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All Posts Tagged ‘New South Wales’

Robert Stein, Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine CasualRobert Stein, Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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June 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Robert Stein Shiraz Viognier 2017 – A Jubilant Red Blend

Robert Stein, Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: When people think of shiraz, they often think of an overpowering wine; this wine shows that subtlety exists in Australian wine making.[Read more]

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De Beaurepaire, Leopold Shiraz Viognier 2016, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Beaurepaire Leopold Shiraz Viognier 2016 – Fulsome & Aromatic

De Beaurepaire, Leopold Shiraz Viognier 2016, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz-viognier blend with lovely aromatics and silky, medium-plus tannin that is fulsome and aromatic.[Read more]

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De Beaurepaire, Le Chevalier Merlot Cabernet Petit Verdot 2016, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia , Wine Casual
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March 13, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Beaurepaire Le Chevalier Merlot Cabernet Petit Verdot 2016 – A Lush Midpalate with Lots of Well-Integrated Fruit

De Beaurepaire, Le Chevalier Merlot Cabernet Petit Verdot 2016, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A merlot-cabernet sauvignon-petit verdot red blend with a lush midpalate and lots of well-integrated fruit.[Read more]

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De Beaurepaire, Jeannette Reserve Chardonnay 2017, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Beaurepaire Jeannette Reserve Chardonnay 2017 – A Robust Flavor Range from Fruit to Toast

De Beaurepaire, Jeannette Reserve Chardonnay 2017, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A chardonnay with a robust flavor range from fruit to toast and many complex aromas in between.[Read more]

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De Beaurepaire, La Comtesse Chardonnay 2017, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Beaurepaire La Comtesse Chardonnay 2017 – Filled with an Airy, Light-Oak Character

De Beaurepaire, La Comtesse Chardonnay 2017, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A chardonnay with an airy light-oak character.[Read more]

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De Beaurepaire, Coeur d’Or Botrytis Semillon 2018, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 10, 2020
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De Beaurepaire Coeur d’Or Botrytis Semillon 2018 – Knocks it Out of the Park with Bright Fruit and an Energized Acidity

De Beaurepaire, Coeur d’Or Botrytis Semillon 2018, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: Sauternes in style, this semillon knocks it out of the park with bright fruit and an energized acidity.[Read more]

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Lowe, Zinfandel 2016, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 9, 2020
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Lowe Zinfandel 2016 – Full-bodied with Muscle

Lowe, Zinfandel 2016, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A red zinfandel with a red-cherry forward, full-bodied character and muscle that channels American red zin.[Read more]

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Lowe, Merlot 2016, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 7, 2020
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Lowe Merlot 2016 – A Full-Throttle Merlot

Lowe, Merlot 2016, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A full-throttle merlot with streaks of black fruit running throughout the length of the taste.[Read more]

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Logan, Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 5, 2020
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Logan Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018 – A Vivid Shiraz with Balance

Logan, Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz with concentration and body and yet is gentle enough to pair with white meats.[Read more]

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Moothi Estate, Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 3, 2020
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Moothi Estate Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018 – Fruit and a Nice Peppery Character

Moothi Estate, Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A fortified shiraz to finish your meal with that has a nice peppery character to it that traditional Port is lacking.[Read more]

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