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McWilliam’s Chardonnay 2007

Posted in October 13th, 2009
by Ray in Australia, Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia

McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, South Eastern Australia, Chardonnay 2007 In the nose there is plenty of fruit, from pear to tropicals like papaya. In the mouth the freshness of the fruit is front and center, accentuated by just enough acidity, with a little warmth and oaky richness as well as a roundness to the mouthfeel -very [...]

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McWilliam’s Hanwood Riesling 2007

Posted in May 25th, 2009
by Ray in Australia, Riesling, South Eastern Australia

McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, South Eastern Australia, Riesling 2007
Lime and petrol combine in the nose with a bit of fresh, sweet flowers. In the mouth there is a nice sweetart character; this light-bodied Riesling is clean and refreshing. The RS is 6 grams per litre with plenty of acidity for balance. V&B in New South [...]

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Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz 2008

Posted in March 13th, 2009
by Ray in Australia, South Eastern Australia, Syrah

Lindemans, South Eastern Australia, Bin 50 Shiraz 2008 In the nose there is a light level of black fruits and oaky essence. The wine is very light-bodied with sweet black fruit, a little low-level RS and a touch of grippiness. P&B in Red Cliffs, Victoria 13.5% $6.47 at WalMart Lindemans

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Another Look at Gewurz

Posted in February 26th, 2008
by Ray in Australia, California, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Russian River Valley, South Eastern Australia

Harvest Moon Russian River Valley Dry Gewurztraminer 2007
Estate grown fruit and some oak treatment. G, P&B in Santa Rosa. 12.5% $?? at the winery, winery sample Harvest Moon
Rosemount Estate South Eastern Australia Traminer Riesling 2005
65% Gewurz and 35% Riesling. P&B in Denman in New South Wales. 11.5% $4.99 at Bottle Barn Rosemount

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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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