Angullong Fossill Hill Shiraz Viognier 2012

Angullong Fossill Hill Shiraz Viognier 2012

  08:13    Stu.

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Cassis, blueberry, touch of background spice and dustiness - the Viognier integration here is well handled, seen and not heard.

Flat profile, little of substance, acid shows a touch peaky - representative of the cool vintage from which it came. Little by way of length to recover it, not much to enthrall. 86

Tasted on: Thursday 4th September, a Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $24
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.angullong.com.au/

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Running With Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2013

Running With Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2013

  08:00    Stu.

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One of the most consistent and authentic Tempranillo in Australia, good value too. Listed here with RRP, but available sub-$20 via the website itself.

Florals, blue fruits carrying above that line with a savoury of undercarry of dried twigs. There's a little mocha/ café au lait line and cigar stub - in fact it morphed a bit and offered something new in the glass at each twist.

Medium to full, a bit of char, choc and licorice. Lovely little bitter pinch on the end too. Simply a delight to drink. 92

Tasted on: Tuesday 2nd September, a Leaf day 
Source: Sample
Price: $24
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.runningwithbulls.com.au/

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Longhop Rosé 2014

Longhop Rosé 2014

  21:03    Stu.

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Love the colour of this, kind of reminds me of Irn Bru (some of you might know of that sugar laden Glaswegian staple?).

You'll be pleased to hear that it tastes nothing like it. Red berry fruit freshness from the off, more strawberry backed up with a little raspberry - gives a sense of chermoula freshness/

Berry sweetness on the front palate, possesses a bit of textural weight too, not dry, nonetheless refreshing.

Ok length, chill and chill I'd suggest. 89

Tasted on: Thursday 4th September, a Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $18
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.oldplains.com/News.htm

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Mud House Pinot Gris 2013

Mud House Pinot Gris 2013

  08:00    Stu.

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Made by the highly regarded Ben Glover, the winery was recently purchased by Accolade Wines.

Expressely aromatic, lovely nuances of pear, stonefruit, citrus and even a suggestive note of nougat.

That doesn't quite carry through to the palate where there's a little tinned tropical fruit sweetness amidst a little interplay of texture. Not one to set the palate racing. 86

Tasted on: Sunday 31st August, a Flower day 
Source: Sample
Price: $18.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.mudhouse.co.nz/

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Yelland & Papps Devote Greenock Shiraz 2012

Yelland & Papps Devote Greenock Shiraz 2012

  21:13    Stu.

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I think of 2012 as a Shiraz year and I'm more inclined to think that in 2013 Grenache has the edge. Just my view of course, mind.

Essence of Greenock: chocolate, blueberry, cherry, a little mocha/coffee too.

Full and smooth, with a sense of ease, a fluidity. So drinkable yet with a base of earth and a touch of spice. Has a lasting carry through the finish, and a frame of fine tannin before it. Prima! 93

Tasted on: Saturday 30th August,  
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.yellandandpapps.com/

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Longhop Pinot Gris 2014

Longhop Pinot Gris 2014

  08:00    Stu.

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Long Hop is a partnership between old school buddies Dom Torzi (of torzi-Matthews) and Tim Freeland. Fruit is sourced from the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Fresh and fragrant, requisite pear with a little apple and spice cascading out of the glass.

Good balance, acid against a little swetness. Has a chalky feel to proceedings, a little like the crushed candies you could get as a kid (love hearts and the like). Surprisingly good length, not cloying. Happily go this. 88

Tasted on: Sunday 31st August, a Flower day 
Source: Sample
Price: $18
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.oldplains.com/News.htm

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Lowe Wines Nullo Mountain Pinot Gris 2013

Lowe Wines Nullo Mountain Pinot Gris 2013

  08:00    Stu.

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Can't say that I've seen too many Gris logging in just shy of 15%.

Honey and pear aromatics, pleasant enough. The alcohol is noticeable, showing itself through a spike of heat that persists in hanging around.

Somewhat akin to ground ginger. Not something I'd recommend, especially at the not insignificant $30. 84

Tasted on: Sunday 31st August, a Flower day
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 14.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.lowewine.com.au/

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