Archive for Australian wine

Tintara 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Long-standing classic Tintara from McLaren Vale is a treat, well-structured, enjoyable young or old.

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Morris 2002 Rutherglen Cabernet Sauvignon

A neat bargain-price drop of wine, with a few imperfections, enjoyable nonetheless.

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Salena Estate Shiraz 2004

Great fruity wine, with no oak, but quite complex.

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Jimmy Watson Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Jimmy Watson is one of Australia’s, and Melbourne’s, great wine figures, so much so a trophy is named after him. And this wine, is worthy of his memory in its class.

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Evans & Tate 2004 Margaret River Shiraz

Another great fruit-driven wine, with high alcohol, yet complexity to bookend the Footbolt shiraz.

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D’Arenberg FootBolt Shiraz 2001

The Sommelier at my local club made this pleasing selection from the D’Arenberg range.

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