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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
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2012 Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Quite fascinating to watch the relatively young Foggy Hill Vineyard reveal its identity via Pinot Noir. There’s already a distinct flavour profile and it’s no shrinking violet. Despite that I reckon it does taste varietal and it is one of … Continue reading
2010 Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
More than a few people expressed doubts when Brian Croser released his first Pinot Noir from the Foggy Hill Vineyard on the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australian Pinot isn’t exactly a common commodity and apart from a few efforts from the Adelaide Hills the state has seldom … Continue reading
2011 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot
The last two vintages of this wine have really impressed. The 2011 is by no means a poor wine but it is a bit too vegetal and firm. Rough vintage. 50% Shiraz, 45% Cabernet and the rest Petit Verdot. Strong … Continue reading
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2010 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot
Wirra Wirra’s entry level red blend is currently at the top of its game. The 2009 release was great value for money and this 2010 is simply an impressive wine full stop. It smells juicy and fresh. Blackberry pastilles, vanilla … Continue reading
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2010 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier
Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale 12.5% Screwcap $16.50 It’s amazing the difference a little Viognier can make. Adds nobility. 15% more nobility than your average Sauvignon Semillon in this case. A number of my friends really like Sav Sem blends. I … Continue reading
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2009 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot
Fleurieu, McLaren Vale 14.5% $16.50 The last two vintages of what I know as the Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Red have taken my fancy. To be honest, generally when I use the word quaffer in relation to a wine, it’s … Continue reading
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