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2013 De Bortoli Estate Pinot Noir

Perfumed, forward and flavoursome. 20% whole bunches with the rest whole berries. The grapes come from five estate vineyards in the Dixons Creek area of the Yarra Valley with all vines over twenty years of age. Macerated and sour cherries, … Continue reading

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2014 De Bortoli La Boheme Act Two Rosé

The label reads Pinot Noir Rosé. The blend is 86% Pinot Noir with Grenache, Gris and Syrah making up the balance. Full malo, 100% cask ferment, a bit of lees. Musky and slightly earthen aromas mingle with strawberries, rose petals and … Continue reading

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2002 Mitchelton Museum Release Marsanne

An example of a cork doing its job well. No seepage, ullage level is very good. Colour is deep gold but no evidence of detrimental oxidation. Smells like your Nanna’s house. Has retained attention to detail. Body and facial powders. … Continue reading

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2004 Mitchelton Museum Release Marsanne

Two back vintages accompanied the current release Mitchelton Marsanne. I’m unsure if they’re available for purchase or what they might cost you but it’s worthwhile posting a couple of notes to explore what the style offers with age. Now we’re … Continue reading

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2012 Mitchelton Marsanne

The Nagambie Lakes in Central Victoria is arguably the home to Marsanne in Australia, even if I prefer the directions the variety is being taken in other regions. This is a solid example but it will need a number of … Continue reading

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2010 Oakridge Over the Shoulder Cabernet Merlot

The blend is 52%/48% respectively, all sourced from the Oakridge Vineyard in Coldstream. Fleshier and cuddlier than the Cabernet reviewed below. Very much open for business at the four year mark. Olives, leaf and herbs accompany the dark berried fruit. … Continue reading

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2012 Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Whitsend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Precisely what I’m looking for in Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon…even if it does include 2.5% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. So elegant, uncluttered and timeless. I did mention to winemaker David Bicknell that the only thing missing was some Cabernet … Continue reading

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2012 Woods Crampton Frances & Nicole Blenkiron Vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz

Who was expecting a Woods Crampton super-premium? Actually I did taste it with Nicholas Crampton earlier in the year. He remarked on the shape and I remarked on the persistence and finesse of the tannin. We were both right. The … Continue reading

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2013 Wirra Wirra The Twelfth Man Chardonnay

From the Lenswood subregion of the Adelaide Hills. As always there’s a hefty amount of cashew, toast and cinnamon oak in the mix. All French, 35% new. It’s a mere pup and needs more time in the bottle to integrate. … Continue reading

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2013 Under & Over Tumbarumba Chardonnay

Probably the highest quality Chardonnay under the fifteen dollar mark these days and very consistent. Wheaty lees work is spot on this year. The flavours are pretty much the same, if perhaps slightly fuller. More grapefruit to go along with … Continue reading

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