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Tasting Note: Zonte’s Footstep “Doctoressa di Largo” Pinot Grigio, Langhorne Creek, SA

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

With increasing drinkers opting for drier style wines, Pinot Grigio is slowly making its mark in Australia… and so it should. But perhaps not Langhorne Creek Grigio. Zonte’s Footstep, so the bottle says, is a vineyard named after a famed … Continue reading →

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Some brief wine thoughts – Tasting Notes

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Having tasted a far more wines than usual this week, here are my thoughts on but a few. All wines tasted 25 August 2010. 2009 Tomich Hill Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Good colour, nice and clear, a little restrictive on the … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes, mixed Australian wines

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

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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TN: 06 Tim Adams Botrytis Affected Riesling, Clare Valley, SA

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Screw closure. 375mL. 12.0% ABV. 85 g/L residual sugar. This wine has a fairly deep golden hue to its body and rim, is rather viscous but very clear and bright. The nose deeply resembles the characteristics of young Riesling grapes, … Continue reading →

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TN: 06 Shot Bull Shiraz, McLaren Vale SA

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Rather overt French oak influence on this shiraz, particularly well rounded and evidently will age well until 2020+. Firm, dry tanins and a pleasant bitter back palate. The final notes to leave are those of chocolate, clove and nutmeg. Hints … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note: William Fevre 2007 Chablis, France

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Tonight is a night for the French Chablis lovers…. c’est moi inclus. Tasted from a half-bottle bought from Cru Bar in James St, Fortitude Valley. Appearance: a moderate straw colour, clear, no faults. Nose: restrained aromas of custard apple, vanilla, … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note Stonecroft Syrah 2007 – Hawkes Bay, NZ

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Head sommelier, Jeffrey Power at Cru Bar and Cellar recommended this wine to me as an excellent example of a cool climate shiraz. I happily concur. Please read on. Appearance: Dark plummy red, almost ruby in hue. Incredibly vibrant, it … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note: 2009 Bungawarra Gewurtztraminer, Qld

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

Firstly, a kind thank you must go to Jeff Harden and his family who have provided a sample for reviewing and consideration on our client’s wine lists. Appearance: Delightfully clear, bright golden hue. Nose: Intense honeysuckle characteristics are at the … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note: 02 Raven’s Croft Cab Sauv

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Daniel T Jess

An exceptional wine, I first tried this in 04 when it was still a baby. In fact, it’s only just becoming an adolescent. Appearance: Gorgeous and intensely dark red in colour, solid nearly to the rim, a little sediment has … Continue reading →

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Tasting Note: 2007 L’ami Sage Pinot Noir

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Daniel T Jess

Decanted, 15 minutes, slightly chilled as room temperature was >25 celsius. Appearance: Deep ruby-red hue, clear, vibrant, soft to watery rim, shows its youth in appearance. Nose: Lifted aromas of cherry, black spice, oak, vanillin, mixed nuts / culture butter, … Continue reading →

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