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Delicious wine from the southern most wine growing region in Africa, Elim. Expect to hear a lot more from Elim in the next few years. It’s staying where it is, but the wine is going places.
Read more on Black Oystercatcher “Triton”, Elim, South Africa 2006...
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, €20-€30
A new blend of Aussie confidence from a crowd who call themselves Some Young Punks.
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Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Wine, €10-€15
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Video, €10-€15
I’ve tried most of the Adams family; the girls Semillon, Pinot Gris and Riesling and the boys, Cabernet-Shiraz, The Fergus (a GSM Rhône blend) and now for the Shiraz, available from Tesco (€14.05).
Read more on Video tasting: Tim Adams Shiraz, Clare Valley 2005...
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Wine, €10-€15, €15-€20, €30 plus
Three of my picks from last week’s Barossa evening with Wine Australia.
Read more on Three of the best from Barossa on Australia Day...
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When it comes to wine, Tesco have really upped their game in the last couple of months. They have some true gems nestled amongst what often seems an infinitude of choice. The following wines, I believe, punch well above their weight and price bracket. In my book they have what you might call an excellent [...]
Read more on Three of the best: Australian wines from Tesco...
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My intentions were honorable, simply to poke my head in to say hello John Wilson and John McDonnell. However, the road to home is paved with good intentions and when I saw the range of eclectic styles, flavors and prices John had picked, I had to stick around a little longer than intended. Inside, some of my highlights.
Read more on Advance Australia Fair: John Wilson’s Favourite Australian Wines...
John McDonnell and Dermot Nolan (MW) brought the Landmark Australia Tutorial experience to Dublin last week. A rare chance to try some of Australia’s finest wines.
Read more on Landmark Australia: The Tutorial Experience comes to Ireland...
Saved in Sour Grapes recommends, Video, Wine, €15-€20
Tasting of the older brother of the recent Miss Harry, the Ned & Henry’s Barossa Shiraz from Hewiston. Bloody nice stuff, too.
Read more on Video tasting: Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2005, Barossa Valley...
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Video, €20-€30
I take the Elderton Barossa Shiraz for a ride in my latest video tasting. A silky smooth Shiraz from a beautiful part of Australia.
