Brooke J.
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Gevrey Chambertin La Justice 2007
Not bad for Saturday arvo, between 2! Eastern Peale not opened yet but looking forward to trying Owens work!
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The Deanery Vineyards Adelaide Hills Bull Paddock Shiraz
Last nights plonk-a ripper!
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Barbaresco Riserva 2005
Enough said.
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Rioja Alta Arana
With dinner a European (gr8 recommendation @birdonawire ) Very nice and pretty, although 04 and not much left!
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Marques De Murrieta Rioja 2001
I've decided I like Spanish tempranillo! Beautiful secondary characters, great structure.
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Target Guly Pinot Noir 2007
03 holding up extremely well, @mtdifficulty make good booze.
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Littorai Cerise Vineyard 2009
Serious wine!
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Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses 2005
Burg too tight, leave another 5. Oregon Drouhin very pleasant.
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Clos Pepe Estate Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2007
Very very tasty. Nice mix of old world savory and new world clean flavors. Balanced and beautiful.
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Bloody Hill Pinot Noir Mayer Yarra Valley 2011
Savory aromas and red berry flavors. Balanced but a little green, reflective of vintage.
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Alsace Grand Cru Dopff Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sporen 2009
A little too sweet, but not bad with a curry!
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Picollo Ernesto Gavi 2010
Crisp and fresh. Perfect on this muggy Sunday arvo.
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2003 La Strada
2nd flight. More Consistent than the first. La strada was better than 02, hc fresh and clean, cv a little disappointing.
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La Strada
Flt 1. La strada, tired. Chambolle, good, chambertin opened up a bit, vinero perfumed, interesting fresh and my pick.
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Tight, closed, with great bones. Better after decant, better again in a few more years despite already be 11 yrs old.
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Yattarna 97. Too oaky! Well past it, no freshness or fruit anywhere. Bit of a shame but 14 years old so not unexpected.
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Atr Roses Pinot Grigio 2011
Pink tinge, obviously some skin contact. Nice full mouthfeel, easy clean drink.
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Domain Road Vineyard Dry Riesling 2010
Dry, fresh, citrus and slightly fruity. Very refreshing on this balmy Sunday evening at all nations Richmond.
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Willow Creek Pinot Noir 2009
Ripe, almost meaty nose. Savory throughout with good mfeel and length. Very pleasant without transcending.
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Paul Conti Chenin Blanc 2010
A Nice level of flinty reductiveness on the nose and a pleasant clean mouthfeel. Good easy summer drinking.
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Target Gully Pinot Noir 2003
Took time to open, still showing well, certainly well balanced. Mt difficulty do make great wine.