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Yalumba Library Tasting Brisbane 2012: A Night at the Museum

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I first read about Yalumba’s famed cellar in an article by Campbell Mattinson; “The mystery room, the locked door, and the Yalumba wine library“. An inspirational piece. You’ll need a subscription to read it but the quote which stuck with … Continue reading →

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2009 De Iuliis Steven Vineyard Shiraz

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Hunter Valley 13.0% Screwcap $40 This wine was sent to me as part of a six pack intended for a “taste and tweet” event organised by Wine Communicators Australia (I am not a member). I’d like to mention a few things … Continue reading →

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What’s Still Missing from the Terroir Equation?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

11/8/09 Well, I’ve made an effort to problematise the notion of terroir once on this blog in a post entitled “A Wine from Nowhere”. Here I wish to raise further questions. And to be honest, it’s not just about terroir. … Continue reading →

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A Wine From Nowhere

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

9/7/09 Terroir. Hmmm. My thoughts on it are violent and change as rapidly as the weather on Stradbroke Island. Personally, I can’t help but think it’s all a continuum, but I think I’m pretty lonely in that thought. Two things … Continue reading →

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