Category Archives: Australia

Langmeil, The Long Mile, Three Gardens, SGM, Barossa, South Australia, 14.5% abv, 2010, C$27.00

Posted on December 15, 2013 by winellama

This wine first caught my eye because of the way it listed its varietals in an ever-so-slightly backward manner. Instead of the usual GSM, indicating dominance by Grenache, followed by Syrah and Mourvedre, this one has a majority of Shiraz … Continue reading →

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Vinaceous, Raconteur, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010, South Australia 14.5% abv, C$21.99

Posted on July 28, 2013 by winellama

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the greatest show on earth! Okay, while that may be slight hyperbole, for a mere $21.99 this Aussie wine is not only a smoking deal, it’s delicious to boot. The vineyard, Vinaceous … Continue reading →

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Campbells, Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Australia, 17.5% abv, 12 UK pds, 37.5 CL

Posted on July 16, 2013 by winellama

Shopping in the St. Alban’s Waitrose this past week, I was shocked and awed by the selection of still and fortified wines, sparklings and spirits available at what is essentially the British equivalent to a Whole Foods. And with this, … Continue reading →

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Viognier, Yalumba, Eden Valley, Australia, 2012, 14% abv, 13 GBP

Posted on July 15, 2013 by winellama

Jolly good. Yes, the Winellama is in England. One of my first shopping forays was to get myself to a Waitrose and pick up some wine. Not only was it the hottest day of the year in London, England, it … Continue reading →

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Shiraz, Katnook, Founder’s Block, Coonawarra, Australia, 2008, 13.5% abv

Posted on August 10, 2012 by winellama

  ‘I’m behind in my posts,’ I lament to my other half who replies with ‘Who’s watching and waiting?’ A good question. This wine is deep ruby with a nose of deep red fruit – especially raspberry – cinnamon spice … Continue reading →

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Skillogalee, Riesling, Clare Valley, Southern Australia 2011, 12% abv (C$22)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by winellama

Riesling is a specialty of the Clare Valley which lies north of Barossa and Adelaide in Southern Australia. It was settled by German immigrants – and much of their influence persists to this day in terms of place names as well as … Continue reading →

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