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hazard hill Semillon Sauvignon 2008

Posted in December 17th, 2009
by Ray in Australia, Bordeaux Style Blends, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Western Australia

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 for lift – very nice.
The grapes behind this wine are 51% Semillon and 49% Sauvignon [...]

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Omrah Pinot Noir 2007

Posted in December 12th, 2008
by Ray in Australia, Pinot Noir, Western Australia

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 the Great Southern region of WA, in particular from Mount Barker and Denmark. Omrah is [...]

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Cabernet Aussie-Style

Posted in December 10th, 2007
by Ray in Australia, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River, South Australia, Western Australia

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 from their Menzies Vineyard. Aged in French and US oak. Winemaker Peter Gambetta 13.5% $32.49 at [...]

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Bordeaux Grapes in the New World

Posted in December 7th, 2007
by Ray in Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Margaret River, Merlot, New Zealand, Petit Verdot, South Australia, Western Australia

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 Hodder 13.5% $12.99 at K&L Wynns
Pirramimma McLaren Vale Petit Verdot 2003
This wine is quite refined, showing [...]

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A Western Autralia Cape

Posted in December 7th, 2007
by Ray in Australia, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia

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% $19.49 at Bottle Barn Cape Mentelle

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