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2006 Devils Lair Fifth Leg White Blend
This wine from Western Australia and in particular the Margaret River appellation is a blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, and 8% Chardonnay. The wine was fermented in all stainless steel tank and shows a crisp citrus style that is based around the acidic varietal of Sauvignon Blanc. The... (more)
The Power of Diversity
There are few wineries that consistently produce a wide variety of great wines at great prices year in and year out. One of our perennial favorites is the Peter Lehmann Winery. Making wonderful wines in Australia's Barossa Valley, few wineries can offer as many acclaimed wines at such reasonable... (more)
Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($25)
WTF I hear you say - a wine review?
The day job workload makes writing reviews tricky, especially as we’re on deadline for the summer edition now, but sometimes you just have to do what makes you happen.
And while it’s taken me some time to get around to a long-overdue review, doing... (more)
Stylish Margaret River wines at China World, Beijing
28th October 2008
Watson’s Wines of Hong Kong, now thankfully active in the Beijing market, hosted Margaret River producer Clairault for a special lunch at China World’s Aria restaurant with Clairault’s own chef in tow and a specially devised menu.
On tasting at the lunch were... (more)
Castagna Genesis Syrah 2002
Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. Shiraz with a touch of Viognier. Cork. Source: cellar.Today seemed to be the right time to flick through my dust laden copy of The General Theory. Keynes is once again fashionable as Governments slowly rush to stimulate consumption and the media is awash with talk... (more)
2004 Nugan Estate Alcira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is all about Aussie terroir and tasting and smelling the wonderful eucalyptus and minty notes that underline the big cassis laden fruit structure. The color of the wine is a beautiful and hazy dark red and the aromas strike the nose with loads of black fruit, mint, eucalyptus, hints of... (more)
Clonakilla Riesling 2008
Canberra, Australia. Riesling. 12.5%. Screwcap. Approx $A25.My tasting notes are shrinking. . . I started this note with 18 descriptors, but in the end cut and culled leaving only 7. It seems appropriate for a wine with such focus and line, and so much life affirming and enamel stripping acidity.... (more)
Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot noir 2006
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Pinot noir. 14%. Diam. Approx $A65.Correct and varietal nose, but the palate is diffuse and little too hot. A promising start, with stalk and stem, rose petal and strawberry. Broad and slightly sweet with cherry and a thin line of acid and tannin. In time there... (more)
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