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Brewery Hill Shiraz 2008

February 3, 2010
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My husband and I tried this wine over a couple of nights with curry and spag bol, I have to say it wasn’t a great food/wine match with either. Therefore the best match in my opinion would be a good old steak on the BBQ. When I put my nose into the glass and breathed [...]

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Greedy Sheep Cabernet Merlot 2007

December 21, 2009
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Colour: Lovely velvety deep purple-red. Scents: Rose, aniseed, smoke and a hint of acidic grass. Taste: Very robust, though tannony and slightly sour. The aftertaste of plum and nectarine is exactly what you’d expect of a good Cab-Merlot. ABV: 14% Cost: £9.99 Related posts Schroeder Estate Merlot 2006 (0) Isla Negra Merlot Reserva 2008 (2) [...]

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Blackwood Ridge Pinot Noir 2008

November 26, 2009
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Colour: Plum red, with some transparency. Scents: Mild spice with blackcurrant and cherry, a very typical pinot noir. Taste: Fleshy, juicy plum and hints of rose. The wine is rather lacking in depth of flavour considering its tempting bouquet. ABV: 16% (Late Harvest) Related posts Nostros Reserva 2009 Pinot Noir (0) Italian Della Venezia Pinot [...]

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Blackwood Ridge Shiraz 2007

November 18, 2009
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Colour: Fresh, transparent blood red. Scents: Juicy dark plum, spice and dark berry. Taste: Hints of spice, plum and cherry. ABV: 14% (Late Harvest) Related posts Brewery Hill Shiraz 2008 (0) Paxton Jones Block Shiraz 2004, McLaren Vale, Australia (0) Greedy Sheep Cabernet Merlot 2007 (0) Dusty Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (1) Chalk Hill Snapper [...]

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Dusty Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

August 24, 2009
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Colour: Dark blood red. Scents: Spicy yet somewhat chemically – bizarrely enough it reminded me of spray paint! Taste: Quite juicy and complex on first taste, but quickly loses its depth. Taste of peeled red apple skins, red currants and tart plum. Thoughts: This red was 14.0% but wasn’t overwhelming. While I appreciated the flavour [...]

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Chalk Hill Snapper Point

August 18, 2009
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Colour: Very dark, rich chocolatey-red. Scents: Blackberry and juicy plum. On second inspection, beetroot and grapefruit. Taste: Deep and juicy, very drinkable. Not incredibly complex in flavour, but with enough depth to avoid the watery flavours that some other reds fall prey to. Held its own against lamb chops and houmous, which is no mean [...]

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Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon

July 31, 2009
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This one was suggested by one of the entrants in our recent competition so when I spotted it at Tesco I thought I would give it a try. This one is an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with a healthy 14% alcohol and I think it was around £4-5 although at the time they had a 25% [...]

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Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

June 11, 2009
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I was given this bottle by a friend recently and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. On the nose it was deep, spicy and leathery. Nice gentle tannins, full & fruity and a lovely warm spiced after taste. With many people recently suggesting big brands like Wolf Blass should be avoided I’m [...]

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Paxton Jones Block Shiraz 2004, McLaren Vale, Australia

June 9, 2009
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The Mediterranean climate of McLaren Vale where Paxton Vineyards is situated has always been an exceptional region in which to grow Shiraz grapes, with its warm summers, moderate winters and low humidity. Firmly committed to their biodynamic principles, Paxton produces wine only from their own vineyards and manages them all by promoting healthy, living soils [...]

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Wakefield Estate Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon

April 22, 2009
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This was my favourite red from the recent Cockburns of Leith tasting. After working our way though a few lighter reds, a couple of Beaujolais and some Pinot Noir we moved on to the Cabernet Sauvignon‘s and really enjoyed this one. Related posts Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon (3) Vistasur Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 [...]

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