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The next in what has become a list of mind-boggling deals in the wine world, is the Trevor Jones Cabernet-Merlot. The wine sells elsewhere for $30 and that's not a bad deal, so $10 is off the charts. The wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot and sees a mixture of new and seasoned French oak. The nose has elements of plum, cherry, cedar, tobacco, earth and sandlewood. On the palate, the wine shows the developed character of an older wine with soft tannins, but still good acidity, giving the wine a juicy mouthfeel. At 13% ABV this is not... Read More » 

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From Stephen Tanzer's IWC: "Light gold. Spicy lime, lemon, white peach and mineral aromas, with a kiss of jasmine; avoids the herbaceous quality of most Southern Hemisphere versions of the variety. Clean and brisk, offering racy citrus zest and peach skin flavors along with dusty quinine and honeysuckle. Finishes clean and brisk." And from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Sauvignon Blanc comes from low yields of 2 tons per acre and was tank-fermented. Medium straw-colored, it has an alluring bouquet of fresh herbs, citrus, and gooseberry. This is... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Valletta is opaque purple-colored with a fragrant nose of toast, smoke, plum, and blueberry bordering on raisins. Thick and rich, this is a voluptuous, nearly over the top effort. Full-bodied, with well integrated tannins and a very long finish, this wine can be drunk now but it would be fascinating to see what becomes of it with 8-10 years in the cellar. At its asking price, it might be a prudent investment to lay away a few bottles. This is not a wine for delicate, European-trained palates. The proprie... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Polished and lively, with rhubarb and pomegranate notes that weave through plum and spice as this heads for the finish. The tannins are well-buffed. Drink now through 2015." 90 points James Halliday: "Lifted, vibrant red and black fruit aromas come through on the palate, and are joined by persistent tannins that just stay within the bounds of balance." (07/08) Wow, this is absolutely delicious Shiraz for a song. The nose is lifted with blueberry and blackberry fruit enhanced with notes of mineral and spice. On the palate, the... Read More » 

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95 points Robert Parker: "Binder's flagship offering, produced from a vineyard planted in on sandy, gravelly, loamy soils, is his Shiraz Hanisch. The 2004 was aged in a combination of French and American oak, more than half of which was new. It boasts a beautiful blue/purple color, great stuffing, and a fabulous perfume of crushed rocks, smoked meats, blackberries, cassis, and flowers. This thick, opulent, powerful Shiraz needs 4-5 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 20-25." (10/06) 93 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and juicy, with a lively fram... Read More » 

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90 points, a Best Value designation and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Ripe and open-textured, this is impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and doesn't take the foot off the gas pedal until the mineral-inflected finish has played through. Drink now through 2018. 5,000 cases imported." (09/09) 

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93 points from The Wine Enthusiast and number #13 in their Top 100: "There’s no doubt this is done in what some critics might call a fruit-bomb style. But boy is it gorgeously made. The creamy-smooth mouthfeel and lush layers of flavors effortlessly carry palate-saturating notes of licorice and plum. Long on the finish, with a surprising degree of elegance. A blend of various growers’ fruit vinified by winemaker Troy Kalleske. Drink now thru 2015." (11/07) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Pirathon is a new brand owned by wine enthusiast Stephen... Read More » 

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An untamed animal with minimal intervention (that means no filtering, no fining, and pretty much no hand of the wine maker in evidence whatsoever), this is a naturalist's dream: 100% juicy, soft and drinkable Shiraz in a fruit-forward, jammy and yet balanced style. A fantastic value and a lot of bang for around ten bucks. "Since I became aware of this property last year, I have been extremely impressed with the quality and value they have to offer. James Halliday who is one of Australia's foremost wine writers and founder of the Coldstream Hills winery a... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Pillar Box Red, a blend of 65% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot. Purple-colored, it exhibits an expressive nose of spice box, earth notes, blueberry, and black currant. Ripe, sweet, and layered, this nicely rendered red has exceptional balance and length for its humble price." (02/09) 

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92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Shotfire Shiraz was aged for 12-18 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak, 40% new. A saturated purple/black in color, this glass-coating effort has a nose of wood smoke, bacon, mineral, and blueberry that leaps from the glass. Rich and intense on the palate, it has layers of flavor, excellent balance, and a pure finish. It way over-delivers for its humble price. Drink it over the next six years." (02/09) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe, focused and silky, with a mild bite of tanni... Read More » 

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Great Pinot Noir fruit from great vineyards all around Victoria, Australia and great winemaking by superstar, wunderkind winemaker Bill Downie make this a no-brainer. Packaged with 24 different labels featuring fantastically clever illustrations from the great British illustrator Paul Davis. And, the greatest permutation of all: Great value. A light, bright and fresh Pinot Noir, well structured with savory, complex characters and nice texture. Rich plum, red berries, beetroot and herbal notes on the nose, with berries and rosemary following on the palat... Read More » 

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Bitch, a provocatively named 100% Grenache from R Wines, achieves the potential of this difficult-to-grow grape. Winemakers Chris Ringland and Lisa Wetherell use fruit from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Yields from the 25-year-old vines grown in sand over clay are modest, 3 to 5 tons an acre. Fleshy and round, with tons of jammy strawberry and raspberry fruit, this is neither shy nor light in the alcohol department, but it's so darn hard to bitch about the heat, when there is so much lip-smackingly good fruit! 

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92 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Inky ruby. Almost exaggerated aromas of creme de framboise, wild strawberry, blackberry, fresh violet and rose. Fleshy and silky, in an almost pinot way, with striking purity of red berry and candied cherry fruit. The finish is supple, sweet and deep, with mineral tones adding even more verve to this graceful beauty." (July/Aug '06) From one of the boutique, cult wine producers, the Bindi "Bundaleer" offers an elegant expression of Australian Shiraz. Coming in at 13.5 ABV the bouquet has notes... Read More » 

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92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Ball Buster blend has been an annual Best Buy and, even at the current asking price, the 2007 The Ball Buster is an awesome value (at least for hedonists). It is composed of 72% Shiraz, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Merlot aged for 12 months in seasoned French and American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it has a nose of cedar, leather, spice box, and blueberry that leaps from the glass. This is followed by a plush, full-bodied wine with gobs of flavor and superior length. This easy-to-understand effort de... Read More » 

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92 points James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion: "Really bright colour and lovely vibrant fruit; young, juicy and lots of fun with a touch of spice playing support to delicious cherry fruit; certainly a wine to be enjoyed and not necessarily in moderation. Screwcap." 13.9% alc. The nose explodes with dark cherries, cranberries and fresh raspberries backed by subtle nutmeg and cinnamon spices. Underlying truffles and meaty, wet earth and mushroom notes add complexity. The juicy palate displays fresh berries with a slippery, rich and slightly tart fin... Read More » 

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The softly undulating hills of the Clare Valley lie 130km north of Adelaide, just one hour's drive west of the Barossa Valley. Situated in a high altitude pocket, the cold winters and long hot days during the ripening period ensures the resultant wines are rich yet refreshing, delicate yet robust. The low rainfall, cool nights and warm days combine with the valley's rich red alluvial soils, slate and limestone to make a truly unique wine style. The different soil types and microclimates throughout the Clare Valley make it possible to grow full-flavored, ... Read More » 

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89 points and listed as a Best Value Under $20 in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! 88 points Stephen Tanzers IWC: "Ruby-red. Spicy blackberry and blueberry on the nose, with licorice, espresso and fresh violet notes gaining volume with air. Pliant dark fruit flavors display liqueur-like density and are a bit four-square, with strong back-end sweetness. Finishes soft and gently persistent. A bit simple but has tasty fruit." According to Wine Spectator: "This is firm, wrapping its chewy tannins around a core of tobacco-accented cherry and spice flavors. Bes... Read More » 

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91 points from Stephen Tanzer's IWC: "Inky ruby. Cracked pepper and raspberry on the nose, with suave mineral and spice undertones. Lively, finely etched red fruit flavors gain depth and sweetness with air, picking up notes of licorice and violet pastille. Juicy and alluring, with excellent finishing lift and clarity. This is delicious now." 93 points from James Halliday's Wine Companion: "The co-fermentation of 5% viognier lifts the mouthfeel of the wine without riding over its regional dark chocolate undertones; the two forces join together rather than... Read More » 

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This is not your typical Australian chardonnay. The 2006 Penfolds Chardonnay Thomas Hyland shows admirable balance and crisp fruit. Penfolds is well known for making one of the world’s greatest wines, their Hermitage-like Shiraz offering, which they call 'Grange.' They are also known for making many excellent affordable wines. The Thomas Hyland Chardonnay has a wonderful core of bright fruit with aromas of lanolin, white flowers and crushed stones which creates a harmonious and well-balanced wine. 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2008 Dry Riesling is light straw-colored with an alluring bouquet of honeysuckle, citrus, and apple. Medium-bodied with crisp, ripe, succulent fruit and buttressing acidity, this dry, tasty effort will evolve for 3-4 years and provide pleasure through 2018." (02/09) 89 points Wine Spectator: "Lean and crisp, with a resiny note atop fragrant apple and lime flavors. This is refreshing, but needs time to settle into itself. Best from 2009 through 2015." (11/08) Each individual block of grapes was picked at opt... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Shiraz “Bad Impersonator” was sourced from a single vineyard and aged in French oak, 20% new. It offers a bouquet of cedar, spice box, pepper, clove, and blueberry. This leads to a layered wine with excellent depth, silky tannins, fine balance and even some elegance. Drink this lengthy, fruit-filled wine over the next 6 years." (10/07) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Dark ruby. Smoky, graphite-accented blackberry and cassis aromas, with suave toasty oak adding complexity. Broad, f... Read More » 

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94 points from James Halliday's Wine Companion: "Against all the odds, has some spicy savoury aromas expected from a cool vintage, not a hot one; supple, juicy black fruits and licorice on the palate follow down a similar path, fine tannin to close. Cork finished." 93 pointsThe Wine Spectator: "Polished, round and focused, shining its blackberry, cherry, chocolate and cream flavors through the fine tannins to let them glow on the long, vivid finish. Best from 2011 through 2020. 1,766 cases made. " This wine in a vintage that was a bit spotty after 2004-... Read More » 

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Evidence of a very Down Under twist of fate, this wine is anything but evil. What could be nicer than top-rate Cabernet fruit from some of South Australia’s best regions made into a voluptuous wine by Chris Ringland and, it's all wrapped into an edgy package at a steal of a price? Evil is: 100 % Cabernet from 10 to 30 year old vines. Fruit came from three distinctly different regions: 38% McLaren Vale, 37% Barossa, 25% Pyrenees. Grab this wine before the big review comes in (like it received last vintage), or suffer the Evil feelings of knowing you miss... Read More » 

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This is quintessential Coonawarra Cab, with rich dark fruit flavors and gobs of concentration and toastiness. It's hard to beat this wine for sheer value and consumer friendliness. Featured by Food & Wine in their Dec '08 list of Global Values, saying "...don't overlook this velvety, spicy bottling; it's a classic Australian Cabernet at a very fair price." Coonawarra, along with Margaret River in Western Australia, are considered to be the best sites of expression for Cabernet. So, to get a wine of this quality and varietal character at this price is s... Read More » 

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90 points from Stephen Tanzer's IWC for this beautiful Adelaide Hills Chardonnay: "Greenish straw. Smoky, lees-accented orange and white peach aromas display exotic nuances of bacon, dried flowers and minerals. Chewy pit fruit flavors are dense and ripe but nicely braced by energetic minerality, which carries through the long, juicy finish. Gains weight on the back without losing focus. This is drinking beautifully right now." 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Evangeliste Reserve Chardonnay saw one-third of the wine aged in new Fren... Read More » 

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Shiraz can often be too big and obvious, with too much alcohol, too much oak, too much dead fruit, too much of everything. The Usual Suspects simply isn't like this. It's what McLaren Vale does best: vibrant fruit, complexity, elegance, balance and style. This is a 'thinking person's' shiraz that evolves and reveals itself as you progress through the bottle. 89 points From Stephen Tanzer's IWC: "Candied raspberry and floral scents are complemented by white pepper and dark chocolate nuances. Supple red and dark berry flavors become firmer and brighter wit... Read More » 

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A truly elegant Pinot Noir from Australia? Yes, if you know the seamless structure of wines from Western Australia it can be done. Fonty's Pool produces 100% estate grown fruit ranging from sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and the ubiquitous shiraz. It was the pinot that truly stood out with sweet cherry fruit, earthy spice notes and a bright supple finish. This is one of our best under $20 reds. (Keith Mabry, K&L Hollywood) According to James Halliday: "Overall, distinctly savoury style, with plenty of personality, though the tannins tremble on the bri... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "This is ripe and expressive, with a purity and clarity to the blueberry, plum and white pepper that lets the flavors sail on, lingering beautifully against superfine tannins. Drink now through 2015." 

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The ale by which all others should be measured. With its famous cloudy sediment and its distinctive balance of malt, hops and fruity characters, the old 'Red Label' is a tasty slice of Coopers history. Little has changed since Thomas Cooper produced his first batch of Coopers Sparkling Ale in 1862. It's still brewed naturally using the century old top fermentation method, and it still tastes great! Contains no additives or preservatives. 5.8% Alc 

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Created by the legendary Max Schubert, the mind behind of Penfolds Grange, Bin 389 is often referred to as 'Poor Man's Grange' or 'Baby Grange,' in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. Grapes are sourced from Padthaway, Bordertown and McLaren Vale, with smaller contributions from Barossa, Kalimna and Robe. 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep violet with a bright rim. Cherry-vanilla, blackberry and cola on the nose, with complicating notes of mint, vanilla an... Read More » 

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The fruit for this Pinot Noir is 100% hand-picked from their estate organic vineyards with yields coming in from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tonnes to the acre. The grapes are soaked for 2 days prior to fermentation in open top fermenters and hand plunged 3 times a day. Then the wine is pressed off the skins into tank to complete primary fermentation and then transfered to barrel to go through MLF. The wine sees 10 months in French barriques of which 30% is new. The nose offers plum, cherry, clove, earth and a hint of forest floor. On the palate there are fine tanni... Read More » 

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With complex aromas of raspberry, plum, white chocolate and a touch of smoky earth, this is rich and layered with spicy dark fruit, chocolate and silky tannins. This blend has superb aromas of butterscotch, plum, white chocolate, cherries and raspberry. Its big, unctuous texture and incredibly dense, spicy fruit give you a wonderfully rounded mouth-feel and a silky smooth finish. As in years past, the mouth-filling texture gives this wine a very long finish. Delicious! 

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92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Inky ruby. Powerfully scented bouquet of dark berries, smoky minerals and fresh flowers; this is really fragrant. Spicy black raspberry and cassis flavors stain the palate and are enlivened by zesty minerality. A strong iron note carries into the impressively broad, long finish." 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 was a big success and the 2006 Shiraz is almost as good. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up a nose of toasty oak and blueberry compote that jumps from the glass. Full-bodie... Read More » 

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90 points from Wine Advocate! - "The 2004 'Barossa Babe' Shiraz, the wine with the 'babe' on the back label, was aged for 18 months in French oak, 46% new. Much of the fruit came from ancient, 140-year-old vines. Purple-colored, it exhibits a fragrant perfume of pain grille, smoke, black pepper, espresso, tar, plum and blackberry. This is followed by a full-bodied wine that manages to combine elegance with its obvious power. There are tons of ripe fruit, layers of flavor, well-concealed tannins, and a long finish. Give this hedonistic effort 4-6 years to... Read More » 

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Listed as a Best Value for Under $20 in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (02/09) According to Wine Spectator: "Bright and jazzy, with a peppery note adding a nice accent to the cherry, cranberry and spice flavors, lingering on the polished finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dolcetto and Grenache. Drink now through 2011." (03/09) A "Best Buy" from Wine Enthusiast: "From star winemaker Ben Glaetzer, this is a full-bodied, moderately rich blended red consisting of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Shiraz, 10% Dolcetto and 5% Grenache. A solid value, it offers sli... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! It's Back! This wine was given 91 points last year by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and is a steal at $9.99. While the wine is given a South Australia "GI" (Aussie for Appellation or AVA) the concept is to have the wine dominated by fruit from McLaren Vale. The 2007 is a more than worthy follow up to the 2006, and shows lovely bright blue and blackberry fruit coupled with subtle notes of iron and mineral. On the palate the wine is rich with soft tannins and a hint of earth and mocha that are woven into the core ... Read More » 

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The Robert Oatley Rosé is made from Sangiovese, of all things, and in a distinctively bright, modern style: dry and a little savory, with mouth-filling red fruit flavors and a crisp refreshing finish. Excellent with a range of foods, from seafood to red meat! New York Times number #1 pick in their latest Rosé tasting: "It had that savory quality we really liked, along with restrained flavors, a tangy presence and an inviting texture...these were not obvious wines, conveying powerful fruit flavors and aromas. They were more evocative, with their allure st... Read More » 

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91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 05: "Dark red. Aromas of sweet tobacco, smoked meat, black raspberry, violet and cracked pepper; in a distinctly Northern Rhone style. Tactile and chewy, with flavors of ripe berry, licorice, roasted coffee and bitter chocolate. Finishes lush, with smooth, absorbed tannins and excellent concentration. This estate prefers to harvest on the late side, in order to achieve maximum complexity. It seems to work." 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Inky ruby. Sexy dark berry and cherry compote on the nose, with subtle mocha and incense notes. Sweet blackberry and cherry-cola flavors pick up some dusty tannins with air. Pleasantly juicy and fresh, with clean finishing fruit and a late jolt of licorice. This became more floral and minerally with air while maintaining its seductively fruity personality." (Sep/Oct 08) 89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Production of the 2007 Woodcutter’s Shiraz was greatly impacted by the drought conditions... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Round, generous and amazingly fresh, with a juicy hint of grapefruit playing against spicy pear, green guava and mint aromas and flavors that expand and persist onto the long, expressive finish. This just doesn't quit, remaining exquisitely balanced. Drink now through 2017. 500 cases imported." 97 points James Halliday: "This Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, and saints be praised, under screwcap, has awesome power, grace, and finesse, pure grapefruit, nectarine and peach-flesh aromas, framed by touches of toasty grilled nu... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (02/09) Chris Ringland and his band of winemakers have invented a wine that speaks to the label. Barossa-driven Shiraz, dark, rich, brooding, charismatic and out-and-out delicious. Lifted and ripe blackberry jam and kirsch aromas, complexed with oak chocolate characters, the palate has a rich smooth texture of black fruit and plums finishing with licorice and soft tannins. 100% shiraz sourced 85% from the Barossa Valley and 15% from Langhorne Creek. This got 92 points from Parker for the 2006, and we expect simila... Read More » 

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According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Dark purple. Powerful raspberry and blackberry on the nose, with a subtle floral accent. Sweet red and dark berry flavors are braced by zesty minerality and flesh out with air. Juicy, nicely focused cassis and blueberry on the finish, which is unusually energetic for this genre." (Jul/Aug 07) According to the Wine Spectator: "Pleasantly soft and spicy, with pretty berry and licorice flavors vying for attention as the fizzy texture flits past. Drink now." (09/08) 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Shiraz (75%) – Grenache (25%) was aged for 12 months in French oak. The Shiraz portion was sourced from importer Ben Hammerschlag’s high altitude McLaren Vale vineyard. Purple-colored, it offers complex aromas of Asian spices, vanilla, pepper, blueberry, and black cherry. Full-bodied with sweet fruit and ripe flavors, the wine has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. The finish is long and pure. Drink it through 2020. " 90 points Stephen Tanzer's IWC: "Inky red. Impressively complex aromas of black ... Read More » 

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Decanter Magazine Gold medal. This 10 year old tawny from Grant Burge is made from the Barossa's traditional tawny port varieties: grenache, mataro and shiraz. Complex rancio characteristics intoxicate on this port's bouquet, highlighted by fresh fruits that continue through onto the palate. Well-integrated, rich flavors come across sweet and mellow, finishing dry and balanced. 

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Expressive aromatics of lime and lemon with peaches, pears and apricot stone jumping out of the glass and spicy, floral notes in the background. Great balance on the palate, the luscious stone fruit and ginger spices harmonized by savory nutty characters from the Marsanne. Wonderful combination of freshness, complexity and balance between fruit flavor, acid and alcohol. According to Wine Spectator: "This silky white shows spicy pear and floral notes that mingle nicely on the finish. Drink now." (11/09) 

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90 points and a Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast: "Classic notes of lead pencil and black cherries open this elegant entry from Margaret River. Dense and concentrated in the mouth and embellished by hints of vanilla, this iwne has a long, complex finish and the ability to improve signifcantly over the next 5-10 years." (02/09) 94 points James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion: " Great colour, really vibrant: pure, focused cabernet fruit bouquet, with a typical savoury edge of black olive and cedar; more cassis on the palate and the oak comes through... Read More » 

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From the cool region of Southern Tasmania, Frogmore Creek fashions a German Kabinett halbtroken style Riesling from their organic vineyards that will knock you out. Even our former German wine buyer, Jeff Vierra, was blown away by the "FGR" which stands for forty grams residual but has also earned the nickname " freaking great Riesling"! The fruit is hand-picked and de-stemmed before being crushed and cold settling overnight. The bouquet is lifted with notes of lime, nectarine, apricot and minerals. On the palate, these flavors follow with hints of honey... Read More » 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Pale yellow. Vibrant aromas of pink grapefruit, apple and quince, with a dusting of talc. At once supple and precise, with fresh citrus and orchard fruit flavors and juicy minerality. The finish features refreshingly bitter citrus pith and skin character and very good energy and persistence." (Sep/Oct 08) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Lu Lu offers a superb bouquet of melon, citrus, and mineral leading to a broad, full-flavored, intense Sauvignon for drinking over... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Polished, round and expressive. A gorgeous mouthful of ripe blackberry, plum, cherry and exotic spices, with hints of leather and brown sugar nibbling at the edge. The finish rolls on and on against superfine tannins. Drink now through 2016." (07/08) 

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According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Vivid ruby. Spicy cherry-vanilla, plum and licorice on the nose, with cracked pepper and cocoa nuances building with air. Brighter red fruit flavors offer good precision, turning sweeter on the long, silky finish." (Sep/Oct 09) 

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