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Tasting by Topic

 

• Cabernet
• Chardonnay
• Italian
• New Release
• Pinot Noir
• Red Blends
• Red - Other
• Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Semillon/Sauvignon
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• Sparkling
• White - Other

New Release - Mixed

 

New Release Tasting

Fine Wine Wholesalers

Reviewed 14 October 2011

• Grosset - Riesling - Springvale - 2011 (18.5).
• Grosset - Riesling - Polish Hill - 2011 (18 - 18.5+).
• Grosset - Riesling - Off Dry - 2011 (18).
• Bird in Hand - Sauvignon Blanc - 2011. (16.8).
• Chapel Hill - Blend - Il Vescovo - 2011 (17).
• Olssens - Pinot Noir - Nipple Hill - 2010 (17.4).
• Dominique Portet - Shiraz - Heathcote - 2008 (17.3).
• Kingston Estate - Shiraz - Echelon - 2008 (18).
• Mario Marengo - Nebbiolo D'Alba - Valmaggiore - 2009 (17-5 - 18).
• Tenuta Di Capraia - Chianti Classico DOCG - Reserva 2007 (17.5).
• Il Poggione - Brunello Di Montalcino - 2005 (17.9).
• Salvapiana - Chianti Ruffino - 2008 (17 - 17.5).
• Apartin - Barolo - 2006 (17.5 - 18).

Turkey Flats

Reviewed - 11 October 2011

 

Picardy - New Release

Reviewed: 14 September 2011

• Picardy - Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon - 2011 (17).
• Picardy - Chardonnay - 2010 (17.5 - 18).
• Picardy - Pinot Noir - 2009 (17.5 - 18).
• Picardy - Shiraz - 2009 (18+).
• Picardy - Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc - 2009 (17).

Burgundy Masterclass - Hosted by Philip Rich

Reviewed 28 August 2011

By

Dr Brendan Jansen

Philip Rich is a specialist wine importer and highly knowledgeable wine columnist with the Australian Financial Review. So when news of this tasting masterclass reached me, I was keen to attend.

 

$5.00 Bargains

Reviewed 5 August 2011

 

Reviewed

• Seaview - Brut - NV (16).
• McWilliam's - Riesling - Inheritance - 2010 (16.3).
• De Bortoli - Traminer/Riesling - Sacred Hill - 2010 (16.7).
• Hardys - Chardonnay - R&R - 2010 (16).
• De Bortoli - Cabernet/Merlot - Sacred Hill - 2009 (16).
• Penfolds - Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon - Rawsons Retreat - 2010 (16.5).

 

Xavier Bizot's Selection

3 August 2011

Reviewed

• Domaine Marcel Deiss - Pinot Blanc - 2009 (17.5).
• Domaine Marcel Deiss - Premier Cru - Burg - Single Vineyard - 2003 (17-18).
• Tapanappa - Chardonnay - Tiers Vineyard - 2008 (18+).
• Tapanappa - Chardonnay - Tiers Vineyard - 2007 (17-18).
• Chateau Pierre Bise - Cabernet Franc/Merlot - Anjou Villages - Sur Schistes - 2009 (17).
• Ceretto - Barolo DOCG - Zonchera - 2007 (18+).
• Tapanappa - Merlot - Whalebone Vineyard - 2003 (17 - 17.5).
• Tapanappa - Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz - Whalebone Vineyard - 2006 (17 - 18).
• Tapanappa - Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz - Whalebone Vineyard - 2004 (18+).
  
• Francois Lumpp - Givry AOC - Pied de Clou - 2009 (17).
• Domaine du Clos de Tart - Pinot Noir - 2008 (NR).
• Chateau Pierre Bise - Chenin Blanc - Coteaux du Layon - Rouannieres - 2009 (17.7+).

 

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Reviewed 25 July 2011

• Fraser Gallop - Chardonnay - Wilyabrup - 2010 (18).
• Robert Oatley - Chardonnay - Craigmoor AC1 Vineyard - 2009 (17.8).
• Windows Estate - Chardonnay - Single Vineyard - 2010 (17.5).
• Devils Lair - Chardonnay - Fifth Leg - Crisp - 2010 (16.8).
• Yering Station - Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley - 2010 (18).
• Robert Oatley - Pinot Noir - Mornington Peninsula - 2010 (17.6).
• Chard Farm - Pinot Noir - River Run - 2008 (17.5).

 

 

Archive

New Release - Reviewed: 8 March 2011

New Release - Reviewed 5 April 2011

New Release Tasting - 4 March 2011

Cabernet Sauvignon and Friends - 22 February 2011

Penfolds 2011 Bin Release - 10 February 2011

Cape Mentelle - 14 December 2010

Mixed International Tasting Highlights - 15 November 2010

Grosset/Mosswood Launch and Friends - September 2010

Lamont's - Direct Imports - 12 September 2010

New Release - Mixed

Fine Wine Wholesalers

Riesling and Pinot New Release - 5 July 2010

Alternative Varietal Wines - 1 July 2010

Wines Worth Cellaring - 25 April 2010

International Wine Tasting - Negociants Australia - 24 March 2010

Cellar Select - 8 March 2010

Craggy Range - Lamont's - 11 February 2010

Clairault and Friends - 4th November 2009

New Release Tasting - 27 September 2009

New Release - 20th September 2009

New Release Tasting - 12th September 2009

New Release Chardonnay and Shiraz - 27 June 2009

New Release Tasting - Liquid Library Imports - 15/06/2009

 

 

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