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Zonin Wines
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Zonin family owned vineyards in Tuscany Zonin Wines is Italy's largest, family owned, vineyard and winemaking facility and produces around 25 million bottles per annum and they export all around the world. Recently I was recommended the Zonin Ripasso Valpolicella,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Wine without BS
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Nine wines I tried recently
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In a very different format than normal I thought I'd try a more direct and, for me and you, less time consuming way of giving my thoughts on a collection of wines I recently bought. When time permits I'll often... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2013 at Wine without BS
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Xabregas 2010 Single Vineyard X Series Syrah
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The guys at Xabregas are pretty serious about Shiraz... or Syrah as they prefer to call it. This is fine by me as Shiraz is one of my all time favourite varieties. So when Xabregas told me they were sending... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Wine without BS
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Wirra Wirra Wines 2012 'Hiding Champion' Sauvignon Blanc
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I have said before that Sauvignon Blanc is far down the list when it comes to white varieties that I drink regularly or look forward to drinking. However, I must confess that if more of them end up being as... Continue reading
Posted Jan 29, 2013 at Wine without BS
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My Most Memorable Wines of 2012
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(Islander Estate, Kangaroo Island) Another year gone by, another few hundred wines enjoyed and a few not so enjoyed. This year saw my Odd & Rare Varieties event introduce me to dozens of totally new wine varieties that I had... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at Wine without BS
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Zema Estate 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
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I'm going to keep this pretty short and sweet as not much more has to be said other than this is a bloody brilliant Cabernet from the ever consistent Zema Estate. Clearly 2009 was kind to the Coonawarra region and... Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Galafrey Wines Dry Lands Reserve 2012 Riesling
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The name 'Dry Lands' in this premium Riesling by Galafrey Wines refers to the fact that the vines used for this wine are not irrigated as many might expect. The lack of irrigation leads to a lower yielding crop of... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2012 at Wine without BS
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A quickie with two Italians
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Both wines above are sub $20 Italian IGT red wines. The 2010 Spolverino from Carpineto is a blend whereas the 2009 Farnese is 100% Sangiovese. I didn't bother with tasting notes for either of them as neither was absolutely fantastic... Continue reading
Posted Oct 2, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Five Great California Wine Country Road Trips
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As I am at the end of my American wines promotion, known as #USwineweek, I thought I would re-publish this article I found on the Wine Institute website. The original article can be found at this link - http://www.wineinstitute.org/consumerstories I've... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Arizona Stronghold ‘Tazi' 2010 White Table wine
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In my search to find a diverse range of wines from all over the United States a few wines from Arizona Stronghold were put forward and I am really glad they were. Both the white wine reviewed here and the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Outpost 2004 Howell Mountain Zinfandel
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Californian Zinfandel has to be as close to American red wine royalty as it can get! It is after all as close to being ‘American’ as are a Burger & Fries. Originating from Italy where it is known as Primitivo,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Charles Smith 'Fung Fu Girl' 2010 Riesling
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Having recently been asked to review a few US Wines for the US Consulate in Melbourne who are embarking on a Festival of Food and Wine from the United States I thought I'd share these reviews with you. I'll be... Continue reading
Posted Sep 17, 2012 at Wine without BS
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NAKED WINES HOSTING $1 MILLION GLOBAL WINE COMPETITION
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My friends at Naked Wines just forwarded me this press release and I thought it was definitely worth sharing as who wouldn't want to win a cool half a million for making wine! I wonder if my Home made Sparkling... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Mandoletto 2011 Catarratto
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(Picture shown not correct vintage) Catarratto is an Italian white grape variety native to Sicily where it is the most widely planted variety. Outside of Sicily it is still one of the most widely planted grape varieties and often used... Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Olivers Taranga 2012 Fiano
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I've had the pleasure of trying at least two previous vintages of the Olivers Taranga Fiano and I cannot recall disliking any of them. Fiano is an Italian white grape variety that originates from the Campania region in Southern Italy.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 14, 2012 at Wine without BS
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The Code 38 Wine Knife
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I've always had a fascination for things that are totally over-engineered. Things like the Bugatti Veyron, a car that has an automatic gear box, leather seats and can be driven as easily as a Holden Commodore yet is capable of... Continue reading
Posted Jul 30, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Torbreck 'The Struie' 2010 Shiraz
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I've actually been looking forward to getting my hands on this wine ever since I was in the Barossa Valley in 2010 with a local wine maker who gave me a tip I've never forgotten when it came to buying... Continue reading
Posted Jul 16, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Tertini Wines 2010 Arneis
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This Italian grape variety, grown in the Southern Highlands of NSW and made by Tertini wines, is a great example of how tasting something at a cellar door doesn't always translate as the winery would hope. I tried this wine... Continue reading
Posted Jun 21, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Brokenwood 2010 Quail Shiraz
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Interestingly this wine wouldn't exist if Brokenwood had its way... its way with the weather that is! You see this release really should be the 2010 'Graveyard' Shiraz, the flagship wine from this Hunter Valley producer that is one of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 6, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Hi Anthony, I personally have not tried the 2010 Lock and Key as yet. However, I have tried a 2010 Shiraz from a nearby vineyard in a drop that shares its premium fruit with Moppity and it was excellent. No doubt 09 was a stellar vintage for the region but the 2010 is not far behind it at all and one wine maker told me he personally prefers the 2010s. If I can get myself a bottle of this I'll post back my official comments but absolutely no reason I can think of why 2010 Lock & Key won't be amazing yet again!
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Wine without BS in Wine Business Monthly
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Sorry to bore you with this potentially self indulgent post that is nothing more than a link to an article written about myself and published in the May edition of Wine Business Monthly magazine. I post this mainly as a... Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Best's Wines 2010 Pinot Meunier
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If you're a Pinot Noir fan then get ready to be blown away. Even if you are not a huge fan I strongly suggest you try this as while closely related to Pinot Noir, what I experiend while drinking this... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Mandoleto 2009 Sicilia Nero d'Avola
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This wine was introduced to me by Fourth Wave Wine Partners and was the only international red wine available for tasting at my recent Odd & Rare Varieties tasting. Experience has taught me not to get overly excited about imported... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2012 at Wine without BS
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No BS Events - Odd & Rare Varieties tasting wrap up!
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Saturday 28th April 2012 was a completely perfect Sydney Autumn day for wine tasting and the beautiful rooftop space at Luxe Studios provided the perfect venue for this unique event. After incredible support from over twenty Australian wineries and one... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2012 at Wine without BS
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Bull Paddock Wines 2011 Sangiovese Cabernet
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Want a no fuss pizza and pasta wine? We'll here it is! The Bull Paddock Wines 2011 blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet is the perfect Pizza and Pasta companion. It has a nice ruby red colour, aroma of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 17, 2012 at Wine without BS
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