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Tag Archives: Australia
Chardonnay, Freycinet Vineyard, Tasmania, 2012, 13% abv
Straight from the wettest climate in Australia, the Tasmanian down under, this marvelous example of an elegantly finished Chardonnay came to us via Jodie whose mum packed it in her suitcase on a recent trip to BC. Tasmania boasts the … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Chardonnay, WHITE
Tagged Australia, chardonnay, Freycinet, Tasmania, white wine
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Pinot Noir, Philip Shaw No. 8, Koomooloo Vineyard, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2012, 12.5% abv, AUS $40
As Jodie put it, “Who the heck drinks Pinot from Orange!?” We do, and it was delicious. But just where is Orange? It’s out of the way, even for wine geeks. Cool and at a high altitude (the 123 acres … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, OTHER, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged Australia, Koomooloo Vineyard, NSW, Orange, Philip Shaw No. 8, red wine
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Tahbilk, Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia, 2011, 11.5% abv, C$19
It’s Saturday here on Canada’s west coast and I’m combining a few of my favourite things – Tahbilk’s Marsanne and Canadian U20 Women’s Rugby team playing the US All Americans. Full disclosure, the scrum half is my daughter. It’s half … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, WHITE
Tagged Australia, Central Victoria, marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, Tahbilk
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Tahbilk, Museum Release, Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia, 2007, 12% abv, C$21
This is a fabulous find that will not break your bank but tastes great. It’s made from Marsanne grapes that are sometimes called ‘Ermitage’ because they originated in France’s Rhone Valley and were used in white Hermitage wines. These days, Marsanne … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, Tahbilk, white wine
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Brokenwood, Sémillon , Hunter Valley, Australia, 2012, 10.5% abv, C$30
I’ll bet you know what White Bordeaux is – but have you ever heard of the Sémillon grape? White Bordeaux is always a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon added to build out the body. Sauvignon Blanc has a following … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Brokenwood, Hunter Valley, Sémillon, semillon, white wine
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Viognier, Yalumba, Eden Valley, Australia, 2012, 14% abv, 13 GBP
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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Tagged Australia, Eden Valley, viognier, white wine, yalumba
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Foxgrove, Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 13% abv, US$7 for 187 ml
It’s my birthday and I’ll drink if I want to – even at 30,000 feet out of a tiny, plastic bottle. Right away, I’m suspicious – the cute little red fox pictured on the Barbie-sized packaging, the eponymous ‘Southeastern Australia’ … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged airplane wine, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Foxgrove, red wine, shiraz
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Stickleback Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dolcetto, Lagreine, Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast, Southern Australia, 2009, C$17
Available in BC at your local government liquor store, here’s an interesting blended table wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz offer structure, the Dolcetto brightness and acidity and the Lagreine spice and tannin. This wine is made from grapes that … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Dolcetto, Lagreine, RED, Red, red wine, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, dolcetto, Heartland Stickleback, lagreine, red wine, shiraz
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Shiraz, Katnook, Founder’s Block, Coonawarra, Australia, 2008, 13.5% abv
‘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
Posted in Australia, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged Australia, coonawarra, katnook, red wine, shiraz
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