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2012 Lethbridge Pinot Noir

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Grapes are sourced from the estate-owned Suma Park Vineyard in Geelong. 30% whole bunches, indigenous yeast ferment, maturation in 30% new French oak. Really liked the look of this and I’ve no qualms letting you know the bottle was drained … Continue reading →

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2012 Punt Road Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

It’s sometimes difficult to rate these lighter Yarra Valley Cabernets…and the value judgements you make can come back to bite you on the arse. This smells and tastes of blackberries, olive tapanade and rosemary with suggestions of capsicum and chocolate. … Continue reading →

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2012 Punt Road Yarra Valley Merlot

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The Yarra Valley appears to have a number of sites suited to Merlot yet I don’t sense a lot of enthusiasm for the variety within the region. This would be one of the last Punt Road wines Kate Goodman played … Continue reading →

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2013 Mr Riggs Ein Riese Riesling

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The second off-dry Riesling I’ve tasted from the Adelaide Hills. Neither have done much for me. Very round in the mouth. The fruit feels flaccid and formless. A bit of friction at the end. Paw Paw, baked apple and lime … Continue reading →

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2013 Chapel Hill The Chosen Gorge Block Chardonnay

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Not a lot of worthy Chardonnay coming out of McLaren Vale. Battle of Bosworth have managed to make a success of it in good years as have Chapel Hill. By and large the region is simply to warm. Preserved lemons … Continue reading →

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2012 Dexter Pinot Noir

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Loved the 2012 Dexter Chardonnay but I’m less enamoured with this Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. Part of the reason for that is no doubt attributable to stylistic preference. Expressively perfumed with ripe maraschino cherries, plums and distinctive blueberries accompanied by … Continue reading →

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2013 Teusner The Gentleman Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Now resplendent with a shiny and accurate bottle shot. May well be the first on the interwebs, although I can’t be certain. Cassis, truffle, cedar and shaving foam with raspberry peaks. Poise and balance. Very minty. Nowhere near as big … Continue reading →

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2013 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Semillon Sayvignon Banc

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Recommended retail price is listed but you’ll be able to find it for less without any effort. Dilute and without much length but citrusy, fresh and clean. Easy to slug back. Echoes of unripe passionfruit, lemongrass and herbs. Very refreshing … Continue reading →

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2012 Tscharke The Master Montepulciano

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

“I would like to talk to you today about cold feet, and narrow minds. People with cold feet cannot move forward. People with narrow minds cannot move side to side.” - Lancaster Dodd, The Master Part of the sensibly named “Emerging … Continue reading →

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2013 Circe Pinot Noir

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Perhaps more compact and less persistent than the single vineyard releases but very good all the same. Dark and red cherries both sour and glacé are to the fore here. Some sweeter poached strawberry and roasted beetroot. We’ve gone up … Continue reading →

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