lick of spicy new oak.  Moderate chewy tannins round out an effusive appealing package.  Cellar if … Continue reading →

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Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2008

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lincoln

Picked a bottle of this up this week. Initially a bit weedy, but with time it showed some lovely balance. A touch of animal hide, red cherries, light custard & nutmeg oak, iron filings. A light palate, cherries and a … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park Shiraz 2010

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Lincoln

An entry level wine for Meerea Park, and a blend of 80% Hilltops fruit and 20% Hunter Valley fruit. Good strong red in colour. Bright red cherries, plums, raspberries, clean earth and a touch of spice. Medium weight, just, red … Continue reading →

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