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"For your pleasure
In our present state
Part false part true
Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
All over your shoulder
Gravel hard and looseThere all night lying
With your dark horse hiding
Abhorring such extremes" - Bryan FerryCategories
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2010 Tar & Roses Tempranillo
Alpine Valleys, Heathcote 14.5% Screwcap $24 My interest in Australian Tempranillo really began with Don Lewis and Narelle King’s 2007 interpretation under the Tar & Roses label. At the time I went out on a limb and called it a landmark … Continue reading
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2009 Mayford Chardonnay
Alpine Valleys 14.0% Screwcap $32 Mayford wines have been one of the most exciting discoveries I’ve had the good fortune to come across this year. Campbell Mattinson has already written a very good article on them for subscribers to The … Continue reading
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2008 Mayford Shiraz
Alpine Valleys 14.0% Cork $36.99 Source: Sample Proudly declares its home as Porepunkah on the label. That makes at least two people now ;) So how did I get a sample of this? Well, let’s say the Carlton Football Club had … Continue reading
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