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"For your pleasure
In our present state
Part false part true
Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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Gravel hard and looseThere all night lying
With your dark horse hiding
Abhorring such extremes" - Bryan FerryCategories
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2011 Dandelion Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling
Sourced from a 98 year old vineyard in the Eden Valley. No shenanigans from Elena Brooks when it comes to the winemaking either. Go long on this, it’s not giving away much just yet. Chalk, slate, lime and lemon. Stern stuff. … Continue reading
2011 Henschke Julius Riesling
I first tasted this at the Brisbane Fine Wine Partners ‘Feast’ event in August and I was quite taken with it. Last week I spent a few hours looking at it again. There’s no doubt it’s a quality wine but … Continue reading
2010 Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier
The excellent 2009 Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier was made in relatively small quantities and, unfortunately, was a touch difficult to spy at retail level. This year’s version is already widely available and whilst it’s a good wine, it doesn’t manage to scale … Continue reading
2011 Pewsey Vale Riesling
Well, it’s time to crank things up again after a two month hiatus. I think I’ll start with a wine that is easy to review…and, indeed, recommend. Another sterling rendition of High Eden Riesling from the renowned Pewsey Vale vineyard, … Continue reading
2008 Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
Eden Valley 14.0% Cork $36.95 The best vintages of Yalumba’s FDR1A (Fine Dry Red) are wonderful examples of the synergy between Cabernet and Shiraz, capable of aging with real grace. Whilst the 2008 is more of a drink now proposition … Continue reading
2009 Karra Yerta Special Release Cabernet Sauvignon
Eden Valley 14.0% Screwcap $25 Flavours and aromas first; Blackberry, boysenberry, cigar leaf, mocha and spice with just a touch of mint on the finish. It’s very bright and the fruit gets lighter in colour as it moves through its line, … Continue reading
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2010 Flaxman Dessert Semillon
Eden Valley 11% Screwcap $20 Flaxman’s Dessert Semillon is made using a fair percentage of cordon cut fruit – grapes dried on the vine to increase their intensity (and I suspect, to enhance complexity). 80g/l rs…but the fresh Semillon grapes impart … Continue reading
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2009 Yalumba Virgilius Viognier
Eden Valley 14.5% Screwcap $49.95 Tim Kirk’s Clonakilla Viognier and Louisa Rose’s Virgilius have always been the two wines which have best captured the potential of the variety within this country for mine…and up until now, the Clonakilla has had … Continue reading
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2009 Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier
Eden Valley 13.5% Screwcap $ 24.95 A cracking release of Yalumba’s middle tiered Viognier and one that I urge people to seek out at the price. A few tech specs because they play a large part in why the wine … Continue reading
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