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Australian Wine Tasting Notes
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2003 Taltarni Pyrennes Victoria Australia Shiraz $20 Score: 89.0 This is a terrific Shiraz. From the nose through the finish this wine shows subtle soil and cedar notes infused with black fruits -- blackberry, cherry, plum. The tannin is firm, slightly bitter, but fairly unobtrusive if served with food. However, it is structured for long ageing and it should develop beautifully. Its stated alcohol level is 14.5%, but I don't believe it (wineries are allowed a 'fudge factor'); I suspect it's closer to 13.5%, as it comes off as balanced and lively. Rated for current drinking, it should only improve over the next 7 to 10 years. Good value. |
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1999 Yering Station "Yarra Valley, Victoria" Australia Chardonnay $20.00 Score: 91.0 "Light, lively and dry, this fascinating Chardonnay from Victorias oldest winery is a swirl of aromas and flavors - melon, pineapple, mint and grapefruit, with mineral tones on the finish. Excellent balance and finesse. " |
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1998 Wyndham Estate Bin 555 South Eastern Australia Shiraz $10.00 Score: 86.0 "Crab apple, plum and oak spice, and a hint of herb (oregano, perhaps), light tannin and decent length. Good value." |
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1999 McPherson South Eastern Australia Semillon Chardonnay Score: 85.0 "Lean and minerally, dry and herbal, with melon rind fruit character and a long dried marjorum finish. Good value at just $7.00" |
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1999 McPherson South Eastern Australia Chardonnay Score: 87.0 "With its delightful fig, grapefruit and tart melon fruit, I thought this was Semillon. But its a Chardonnay with crisp acidity and a hint of oak on the finish. Very good value at just $7.00" |
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1999 Heritage Road Reserve Old Mundalla Vineyard Limestone Coast Australia Shiraz $18.00 Score: 84.0 "Plum, pepper, salt, soft tannin, and full body, with a tart finish. " |
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1997 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Australia Shiraz $65.00 Score: 92.0 "A great Shiraz from the get-go. The nose is expansive and deep, with layers of subtle complexity: plums, leather, perfectly integrated oak, and best of all, its all in balance. A great wine now, it will only improve over the next decade. " |
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1999 McPherson South Eastern Australia Shiraz $8.00 Score: 86.0 "Raspberry-cherry fruit laced with black pepper notes in the nose, while on the palate it has dry, cherry pie fruit, light tannin and excellent balance. Fine value." |
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1999 McPherson South Eastern Australia Shiraz Cabernet $8.00 Score: 87.0 "The Shiraz holds the dominant position here, sweet, deep cherry pie fruit on the nose; dry cherry pie fruit on the palate, firm structure, well integrated tanin, silky texture and a moderately fruity finish. Good value." |
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1999 Heritage Road South Australia Merlot $13.00 Score: 84.0 "Yummy-soft, rich cherry-berry, light vanilla, light tannin, and a super fruit finish. Simple, but, but so fruity it puts a smile on your face." |
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1999 Heritage Road Reserve Old Mundalla Vineyard Limestone Coast Australia Shiraz $18.00 Score: 84.0 "Plum, pepper, salt, soft tannin, and full body, with a tart finish. " |
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1999 McPherson South Eastern Australia Shiraz $8.00 Score: 86.0 "Raspberry-cherry fruit laced with black pepper notes in the nose, while on the palate it has dry, cherry pie fruit, light tannin and excellent balance. Fine value." |
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1997 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Australia Shiraz $65.00 Score: 92.0 "A great Shiraz from the get-go. The nose is expansive and deep, with layers of subtle complexity: plums, leather, perfectly integrated oak, and best of all, its all in balance. A great wine now, it will only improve over the next decade. " |
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1999 McPherson South Eastern Australia Shiraz Cabernet $8.00 Score: 87.0 "The Shiraz holds the dominant position here, sweet, deep cherry pie fruit on the nose; dry cherry pie fruit on the palate, firm structure, well integrated tanin, silky texture and a moderately fruity finish. Good value." |
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1996 Stonehaven Padthaway Australia Shiraz $9.00 Score: 87.0 "Big, powrful, intense and warm, it has wild berry jam and smoke flavors, edium body, full body, and a warm spicy finish. Some of the panelists thought it was too warm." |
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