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| 2005 - Hazyblur Shiraz |
| Jul 15, 2009 |
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Very dark
red, almost black, with a bright pink rim. Incredibly multilayered nose that
you can feel go into your head and down your throat! Intoxicating nose of
dusty, sweet cherry and blueberry, dark flowers, ample spice, a hint of wood,
pork fat, and a tiny bit of powdered chocolate. On the palate it's huge and
lush, filling the mouth with velvety flavors. The finish lasts for over a
minute with a sweetness balanced by ample acid that's quite pleasing. Any
tannins are very soft. This is an opulent, delicious wine with personality.
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| 2007 - Terlato & Chapoutier, Domaine Shiraz / Viognier |
| Rhone Style blend, absolutely delicious! |
| Jun 15, 2009 |
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For QPR, this is a five-star wine! Medium red with lots of meaty syrah flavors complimented by pepper, cherry, cola, and dark fruits. VERY GOOD. The Viognier adds a lot to this blend and this wine has oodles of character. Think Rhone, not Australia. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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| 2006 - Turkey Flat Vineyards The Turk |
| The Turk is not a turkey |
| Jun 11, 2009 |
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| this was a nice (and reasonably priced) find at a new tapas/Moroccan bar in McLean, VA. Fabulous with chorizo/chicken/shrimp paella and three tapas appetizers ranging from sardines to lamb-stuffed sweet peppers. Sharp earthy/blackberry tones that shared the spices without fighting with them. Seductive nose to make you think you'd have it as an aperitif on other nights. Got to find a case now for home use. |
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| 2006 - Redbank Sauvignon Blanc Long Paddock |
| May 21, 2009 |
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Pretty delightful. Bright yellow / green, with strong notes of lemon and citrus peel on the nose. Incredibly refreshing, the bright citrus continues on the palate with Mexican lime and some really nice acid. Had me almost fooled for an unoaked Australian Chardonnay, but this is up my alley.
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| 9998 - Penfolds Koonunga Hill Merlot / Cabernet |
| Penfolds Koonunga Hill Merlot / Cabernet Blend |
| Mar 10, 2009 |
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Dark red core with a pink rim. This has an addictive sweet nose of concentrated blackberry juice that had me sniffing away. The juicy dark berry qualities continued on the palate. Interesting and very tasty.
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| 2004 - Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet |
| Jan 12, 2009 |
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| Dark purple/ruby core with a ruby rim. Fresh black cherry aromas backed by anise, cassis and a hint of spicy herbs. Easy entry on the palate with lush black cherry over wet stone, cassis and raspberry. Nice juicy finish. |
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| 2006 - R Wines Marquis Philips Roogle, Shiraz |
| Jan 09, 2009 |
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| Dark ruby core with a lighter pinkish/garnet rim. Spicy and medicinal on the
nose with some black fruits. Very fruity on the palate. A touch of heat
leading to a jammy, somewhat cloying sweet spicy finish. |
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| 2005 - Kilikanoon Shiraz Testament |
| Aussie Shiraz at its best! |
| Dec 02, 2008 |
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| Oh my, this rich, velvety Shiraz is great now, but i'm cellaring my other two bottles for some future special occasians - like 20 years from now! |
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| 2006 - Mollydooker Carnival of Love |
| Slurp, Slurp |
| Aug 29, 2008 |
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| I am not that creative or superlative, I just know what suites my taste. I opened a bottle of LOVE three days ago and for two days I realized the taste of love I have searched all my life for was finally found. Yessiree two days of bliss thanks to Sparky. |
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| 2006 - Yellow Tail Chardonnay The Reserve |
| Light and Forgetful |
| Aug 03, 2008 |
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With the stunning value of the Yellowtail Reserve Shiraz, we thought we would try it's Chardonnay counterpart, from the same year. But this Chard was so light, so basic, so uninteresting, I could hardly think of anything to say about it. Light body, light flavor, very shallow...no wood, no depth, no distinguishable Chardonnay flavors. Instead of pouring the remainder down the drain I'm going to reduce it to use in a sauce.
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| 2004 - Australian Domaine Wines The Hattrick |
| Flavorful, soft and supple |
| Jul 20, 2008 |
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| As a fan of Australian wines, this one caught my attention due to its blend. With 49% Shiraz, 46% Grenache, and 5% Cabernet, this wine delivers a hattrick of its own. The nose brings nice berry fruit aromas to the fore. Letting it breathe a bit after opening allows the immediate sense of alcohol dissipate. And then there's the taste. Soft and round, the wine coats the palate with concentrated red fruit flavors while making this wine an extremely easy drinker. If you can find it, give it a try. It runs around $40 but well worth it if you're into Aussie wines. |
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| 2006 - Yellow Tail Shiraz The Reserve |
| Great QPR |
| Jun 27, 2008 |
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This wine caught my attention after reading the WS review that scored it 89...and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fruit forward, balanced, and delicious, we kept pouring a little bit more...until it was gone. At such a low price, it's a great QPR...just make sure you get "the reserve" and not the regular Yellowtail, as there's a huge difference.
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