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Viognier, Tahbilk, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia, 2014, 13.8% abv.

This wine is produced at Tahbilk where 5 generations of the Purbrick family have been involved in winemaking since the current owner’s great grandfather purchased the vines in 1925.  Viognier was planted here in the 1990s. Medium lemon in colour, … Continue reading

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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

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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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