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2012 Shadowfax Minnow

Uncorked bottle shots for April 16 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.? Shadowfax Minnow. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

This carignan-grenache-cinsault-mataro blend echoes similar reds from the south of France.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2011 Pieropan Soave

Pieropan wine. 17th April 2013

My bottle was slightly reductive, with creamy lees notes coming through, while the fruit character is quite straightforward.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:37:00 EST 2013

2011 Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz

Uncorked bottle shots for April 23 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell. ?Shingleback Haycutters Shiraz NV. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

The cool 2011 vintage bred a more refined McLaren Vale shiraz.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2009 Chaffey Bros. "The Super Barossa" Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Uncorked bottle shots for April 23 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell. ?Chaffey Brothers, The Super Barossa. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

A traditional Barossa red blend that shows restraint and balance.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2007 Brokenwood Maxwell Vineyard Semillon

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Lemon and mandarin aromas have suggestions of almond biscotti and lanolin.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2012 Ryder Sauvignon Blanc

Uncorked 23/4/13 Uncorked bottle shots for April 23 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell.  Ryder Sauvignon Blanc. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell..

A Clare Valley sauvignon blanc with a distinct Kiwi accent with aromas of tropical fruit salad and cut grass.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2012 Leo Buring Clare Valley Dry Riesling

Leo Buring Clare Valley Riesling for Uncorked April 23 column by Ralp Kyte-Powell. Image supplied by Ralp Kyte-Powell

One of Australia's most historic riesling labels has had a revamp but wine quality remains excellent.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2010 Picante Espana Gran Meseta Tempranillo Shiraz

Uncorked bottle shots for April 23 column by Ralph Kyte-Powell. ?Picante Grande Meseta Red. Image supplied by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

From Don Quixote country in central Spain, this bargain-priced red puts some other Spanish imports to shame in value terms.

Drink | Ralph Kyte-Powell | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2010 Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon

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Katnook Estate sold this brand - which once won it a Jimmy Watson Trophy - to Woolworths Liquor, which then used Katnook's grapes to make a wine in its own winery.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:37:37 EST 2013

2010 Wine by Brad Cabernet Merlot

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A remarkably well-priced and very accessible cab-merlot from the region that specialises in the style.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:37:09 EST 2013

2012 Tahbilk Viognier

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The aromas are typical viognier, with elements of spiced honey, but it's not over the top or heavy.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:37:18 EST 2013

2012 Logan Apple Tree Flat Rose

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The colour is attractively light salmon-pink with a tinge of purple.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:37:28 EST 2013

2011 Geyerhof Hoher Rain Gruner Veltliner

Geyerhof wine. 17th April 2013

A terrific food wine, with a rich but elegant, driving palate and an emphatic and very long finish.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:37:46 EST 2013

2009 La Croix de l'Ermite Crozes-Hermitage Les Chassis

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A deliciously complex, elegant Rhone syrah at an affordable price.

Drink | Huon Hooke | Mon Apr 22 17:36:49 EST 2013

2012 Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay

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This new release expresses the upfront fruit flavour of the excellent 2012 vintage.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:54:20 EST 2013

2010 Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir

Shanahan wine reviews for 17 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews April 17 13 Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Toolangi Vineyard, Dixon?s Creek, Yarra Valley, Victoria Turkey Flat Butcher?s Block Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2012 Turkey Flat vineyard, Barossa Valley, South Australia Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2012 Predominantly M3 vineyard, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2010 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2011 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Blackjack Major?s Line Shiraz 2010 Norris Vineyard, Faraday, Bendigo, Victori Toolangi 2010 Estate Pinot Noir.jpg

The wine is limpid, highly perfumed and over several days on the tasting bench became increasingly lovely to drink.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:53:31 EST 2013

2012 Turkey Flat Butchers Block Marsanne Roussanne Viognier

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This is exactly the sort of white Barossa makers ought to specialise in.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:53:21 EST 2013

2010 Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir

Shanahan wine reviews for 17 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews April 17 13 Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Toolangi Vineyard, Dixon?s Creek, Yarra Valley, Victoria Turkey Flat Butcher?s Block Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2012 Turkey Flat vineyard, Barossa Valley, South Australia Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2012 Predominantly M3 vineyard, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2010 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2011 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Blackjack Major?s Line Shiraz 2010 Norris Vineyard, Faraday, Bendigo, Victori Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir.jpg

This pale-coloured pinot noir impresses for its purity of plummy varietal character, smooth, fine, texture and complex savoury notes.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:53:04 EST 2013

2010 Blackjack Major’s Line Shiraz

Shanahan wine reviews for 17 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews April 17 13 Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Toolangi Vineyard, Dixon?s Creek, Yarra Valley, Victoria Turkey Flat Butcher?s Block Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2012 Turkey Flat vineyard, Barossa Valley, South Australia Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2012 Predominantly M3 vineyard, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2010 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2011 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Blackjack Major?s Line Shiraz 2010 Norris Vineyard, Faraday, Bendigo, Victori Blackjack Majors Lane Shiraz.jpg

Major’s Line reveals the savouriness and medium body of Bendigo shiraz in a good vintage.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:52:46 EST 2013

2011 Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay

Shanahan wine reviews for 17 April 2013 Chris Shanahan wine reviews April 17 13 Toolangi Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Toolangi Vineyard, Dixon?s Creek, Yarra Valley, Victoria Turkey Flat Butcher?s Block Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2012 Turkey Flat vineyard, Barossa Valley, South Australia Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2012 Predominantly M3 vineyard, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2010 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2011 Borthwick family vineyard, Wairarapa, New Zealand Blackjack Major?s Line Shiraz 2010 Norris Vineyard, Faraday, Bendigo, Victori Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay.jpg

Paddy Borthwick’s chardonnay rests on nectarine and citrus-like varietal character, layered subtly with the flavours and textures derived from barrel fermentation and maturation.

Drink | Chris Shanahan | Tue Apr 16 17:52:55 EST 2013