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2011 Provenance Golden Plains Chardonnay

Scott Ireland is making some cracking gear at Provenance. Intent, balance and fruit purity mark all of the wines. The regional focus is on Henty, Geelong and Ballarat. The 2011 Golden Plains Chardonnay is fine-boned and floral. The flavours centre around lime … Continue reading

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2010 Eastern Peake Intrinsic Pinot Noir

For them that like their Pinot sweet. Kirsch, macerated black cherry, plums, smoky oak and maybe some blue tinged fruit. Stewed rhubarb and chocolate too. There’s no shortage of flavour if that’s what you want. It’s juicy and powerful but … Continue reading

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2010 Eastern Peake Intrinsic Chardonnay

There are a lot of Chardonnay drinkers out there feeling disenfranchised by the move towards leaner, dare I say it, Chablis-esque interpretations that are having their time in the sun. Me, I’m happy with some body, butter and weight if … Continue reading

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