Archive for 'Australia' Category

Taltarni NV Sparkling Brut Tache - Champagne & Sparkling

Jul 11th, 2011 by admin | 0

Non-Vintage by Taltarni from Australia. Tache is a French word meaning ’stained’, referring to the pale salmon colour of this enticing sparkling wine. The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes are estate grown at Taltarni and Clover Hill, Tasmania. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are picked by hand and Chardonnay at night to [...]

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Grant Burge 2002 Holy Trinity GSM - Rhone Blends Red Wine

Jul 8th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Grant Burge from Barossa Valley, Australia. The Holy Trinity is modeled on the Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre, which is ideal for the climate and winemaking techniques of the Barossa Valley. Grant Burge reveres the outstanding quality this wine style produces in the Barossa and believes this blend has [...]

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Clarendon Hills 2004 Kangarilla Grenache - Red Wine

Jul 6th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Clarendon Hills from McLaren Vale, Australia. Planted on quite sandy soil with a flatter gradient, the wine is early to ripen and always shows its characteristic raspberry/plum, blackberry fruits intertwined with mint and other herbs. A very voluptuous wine which is always a real crowd pleaser.
 

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Angoves 2007 Nine Vines Rose - Ros? Wine

Jul 1st, 2011 by admin | 0

Ros? Wine by Angoves from South Australia, Australia. This wine has raspberry and strawberry aromas on the nose. On the palate, zesty fruit flavors of red currant and raspberry from the Grenache combine with spicy cherry of the Shiraz to produce a crisp, refreshing wine with a long, full finish.
 

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Trevor Jones 2005 Virgin Chardonnay - White Wine

Jun 29th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trevor Jones from Australia. This wine continues a philosophy of crafting a pure Virgin Chardonnay from free run juice that exhibits great depth of herbaceous fruit flavours without oak maturation. The delicate characteristics of peach, melon and passionfruit, combined with subtle complexity gives this wine its renowned pedigree. With a full-bodied [...]

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Mitolo 2006 Jester Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Jun 15th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Mitolo from McLaren Vale, Australia. An animated and bright nose showing flashes of black pepper and stone fruits. Rich and full bodied on the palate with flavours of blackcurrant, anise and mixed spice. The palate is multilayered and finishes with supple tannin.
 

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Penfolds 2005 Koonunga Hills Chardonnay - White Wine

Jun 11th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Penfolds from Australia. Color: Pale straw with a light green hue Nose: Notes of lemon curd, almond meal and honeydew melon complement well integrated spicy oak nuances. Palate: The palate is fresh and lively balancing a creamy mouthfeel with lovely lemon-lime acidity. Melon, kumquat, white peach [...]

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d’Arenberg 2005 Dead Arm Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Jun 5th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by d’Arenberg from McLaren Vale, Australia. Dead Arm is a vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata that randomly affects vineyards all over the world. Often vines affected are severely pruned or replanted. d’Arenberg believes that this is a natural part of vineyard life. One half, or arm of the vine [...]

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Marquis Philips 2006 Sarah’s Blend - Red Wine

May 31st, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Marquis Philips from Australia. This is a beautiful integration of the three varieties. It’s a joy to experience and taste the earthy spicy Merlot characters, the leafy berry fruits and firm structure from the Cabernet, and the chocolate and plum Shiraz flavors to finish. This harmony gives you a wine that [...]

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Yalumba 2006 Y Series Sangiovese Rose - Ros? Wine

May 29th, 2011 by admin | 0

Ros? Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. With a fine ruby color, Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rose has exotic aromas of raspberries, strawberries and cream with notes of lilac and violets, all with a minerally edge. A succulent mouth feel is enhanced by flavors of strawberry, rhubarb and cinnamon. It opens to a [...]

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