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Grosset Polish Hill 2008

Posted in May 12th, 2009
by Ray in Australia, Clare Valley, Riesling, South Australia

Grosset, Clare Valley, Polish Hill, Riesling 2008 As in the past, lots of lime that goes a long time! Tasted again in January ‘10, the classic petrol notes are coming out. Grosset always captures the notion of concentrated wine and here in a very dry, austere wine – awesome! Sourced from the Polish Hill vineyard [...]

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Dessert au Clare

Posted in November 2nd, 2007
by Ray in Australia, Clare Valley, Riesling, White Dessert

Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Cordon Cut Riesling 2003
The complexity and viscous mouth-feel are balanced by ample acidity. Owner and winemaker Stephanie Toole. P&B in Auburn 11% $22.39 (375ml) at Bottle Barn Mount Horrocks

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Riesling Revue

Posted in November 2nd, 2007
by Ray in Australia, Central Otago, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, South Eastern Australia

More recently we tasted a variation on the original revue below. This flight features 3 wines. First there is the 06 Aurum then the 06 Polish Hill from Grosset and last a more mature bottle of the Pewsey Vale. Notes for the latter two wines follow directly below and the Aurum is [...]

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New World White Flight

Posted in October 19th, 2007
by Ray in Australia, California, Clare Valley, New Zealand, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County

This flight features 2 grapes, 3 wines and 3 countries.
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
This is in-your-face Sauvignon with bell pepper and lots of acid. All stainless with some lees contact. 13% $9.49 at Bottle Barn Oyster Bay
Annie’s Lane Clare Valley Riesling 2005
Showing its petrol side with peaches and apricots. The wine is on target [...]

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