Category Archives: Australia

d’Arenberg Custodian 2009

d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Custodian, Grenache 2009 The nose features sweet, lolly-like berry notes that follow through in the mouth. The flavor profile is driven by the fruit, emphasizing the grapes in the vineyard while the texture is quite silky … Continue reading

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Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet 2003

Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Art Series, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The nose sports cherries, both dried and fresh, cocoa, dusty and sandy Cape Leeuwin pathways and pipe tobacco. In the mouth, this wine, less than ten years on since the harvest, … Continue reading

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Innocent Bystander Moscato 2010

Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Moscato 2010 This wine is delightful – ebullient with the smell and taste of fresh strawberries, sprinkled with sugar. The body is light and the bubbles add lift, creating a refreshing sensation for the summer. Bottled under … Continue reading

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Leeuwin Siblings 2009

Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Siblings 2009 This vintage has 62% Sauvignon Blanc and 38% Semillon in the mix. The nose features a combination of grass, citrus and gooseberry. In the mouth the citrus is pronounced, as if eating very ripe … Continue reading

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Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Riesling 2009

Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, Watervale, Mort’s Block, Riesling 2009 The nose displays fresh flowers, apricots and a note of petrol. In the mouth, the concentration is intense, with lots of minerality, lots of acidity and great length – very nice. This … Continue reading

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The Wines of Robert Oatley

Earlier today we had an opportunity to visit with the team of Robert Oatley during a visit to San Francisco.  We tasted the latest wines in their portfolio that are available in the United States. Highlighted below are three of … Continue reading

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Plantagenet Chardonnay 2008

Plantagenet, Great Southern, Chardonnay 2008 The nose features freshly baked bread and citrus notes. In the mouth these flavors are augmented by a creamy richness and a brisk acidity. This is one of those Chardys that embraces the best of … Continue reading

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Ohmrah Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Plantagenet, Western Australia, Omrah, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 The nose features citrus and tropical notes while in the mouth the theme continues, with the zip of acidity and a bit of petillance for lift – very refreshing. The grapes are from … Continue reading

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Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2007

Cullen, Margaret River, Kevin John, Chardonnay 2007 The best Chardonnay of Burgundy skillfully combine richness with vibrant acidity. Where the New World sometimes trumps this artful skill is when the two attributes above are accented by ripe fruit, as in … Continue reading

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Brokenwood Shiraz 2007

Brokenwood, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Shiraz 2007 The nose of this wine combines the sweetness of a caramel dessert and the spiciness of black pepper. In the mouth it is quite supple, a little earthy and tasting of tangy cherries. … Continue reading

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