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Tasting Note: Zonte’s Footstep “Doctoressa di Largo” Pinot Grigio, Langhorne Creek, SA
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
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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Tagged 2008, Australia, Coast, Daniel, Jamieson's, Jess, Limestone, merlot, review, Run, South, Wine
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Once bitten…… amateur wine reviews
Even as a professional wine writer, I am far too apologetic (though sometimes I wonder why). It struck me today that people who create things (art, music, food, wine or anything really) tend to champion their creations so strongly that … Continue reading
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Tagged acidity, affect, africa, amateur, Australia, grow, Marketing, poor, professional, Queensland, review, sales, South, Wine, Writer
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TN: 06 Tim Adams Botrytis Affected Riesling, Clare Valley, SA
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
TN: 06 Shot Bull Shiraz, McLaren Vale SA
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
Tasting Note: 2007 L’ami Sage Pinot Noir
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