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Category Archives: Australian
2011 Kilikanoon Killerma’s Run Shiraz
Dark in color with a mild nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some mild blueberries. On the medium length finish the wine has some nice varietal pepper and spice, along with some tannins. This is … Continue reading
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JIP JIP ROCKS SHIRAZ 2010 mini review
Dark in color with a nose of oak and some black berries coming through. On the mid pallet this wine is overshadowed by loads of alcohol, and some black berries to match the nose. On the finish this wine is … Continue reading
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VINACEOUS RACONTEUR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 mini review
Another one from the Vinexx portfolio tasting. Another of my favs of the night. I will have to grab one to do a more thorough tasting. Dark in color with a mild nose, with some herbaceous notes coming through. On … Continue reading
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2010 Wolf Blass Yellow label Shiraz
Inky dark in color with a nose of blueberry and some sweetness. On the mid pallet the wine displays fruity blueberries to match the nose. Straight out of the bottle it displays some acidity but this passes quickly. The wine … Continue reading
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2010 Duck Shoot Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of those love em or hate em grapes. Top that off with how varied they can be and it’s challenging. Ontario makes some great Pinot Noirs! I digress. Slightly garnet in color with a mild nose. … Continue reading
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2011 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay
Pale in color with a mild varietal California style Chard nose. On the mid pallet the wine displays some varietal chard fruit along with some vanilla backed on the medium length finish with some minerality. The wine has a thicker … Continue reading
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SMALL GULLY MR BLACK’S LITTLE BOOK SHIRAZ 2008
Dark in color with a lovely nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet this wine is fruit forward shiraz with lovely black berries to match the nose. The finish is on the lighter side of medium with moderate tannins. … Continue reading
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2010 Pyrenees Ridge Red Shiraz mini review
Inky dark in color with a rose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some lovely rich black berries. A nice fruit forward flavor. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm acidity. I would … Continue reading
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1999 Filsell Shiraz
A little while ago the Society for American wines did a tasting comparing well aged Shiraz to a Syrah. It was amazing how as they aged the Shiraz lost some of the pepper, and spicy finish and moved a lot … Continue reading
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SMALL GULLY THE FORMULA ROBERT’S SHIRAZ 2007
I tasted this one at the Toronto Food and wine show. Dark in color with nose of dark berries and some oak. On the mid pallet this is a deep rich fruit forward shiraz with lovely blue berries coming through … Continue reading
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2010 Rosemount Shiraz
Inky dark in color with a big dark berry nose that jumps out at you the minute the cork is popped. On the mid pallet the wine displays big dark berries with loads of fruit coming through. On the medium … Continue reading
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2008 GRANT BURGE Miamba Shiraz
Another one from the Trialto Grant Burge tasting evening. Inky dark in color with lots of traditional black berries on the nose. On the mid pallet there lots of black berries. This is a boisterous, meaty shiraz. Wimps need to … Continue reading
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Peter Lehman Clancy’s Red mini review
Another one I tasted this one at the Toronto Wine and Spirits festival. Inky dark in color with black berries coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet this wine is dominated by deep rich black berries to match … Continue reading
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ST HALLETT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004
I’ve had this one in the cellar since 2006. The write up I had said drink until 2012. Dark in color with a with a nose of red berries and some wood. On the mid pallet the wine has some … Continue reading
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2006 NUGAN ESTATE MCLAREN PARISH VINEYARD SHIRAZ
I’ve had this one in the cellar since 2008. Dark in color with a lovely nose of black berries. On the mid pallet the wine matches the nose with beautiful black berries coming through. Very classic Aussie shiraz. On the … Continue reading
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2003 BALGOWNIE ESTATE SHIRAZ
I’ve had this one in my cellar since March 2007 and have pulled a few out earlier and been impressed with how well it is aging. When young it required a good hours worth of breathing to take away some … Continue reading
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2009 PETER LEHMANN BAROSSA SHIRAZ
Another one I tasted this one at the Toronto Wine and Spirits festival. Inky dark in color with lovely rich black berries coming through on the nose. This one has a lovely nose to it. Particularly nice! On the mid … Continue reading
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2001 Lodge Hill Shiraz
I’ve had this one in the cellar August 2004. The write I had said drink now through 2012. Proper record keeping and cellar management are key to not missing the wine before it’s peak! If you need help with your … Continue reading
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2011 LINDEMAN’S BIN 85 PINOT GRIGIO
This wine is pale in color, mild on the nose. On the mid pallet this wine is crisp, smooth with some mild citrus flavors. The wine is on the lighter side of medium on the finish. This is a very … Continue reading
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2010 WOLF BLASS YELLOW LABEL SHIRAZ
Inky dark in color with a nose of black berries. On the mid pallet this wine is dominated by blueberry pie flavors. It’s slightly sweet but not over the top. On the finish this wine has some pepper and spice … Continue reading
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2009 Willowglen shiraz
Another one from Quinn’s Steakhouse extensive by the glass menu. Dark in color with a nose of black berries. On the mid pallet are some lovely fruit forward blueberry flavors. On the finish the wine has some lovely spiceyness when … Continue reading
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2010 Stoneleigh Pinot Noir mini review
Another one from the Gourmet Food and wine show. It’s ruby in color, with a rustic nose. On the mid pallet this wine is a lovely varietal pinot with some strawberry, some rustic notes. It’s on the lighter side of … Continue reading
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2009 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz
Dark in color with a nose of black berries and a bit of an earthy tone coming through. Maybe even some oak. On the mid pallet this wine has some deep rich black berry flavors to match the nose. It’s … Continue reading
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SMALL GULLY THE FORMULA ROBERT’S SHIRAZ 2006
Inky dark in color with a nose of blueberries. On the mid pallet the flavor matches the nose with bright vibrant fruit jumping up at you. I get a mouth full of blueberry, almost jam like. It’s sweet but not … Continue reading
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2009 Yellow Label Sauv Blanc
Pale in color with a mild nose of citrus. On the mid pallet this wine is a light sauv blanc dominated by citrus and some acidity. The finish is on the milder side with not a lot going on or … Continue reading
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