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2011 Deep Woods Harmony Rose
14 December 2011
Region: Margaret River
Intense savoury, red fruits – cherry and strawberry. More Eurpopean in style.
Dry, lovely acid backbone that gives the wine focus and length. A more savoury style of rose that exhibits red fruits with intensity and persistence.
A medium bodied wine that displays all the qualities of emerging Australian Roses.17.5/20
RRP: $14.95 – great value
Date tasted: $14.95
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2011 Fifth Leg Rose
14 December 2011
Region: Western Australia
Vibrant red fruits – strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit on nose.
Dry, ripe red fruits – soft tannins. Simple fruit weight with a mid palate phenolic texture. Medium length and medium bodied rose.
17/20
RRP: $18
Date tasted: 14/12/11
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ABC - I don't think so
08 December 2011
Is Chardonnay on the way back?
If you have not tasted Australian Chardonnay in the last couple of years then you are missing out as the style has gone through a major change and I for one think .. for the better!
Gone are the big, fat, buttery overly oaked and oily styles of Chardonnay that we all consumed during the 80’s and 90’s and even early 00’s. We are now spoilt for choice and most producers are far more willing to experiment with the variety and allow the fruit to be the focal point of the wine with oak playing a secondary role of support.
Wild/natural yeast’s are now an integral component in producing wines that are textural, linear and complex.
I am loving the wide slection of tight, minerally, grapefruit and melon Chardonnay’s that are currently on the market at extraordinary prices!
Whilst i am still a massive fan of Chablis – There is a glimpse of some of the cooler regions of Australia closing in on the ‘style’.
Re-discover one of Australia’s best varietal wines and considering it has now overtaken Shiraz as the most prolific variety there is plenty to share around!.My wish list of Chardonnay’s to come – stand by!
CheersBlair
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2009 Juniper Estate Semillon
07 December 2011
Region: Margaret River
Barrel fermented nuances of vanilla, toast and cashew nut with underlying fruit. An oak driven style of Semillon.
Dry, citrus/apple notes
Great intensity – flavours abound with citrus, lemon/apple and underlying oak flavours. Very good length.
The vines at Juniper are now over 27 years old and it shows in the fruit intensity and length of flavour.17.5/20
Date tasted: 16/11/11
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2010 Happs Semillon
07 December 2011
Region: Margaret River
Strong lemon grass and herbal notes – beeswax. Unoaked style. Dry, fresh apple flavours with a rich firm texture – ideal for food.
16.5/20
Date tasted: 16.5/20
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2011 Devils Lair Hidden Cave SBS
07 December 2011
Margaret River
Slight smokey nose (oak influence) with underlying apple and pear intertwined with grass/herbal notes.
Dry, balanced acidity – softer style but great fruit intensity (apples/pears/citrus). Integrated texture and crediatble length.
17/20
Date tasted: 2/11/11
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2011 Houghtons White Classic
07 December 2011
Region: Western Australia
Very fresh on the nose – apple,guava, lyhchee and passionfruit.
Dry, crisp acid – great flavour persistence and terrific balance. Light and flavoursone. very good length for such a commercially priced wine.
Over delivers for price!17.5/20
Date tasted: 2/11/11
RRP $13.99 (bargain)
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2011 Big Brook SBS
07 December 2011
Region: Pemberton
Lovely pssionfruit and apple freshness.
Dry, good flavour and texture with light apple flavours.
16.5/20
Date tasted: 2/11/11
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2011 Fifth leg SSB
07 December 2011
Region: Margaret River
Pristine, fresh – lemon grass, passionfruit and vibrant.
Dry, balanced acidity – ripe fruit.
slight phenolic character on back palate.15.5/20
Date Tasted: 2/11/11
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