Category Archives: Western Australia

hazard hill Semillon Sauvignon 2008

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ray

hazard hill, Western Australia, semillon sauvignon Blanc 2008 Breezy and fresh, this wine shows grass and citrus in the nose. In the mouth it is crisp and clean, with concentrated flavors of lime and lime zest and a little petilance … Continue reading →

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Omrah Pinot Noir 2007

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Ray

Plantagenet, Western Australia, Omrah, Pinot Noir 2007 The wine smells of earth and cherries. In the mouth, the smells repeat with a touch of the richness of oak. This is a good value Pinot. The grapes are from vineyards in … Continue reading →

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Cabernet Aussie-Style

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Ray

Yalumba Coonawarra The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The 2002 smelled of cigar box, tobacco, light green pepper and a hint of pickle. In the mouth there was ample acidity which carriesd the juicy red flavors for a long time. Sourced … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Grapes in the New World

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Ray

Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Mild green elements add a nice complexity to the cherry fruit. This is a light-bodied Cabernet with a complementary level of acidity. All Cabernet aged in new and used French and US oak. Winemaker Sue … Continue reading →

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A Western Autralia Cape

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Ray

Cape Mentelle Margaret River Chardonnay 2005 Loads of toasty oak from the nose to the palate with enough acidity to maintain a refreshing character. Fermented in French oak and aged 9 months on the lees. P&B in Margaret River 14.5% … Continue reading →

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