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2010 Fraser Gallop Estate Chardonnay

With all the (rather undifferentiated) applause for more austere styles of Australian Chardonnay I wonder where the Margaret River sits now. Hopefully we won’t see the regionality of a wonderfully defined expression of the grape prematurely picked out in the name of … Continue reading

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2010 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Pinot Noir

It’s the third time I’ve tasted this wine so I should get a note up. There’s quality here and if you hunt around I’m pretty sure you’ll find a keen price. A real sense of brightness and life over decay - although a … Continue reading

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Australian Wine Trade Flood Relief Raffle

The Australian Wine Trade Flood Relief Raffle is now live. There are some amazing prizes on offer thanks to the generosity of the Australian Wine Community. Details on how to purchase tickets can be found here

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2006 Brand’s Laira Shiraz

Coonawarra 14.0% Screwcap $20 Picked this up in the form of 2 for $30 and at that price it’s got a lot going for it. It’s plummy and spicy with some nice chocolate and coffee flavours too. It manages to … Continue reading

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