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2011 Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay

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Finca Rosal Old Vines Monastrell 2010

Yecla, Murcia, Spain

 

Galli Estate Camelback Chardonnay 2012

Sunbury, Victoria

 

Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay 2011

Southern Margaret River, Western Australia

 

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The Howard Park Miamup chardonnay offers a bolder expression of chardonnay.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 09 18:34:56 EST 2013

2011 Caillard Barossa Valley Mataro

Uncorked 9/4/13

From a cool year, the fascinating '11 has appetising aromas of dried currants, red cherries, pepper and leather.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2010 Mr Mick Shiraz

Huon Hooke - Mr Mick Shiraz, Clare Valley 2010


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This is Tim Adams' budget label, named in honour of his mentor, Mick Knappstein.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:32:29 EST 2013

2012 De Bortoli Reserve Release EZ

Huon Hooke - De Bortoli Reserve Release EZ (Edelzwicker), Yarra Valley 2012


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This mixture of gewurztraminer, riesling and pinot gris is modelled on Alsace edelzwicker, which is a similar kind of blend.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2012 Tar & Roses Heathcote Sangiovese

Huon Hooke - Tar & Roses Sangiovese, Heathcote 2012


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This deep, dark red-purple wine has richness, density and good flavour concentration.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:32:17 EST 2013

2012 Galli Estate Artigiano Pinot Grigio

Uncorked 9/4/13
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Pinot grigio can be ho-hum, but this example from Sunbury sums up the best at a good price.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2010 Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

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Riddoch 2010 has mint, blackcurrant, cedary oak and bitter chocolate aromas.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2011 Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Shiraz

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From historic Chateau Tanunda, this Barossa shiraz has berry, plum, sweet spice and cedary aromas.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2011 Breganze Savardo Pinot Grigio

Huon Hooke - ?Breganze Savardo Pinot Grigio 2011


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This is a light, easy-drinking pinot grigio from Italy's north.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:32:07 EST 2013

2012 Jacob's Creek Riesling

Uncorked 9/4/13
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Older rieslings under this famous label have matured well under screw cap, and the 2012 should follow the pattern.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2010 Grosset Wines Gaia Cabernet Blend

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2010 Gaia blends 85 per cent cabernet sauvignon with 15 per cent cabernet franc into a silky, seamless wine.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2011 McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Chardonnay

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A complex Margaret River chardonnay in a modern style.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 08 16:32:39 EST 2013

2010 Bass Phillip Crown Prince Pinot Noir

Huon Hooke - Bass Phillip Crown Prince Pinot Noir, South Gippsland

A satisfying pinot, with deepish red-purple colour and a complex spicy, earthy, sousbois bouquet with subtle cherry notes.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:31:38 EST 2013

2010 Mitchelton Heathcote Shiraz

Huon Hooke - Mitchelton Heathcote Shiraz 2010


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This is a light, easy-drinking pinot grigio from Italy's north.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:31:56 EST 2013

2012 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling

Huon Hooke - Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling, Great Southern 2012


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The most powerful of Frankland Estate's rieslings is generous with volume, length and penetrating fruit and acidity.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 08 16:31:48 EST 2013

2010 Kate Hill Pinot Noir

Kate Hill Tasmania Pinot Noir

Australia’s pinot scene grows more exciting and varied every day, with Tasmania steadily moving from potential to achievement.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 02 17:30:08 EST 2013

2011 Printhie MCC Chardonnay

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Printhie MCC Shiraz 2011

Printhie Phalaris vineyard, Orange, NSW

 

Printhie MCC Chardonnay 2011

Orange, NSW

 

Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz 2011

Margaret River, Western Australia

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Every now and then, Orange throws up an elegant chardonnay of great purity and beauty.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 02 17:26:08 EST 2013

2012 Brokenwood Hunter Valley Semillon

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Brokenwood Hunter Semillon

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Brokenwood’s new-release semillon draws fruit from its home base in Pokolbin, the adjoining Broke Valley and vineyards further up the Hunter Valley.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 02 17:25:46 EST 2013

2012 Kate Hill Riesling

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Kate Hill Tasmania Riesling

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Kate Hill sources fruit from growers in Tasmania’s Derwent, Coal River and Huon valleys and makes wine in her Huonville winery.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 02 17:25:26 EST 2013

2011 Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz

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Printhie MCC Shiraz 2011

Printhie Phalaris vineyard, Orange, NSW

 

Printhie MCC Chardonnay 2011

Orange, NSW

 

Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz 2011

Margaret River, Western Australia

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Xanadu’s Next of Kin range offers really good, drink-now regional wines at prices well below the premium offerings.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 02 17:25:35 EST 2013