Eat Well, Drink Better Reds
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| Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viogner 2006 |
| Posted by Chris on Thursday 21 May 2009 at 10:47 AM |
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Shiraz Viogner ($15.00) |
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Yarra Valley (VIC) |
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Verdict: Perfect for that second bottle of the night after dinner and goes really well with a hard cheese (vintage cheddar) and crackers.
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| Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 14 Sep 2008 at 4:54 PM |
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Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.00) |
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Margaret River (WA) |
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Verdict: For $20 this wine is a cracker
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| Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2005 Barossa |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 14 Sep 2008 at 1:49 PM |
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Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc blend ($24.00) |
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Barossa Valley (SA) |
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Verdict: Complex wine, softer than I expected but still a nice drop
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| Leconfield Shiraz 2004 (McLaren Vale) |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 07 Sep 2008 at 6:23 PM |
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Shiraz ($2,004.00) |
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Mclaren Vale (SA) |
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Verdict: Regulation McLaren Vale Shiraz - you will struggle to find a fault
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| Yarra Burn Shiraz Viognier 2006 |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 31 Aug 2008 at 5:58 PM |
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Shiraz Viognier ($18.00) |
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Yarra Valley & Heathcote (VIC) |
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Verdict: Aftertaste is a little dull, lacking in longevity.
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| Carpineto Chianti Castaldo 2006 |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 31 Aug 2008 at 4:43 PM |
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Sangiovese ($16.00) |
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Chianti (Italy) |
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Verdict: I wouldn''t tip the rest of the bottle down the drain like I have some cleanskins.
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| Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 31 Aug 2008 at 9:44 AM |
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Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.00) |
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Mclaren Vale (SA) |
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Verdict: All in all a very forgettable experience
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| Omrah 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Posted by Chris on Thursday 21 Aug 2008 at 5:10 PM |
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Cabernet Sauvignon ($18.00) |
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Western Australia (WA) |
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Verdict: One to miss ...
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| Vasse Felix 2005 Classic Dry Red |
| Posted by Chris on Thursday 21 Aug 2008 at 4:36 PM |
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Shiraz Cabernet Merlot Blend ($19.00) |
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Margaret River (WA) |
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Verdict: Fantastic value for less than $20 a bottle
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| Hollick Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2004 |
| Posted by Chris on Tuesday 19 Aug 2008 at 12:23 PM |
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Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot ($28.00) |
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Coonawarra (SA) |
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Verdict: Sells for $26-$28 and worth every penny. Best enjoyed with a roast beef or a nice soft cheese.
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| Mitchell Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Posted by Chris on Sunday 10 Aug 2008 at 4:42 PM |
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Cabernet Sauvignon ($25.00) |
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Clare Valley (SA) |
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Verdict: The wine was bland, lacking in body and really didnt give me any pleasure at all.
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