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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
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2009 Jamsheed Harem Series Le Blanc Plonk
Grampians, Yarra Valley 12.5% Screwcap $18.50 Source: Sample There’s a variety of grapes in this one. The Riesling component is from the Westgate Vineyard in the Grampians. Gewürztraminer, Savagnin and Viognier are all sourced from the Yarra Valley. Barrel feremented with … Continue reading
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2009 Jamsheed Harem Series La Syrah
Yarra Valley, Grampians 13.5% Screwcap $17 Source: Sample I think of the Harem Series as an entry level to the Jamsheed wines, and this one provides a more than tidy idea of what the winery offers at higher price points. … Continue reading
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2009 Jamsheed Great Western Westgate Syrah
Grampians 14.0% Diam $40 Source: Sample As the name suggests, the grapes for this are sourced from the Westgate Vineyard, planted in 1969. 100% whole bunch, wild ferment, sur lees for 10 months, unfined and unfiltered. It’s a take no prisoners … Continue reading
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2009 Jamsheed Great Western Garden Gully Syrah
Grampians 14.5% Diam $42 Source: Retail I loved the 2008 release of this wine, so it was with genuine excitement that I pulled the (diam) cork on this year’s model. A bright spark might corner the market in this year’s … Continue reading
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2010 Best’s Great Western Riesling
Grampians 11.5% Screwcap $22 Source: Sample Well, the Best’s tweet up has been and gone (not without incident, controversy and divergence of opinion I might add). I consider it a huge success, both for the winery & the region – … Continue reading
Posted in Grampians, Riesling
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2009 Best’s Great Western Bin 1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grampians 13.0% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample Whilst Shiraz hogs all of the limelight in the region once known as Great Western, it’s far more than a one trick pony. On my last visit to Best’s charming cellar door I was very impressed … Continue reading
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2009 Best’s Great Western Bin 1 Shiraz
Grampians 14.5% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample It’s been already been noted by many others, but considering its history and the quality of wine it produces, the Grampians lacks the profile and awareness it deserves. Fortunately, that seems to be changing – … Continue reading
2008 Jamsheed Garden Gully Great Western Shiraz
Grampians 14.2% Diam $34.99 Source: Retail Harmony and Balance. Two words so often used to describe what makes a wine valuable, yet there are times I enjoy character, richness, and even vulgarity more. It all depends on the circumstances surrounding my … Continue reading
2009 Jamsheed Great Western Westgate Riesling
Grampians 12.0% Screwcap $24.99 Source: Retail I love the Grampians. I love Riesling. I love innovation. And I like wines that are textural and taste good. So I love this. You’ve probably read about this wine before, but in case … Continue reading
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2008 Best’s Great Western Bin No 1 Shiraz
Grampians 14.5% Screwcap $23 Source: Retail There are some “flaws” in this wine, but I still really like it. It’s got loads of character, speaks of its place and there isn’t an ounce of cynicism in the bottle. Good honest … Continue reading
Posted in Grampians, Shiraz
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