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TN: 2008 Jamieson’s Run Merlot, Limestone Coast, SA

Picked up a bottle tonight from THE WINE ROOM in Ashgrove, Brisbane. This wine is quite dark plum in colour with obvious semi-filtering, nice depth of colour to the edge.  Very much still showing its youth. A little restrictive on … Continue reading

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Tasting notes, mixed Australian wines

2007 Paradigm Hill Wines L’ami Sage Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, VIC 13.8% ABV.  Screwcap.  Vibrant ruby colour, clear and healthy looking.  Delicate rose, cherry blossom, cinnamon, clove, lifted orange oil aromas, gentle earthiness but mostly expressive of floral and … Continue reading

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Robert Channon Wine Dinner, Queensland

Robert Channon recently held an exclusive wine dinner at Indooroopilly Golf Club.  The members only event was a huge success with over 70 guests, 4 courses and 4 matching wines. It was clear the Verdelho was the real hit of … Continue reading

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Match dark chocolate with wine

Three wonderful things happened to me today. 1) I met with a most astounding wine grower from Margaret River – Mark Gifford of Blue Poles Vineyard and sampled their (equally astounding) wines; 2) I spent a divine, albeit short time … Continue reading

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