Category Archives: Merlot et al

2007 Redman Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

A tough year to grow grapes in Coonawarra. Frosts and drought took their toll with a lot of stressed vines struggling under the conditions. Scorched red earth, dried black fruit and tanned leather with dried herbs and mint. It’s on … Continue reading

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2010 Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot

Cabernet dominant and it tastes that way. I don’t have the exact percentages but I suspect the Merlot is filling out the mid-palate nicely. Lovely flow here. Plenty of drinking pleasure for your hard-earned buck and ready to go now, … Continue reading

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2007 Blue Poles Allouran

Margaret River 14.0% Screwcap $25 Source: Winery I’m rather late on the scene when it comes to writing this wine up, but I only just put my order in.  It’s very, very good.  I planned on trying one bottle and … Continue reading

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