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2012 TarraWarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Now with a new and improved label. Softly spoken for a ‘Reserve’ wine. It’s a very impressive expression of Yarra Valley purity and understatement. White peach and flowers, lemon-lime refreshment with a suggestion of orange peel. Lightly toasty nougat oak … Continue reading →

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2013 The Armchair Critic Tumbarumba Chardonnay

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Chardonnay from Tumbarumba. So hot right now. Especially if gun winemaker Adrian Sparks has a hand in it. The lees presence seems less dominant than in the last release. That intense white stonefruit and citrus is present in high-definition clarity. … Continue reading →

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2012 Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Yes, the 2010 Yangarra High Sands is a stunning wine and yes, most of us will struggle to afford it. But if you want to get an idea of Yangarra’s stylistic take on the variety and grab a damn fine … Continue reading →

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2013 Yangarra Estate Viognier

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Once again Yangarra trip the light fantastic, producing a Viognier that captures all the personality and intensity of the grape in a refined manner. Layered textures with wax over mealiness and a low-level oily character. The phenolics are more nuanced than we … Continue reading →

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2012 Dexter Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The second most impressive Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay from the 2012 vintage to cross my path thus far (Ten Minutes by Tractor’s Wallis Vineyard Chardonnay being just ahead of it) Depth of fruit, leesy character and persistence are its calling cards. … Continue reading →

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2013 Best’s Great Western Foudre Ferment Riesling

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Before Justin Purser took over the position of head winemaker at Best’s in 2012, the man who previously held that spot (Adam Wadewitz) decided to purchase a $12,000 large oak Foudre to ferment some Riesling in. When patriarch of the winery Viv Thomson … Continue reading →

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2013 Forester Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The blend is 53% Semillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc and a splash of Chardonnay. 3% of the wine is matured in 1-3 year-old French barriques. It’s certainly not backward in coming forward. Initially grassy and lemony on the nose but soon … Continue reading →

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2012 Forester Estate Margaret River Chardonnay

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasted blind in a bracket of mostly 2012 Chardonnays. I got a shock when I saw the RRP. A Baudrillardian wine – all surface. Two dimensional. Pear, pineapple, white peach. Sweet nougat oak. Syrupy as much as creamy. Fades on … Continue reading →

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2013 Alkoomi Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

So, “one small parcel” of this was “held on skins prior to pressing to enhance the richness and flavour of the resulting wine”. I fear that the mention of skin contact when it comes to white wine will be the new ‘minimal … Continue reading →

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2011 Teusner The Gentleman Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

We’ve recently moved onto the 2012 of Teusner’s The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon but I’ve got a soft spot for the 2011 and as I’m sure it is still out there in retail land, thought it worthy of a review. Luncheon … Continue reading →

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