100% Chardonnay, 60% from 2009. Lemon, toast, minerals and some meal aromas. Nice intensity with a layer of fruit sitting nicely over a mineral element. Flows well across the palate.
100% Chardonnay, 2009 base fruit. More toast than the Longitutde, with orange peel, some some spice and minerals. Powerful palate, it's long and there is finesse even with the power. Lovely wine and just as good as the Longitutde.
50% 2008 and 50% 2009 fruit. Floral and earthy aromas. Nicely balanced, with some essential driven character. Finishes just ever so slightly soft but it is very nice overall.
Floral and citrus nose up front with an nutty and earthy edge to it providing more interest. Texturally excellent, this is weighty in style but utterly delicious.
100% Pinot Meunier, disgorged 01/13 - 60% from 2006 fruit. Roses, earth, lime and some apple aromas. Nicely rich on the palate, there is good acidity to counter. Persistent and lovely.
50% 2006 fruit. Rose petals and lemon with spice. Driving acidity on the palate, it is quite prominent and while it is refreshing, it's on the edge of being too dominant.
Disgorged November 2012. 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. 60% 2003 fruit. Nutty and lemon aromas. The palate has some good texture to it and there is even a bit of grip. Acidity stands out too, but the fruit is richer than the Tradition and so it is handled better.
November 2012 disgorgement. 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay - 60% 2005 fruit. Earth, turkish delight and sweet red cherries. The palate has some sweet fruit up front and medium length. An enjoyable wine but value for money is questionable.
Blend of Riesling, Rieslaner, Scheurebe and Pinot Blanc from a 1L bottle. Simple slate nose. Palate is mildly sweet with medium to low acidity. Good easy drinking.
Pear with a hint at lemon on the nose. The palate has a touch of sugar but it's only barely there. Length is a little bit short and while its simple it's decent enough to drink.
Strong mineral influence with spice, pear and a hint at earth. Very good balance and composure, the length could be a bit better but this is very nice.
Spice, apricot, apple and floral notes. Plenty of spice on the palate as well, good fruit intensity and acidity. Impressive depth to it as well. There is plenty to like about this wine.
Some funky earth and spice gives the nose interest. Great pure fruit with roundness but some acidity behind it to give it drive. Really impressive at this level.
Apricot, ginger and grapefruit. Acidity is spot on with the fruit flavour filling your mouth and the acid drives it into a long finish. Should age well.
Lots of floral notes and orange rind. Generous mouthfeel but still has a sense of restraint. Lovely wine that will benefit greatly from time in the bottle.
Very floral with turkish delight and appealing ripe peaches. Lots of ripe fruit on the palate but it has texture and good acidity. Some more time needed to show its best.
Grapefruit and other citrus with white florals and slate. Compelling depth to the palate, I love the restrained sweetness that is present. Really, really (really) good and has the potential to be stunning.
Declassified from the Hoddles Creek and Woori Yallock sites. Toast, some lees influence and straw. Palate is quite fruit forward but it has good balance to it. A likeable wine at a superficial level.
Lovely perfumed nose with some light citrus in the background. The palate has great texture, there is good balance with just a touch of fruit sweetness coming through. Great stuff.
A bit reduced, some match and slate. Palate is lean, with some fruit coming through after some swirling. Medium length, I think this would be better with some time to develop.
Grassy, smoky, capsicum aromas. Palate has that same smokiness but I really like it as it adds complexity. A wine that was pretty hard to pin down right away.
Lots of floral perfume with lime and light grass. The palate is good, there is just flashes of fruit richness and the overall impression is of vibrancy. Carries quite well lengthwise. Impressive.
Grass, lemon and good minerality on the nose. Palate has good interest, there is restrain combined with hints at fruit roundness around the edges. Very good balance and should age with grace.
Quite perfumed nose with a touch of herb and pineapple in the background. Medium length with a fine core of minerality and good balance. Drinks very easily.
Spice, lemon rind and white floral notes. I like the minerality on the palate against the tiny lick of residual sugar. Needs time, it is good but very young right now.
Lovely aromatics - peach, pear and spice. Classy, restrained palate - a step up on some of the earlier wines. The fruit depth is very good, excellent stuff here.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Restrained nose - mineral with some floral notes. The palate is more open with good fruit weight that is well proportioned alongside the oak. Good, balanced power that will do well with time.
France, Burgundy, Côtes d'Auxerre, Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
White florals and honey on the nose. The palate is quite powerful, with good flow to it. Medium length, the fruit just needs a bit more depth to it but I liked it.
Straw and lemon with a touch of florality. Medium power palate with some appeal to it. Not enough depth to be great but it's a good wine that will drink well over the short to medium term.
Stalks, cherry and spice. Palate is light and the fruit depth is a little disappointing for this wine. Medium length but not enough interest at the price point asked.
Appealing aromatics of truffle, earth, cherry and spice - really draws you into the wine. Lithe on the palate but there is excellent detail and texture. Delicious and right in the zone for drinking.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Earth, stalk and minerals in a nicely complex nose. Palate has more black fruit but the earth is still prominent. Good but the sweet black fruit is maybe a touch overdone for my personal preference.
Cherry and spice on the nose. Lightly fruited palate, there is an element of structure but I don't think its a wine that will benefit from age - I like it now though!
Smoky, toast, cherry and earthy nose. Approachable palate with bright red fruit that has some depth to it. Well balanced, and has some character to it that appeals.
Nice perfumed nose with rose, pepper and blackcurrant. Palate is restrained and has plenty of spice, in the classic cool climate style. Good length, this is very easy to like.
Lifted blackcurrant nose, with florals, cedar and spice. Really nice mouthfeel, the balance here is spot on with the savoury elements mixed in with delicious restrained red fruit. Impressive, especially for the vintage in question. Should age well over the medium term.
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Some animale, earthy, rhubarb and tar. Nice mix between the savoury elements and restrained black fruit on the palate. Medium length and should age well.
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Meaty and earthy, with blackcurrant and smoke. Palate has black fruit intensity but it isn't over the top with the ripeness. Good texture and ageing potential.
Musky and earth with undergrowth, licrorice and raspberry - interesting and I liked it. Rich fruit on the palate, with a layer of spice and the tannins coming in to provide structure. Very well balanced and good length.
There has been some controversy about this wine, with various critics hating or loving it, I think the wine is great based on this quick taste!
Iron, earth, berries and chocolate. Palate has some iron character as well, with the tannins fine but quite assertive right now. Good and should get better over the medium term.
Cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and tar. Tannins are ultra fine and work very well with some dark, dense fruit. A powerful wine but all the components are in proportion. Superb.
NV Larmandier-Bernier Longitude 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
100% Chardonnay, 60% from 2009. Lemon, toast, minerals and some meal aromas. Nice intensity with a layer of fruit sitting nicely over a mineral element. Flows well across the palate.
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NV Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Latitude 91 Points
France, Champagne
100% Chardonnay, 2009 base fruit. More toast than the Longitutde, with orange peel, some some spice and minerals. Powerful palate, it's long and there is finesse even with the power. Lovely wine and just as good as the Longitutde.
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2007 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Premier Cru Terre de Vertus 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Toast, green apple and earthy nose. Palate has good spice with very good balance between lean mineral fruit and acidity. Intense and long.
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NV Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 90 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
50% 2008 and 50% 2009 fruit. Floral and earthy aromas. Nicely balanced, with some essential driven character. Finishes just ever so slightly soft but it is very nice overall.
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2006 Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Floral and citrus nose up front with an nutty and earthy edge to it providing more interest. Texturally excellent, this is weighty in style but utterly delicious.
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NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny 90 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
100% Pinot Meunier, disgorged 01/13 - 60% from 2006 fruit. Roses, earth, lime and some apple aromas. Nicely rich on the palate, there is good acidity to counter. Persistent and lovely.
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NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Tradition Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
50% 2006 fruit. Rose petals and lemon with spice. Driving acidity on the palate, it is quite prominent and while it is refreshing, it's on the edge of being too dominant.
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NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru VP 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Disgorged November 2012. 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. 60% 2003 fruit. Nutty and lemon aromas. The palate has some good texture to it and there is even a bit of grip. Acidity stands out too, but the fruit is richer than the Tradition and so it is handled better.
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NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
November 2012 disgorgement. 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay - 60% 2005 fruit. Earth, turkish delight and sweet red cherries. The palate has some sweet fruit up front and medium length. An enjoyable wine but value for money is questionable.
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2011 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 94 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Beautiful floral nose with peach, pear and botrytis. Balanced with a stunning core of acidity that controls and focuses the rich fruit. A great wine.
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2012 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Trocken 88 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Lemon, slate and white florals. Acidity is at the fore with some light and lean fruit in the background. Medium length and fine for the level.
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NV Müller-Catoir Gutswein Trocken 87 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Blend of Riesling, Rieslaner, Scheurebe and Pinot Blanc from a 1L bottle. Simple slate nose. Palate is mildly sweet with medium to low acidity. Good easy drinking.
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2011 Müller-Catoir Riesling MC trocken 86 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Pear with a hint at lemon on the nose. The palate has a touch of sugar but it's only barely there. Length is a little bit short and while its simple it's decent enough to drink.
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2011 Müller-Catoir Haardter Riesling Kabinett trocken 89 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Strong mineral influence with spice, pear and a hint at earth. Very good balance and composure, the length could be a bit better but this is very nice.
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2010 Müller-Catoir Breumel in den Mauern Riesling Großes Gewächs 91 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Spice, apricot, apple and floral notes. Plenty of spice on the palate as well, good fruit intensity and acidity. Impressive depth to it as well. There is plenty to like about this wine.
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2011 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Trocken 90 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Some funky earth and spice gives the nose interest. Great pure fruit with roundness but some acidity behind it to give it drive. Really impressive at this level.
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2011 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling trocken Rheingau 89 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Floral with spice and pear. Dry but the fruit sweetness gives it appeal right now. Good length.
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2011 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Trocken 91 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Apricot, ginger and grapefruit. Acidity is spot on with the fruit flavour filling your mouth and the acid drives it into a long finish. Should age well.
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2010 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Cuvée Théo 90 Points
France, Alsace
Lemon and pear with some light florals. Palate is heavily mineral driven with a coil of acid that really gives the palate some spark. Great stuff.
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2011 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg 91 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
Lots of floral notes and orange rind. Generous mouthfeel but still has a sense of restraint. Lovely wine that will benefit greatly from time in the bottle.
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2011 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Reserve 90 Points
France, Alsace
Very floral with turkish delight and appealing ripe peaches. Lots of ripe fruit on the palate but it has texture and good acidity. Some more time needed to show its best.
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2010 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum 94 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
Grapefruit and other citrus with white florals and slate. Compelling depth to the palate, I love the restrained sweetness that is present. Really, really (really) good and has the potential to be stunning.
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2011 Mac Forbes Chardonnay 89 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Declassified from the Hoddles Creek and Woori Yallock sites. Toast, some lees influence and straw. Palate is quite fruit forward but it has good balance to it. A likeable wine at a superficial level.
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2012 Mac Forbes Riesling EB04 Tradition 91 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Lovely perfumed nose with some light citrus in the background. The palate has great texture, there is good balance with just a touch of fruit sweetness coming through. Great stuff.
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2010 Mac Forbes Chardonnay Hoddles Creek 91 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Hay, apple, pear and light toast. Palate has fruit richness that is tempered by good acidity and structure. Good length and finesse.
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2011 Mac Forbes Chardonnay Woori Yallock 89 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
A bit reduced, some match and slate. Palate is lean, with some fruit coming through after some swirling. Medium length, I think this would be better with some time to develop.
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2011 Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération XIX 89 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Grassy, smoky, capsicum aromas. Palate has that same smokiness but I really like it as it adds complexity. A wine that was pretty hard to pin down right away.
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2010 Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Lots of floral perfume with lime and light grass. The palate is good, there is just flashes of fruit richness and the overall impression is of vibrancy. Carries quite well lengthwise. Impressive.
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2011 Gérard Boulay Sancerre Clos de Beaujeu 89 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Fresh cut grass and rockmelon. Mouthfeel is good and there is richness against a background note of grass. Acidity gives it some persistence.
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2011 Gérard Boulay Sancerre Monts Damnés 85 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Bland. Touch of herb and okay balance but did nothing for me.
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2011 Gérard Boulay Sancerre La Comtesse 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Grass, lemon and good minerality on the nose. Palate has good interest, there is restrain combined with hints at fruit roundness around the edges. Very good balance and should age with grace.
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2011 François Chidaine Vouvray Sec Les Argiles 89 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
Quite perfumed nose with a touch of herb and pineapple in the background. Medium length with a fine core of minerality and good balance. Drinks very easily.
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2009 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Bournais 90 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Montlouis-sur-Loire
Intense floral perfume with lemon pie, lanolin and pineapple. There is crunchy acidity and good fruit weight to balance. Good length.
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2011 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Clos du Bourg 90 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
Spice, lemon rind and white floral notes. I like the minerality on the palate against the tiny lick of residual sugar. Needs time, it is good but very young right now.
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2011 Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Lemon and slate nose. Dilute on the palate, falling off further on the back palate. Okay.
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2009 Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Reserve 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Good strawberry perfume and pear/lime elements to the nose. Good fruit on the palate with the minerality prominent as well.
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2010 Moreau-Naudet & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Tightly wound, mostly mineral with a touch of unripe peach. Palate is well balanced with nice mouthfeel. Good length and should age nicely.
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2009 Bannockburn Chardonnay S.R.H. 91 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong
Match, floral and a touch of honey. Palate has both great fruit intensity and purity. Very good length. Lovely wine.
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2008 Moreau-Naudet & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
Lovely aromatics - peach, pear and spice. Classy, restrained palate - a step up on some of the earlier wines. The fruit depth is very good, excellent stuff here.
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2011 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Vanilla, citrus and spice with some oak evident. Well structured palate, it needs time to unwind.
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2011 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Restrained nose - mineral with some floral notes. The palate is more open with good fruit weight that is well proportioned alongside the oak. Good, balanced power that will do well with time.
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2009 Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre Biaumont 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côtes d'Auxerre, Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
White florals and honey on the nose. The palate is quite powerful, with good flow to it. Medium length, the fruit just needs a bit more depth to it but I liked it.
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2009 Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre Gueules de Loup 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côtes d'Auxerre, Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
Banana and lime nose. Palate is elegant, but it strays into austerity for my taste.
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2011 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Floral and slate nose. The palate is rounded but the acidity drives it through and into a lingering finish. Very good.
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2011 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Meursault Clos du Cromin 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Toast and honeyed richness to the nose. The palate is generous in its flavour profile. Medium length and depth.
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2012 Verget Mâcon-Villages Terres de Pierres 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Villages
Lime and peach on the nose. Palate is lean and a touch short but it is decent overall.
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2011 Benjamin Leroux Meursault Les Vireuils 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Good perfume, spice, straw and smoke aromas. Lovely balance with good length. Fruit has depth to it and really nice weight.
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2012 Bindi Chardonnay Composition 88 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges
Straw and lemon with a touch of florality. Medium power palate with some appeal to it. Not enough depth to be great but it's a good wine that will drink well over the short to medium term.
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2012 Bindi Pinot Noir Composition 88 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges
Cherry, strawberry and rhubarb. Light and pretty palate. Pleasant to drink.
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2011 Bindi Pinot Noir Block 5 88 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges
Stalks, cherry and spice. Palate is light and the fruit depth is a little disappointing for this wine. Medium length but not enough interest at the price point asked.
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2003 Bindi Pinot Noir Original Vineyard 90 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges
Earth, bright red cherry and some light smoke. Medium bodied with very good texture and light red fruit. Drink from now to 5 years.
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1998 Bindi Pinot Noir Block 5 92 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges
Appealing aromatics of truffle, earth, cherry and spice - really draws you into the wine. Lithe on the palate but there is excellent detail and texture. Delicious and right in the zone for drinking.
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2011 Daniel Bouland Morgon Corcelette 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon
Cherry, rhubarb and smoke. Strawberry fruit dominates the palate, with a light tannic grip that covers the sweet fruit. Tasty.
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2011 Pierre-Marie Chermette Moulin-à-Vent Les Trois Roches 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent
Stalk, some raspberry and cherry. Palate has some stalk to it as well, with good texture. Savoury and well balanced.
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2011 Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie Poncié 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie
Mineral and cherry nose with some florals. Palate is savoury and earthy with medium length.
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2011 Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie Les Garants 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie
Graphite, spice, earth and cherry - very appealing nose. Good length on the palate, with a light touch of tannin and good fruit.
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2011 Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Rose, raspberry and earth. Palate has that streak of raspberry through it as well. Fine tannins and good length.
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2010 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin en Jouise 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Earth, stalk and minerals in a nicely complex nose. Palate has more black fruit but the earth is still prominent. Good but the sweet black fruit is maybe a touch overdone for my personal preference.
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2011 Mac Forbes Pinot Noir 88 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Violets with a touch of stem influence. The palate is lithe but it has appeal and a savoury edge to it.
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2011 Mac Forbes Pinot Noir Gruyere 89 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Cherry and spice on the nose. Lightly fruited palate, there is an element of structure but I don't think its a wine that will benefit from age - I like it now though!
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2011 Mac Forbes Pinot Noir Woori Yallock 90 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Smoky, toast, cherry and earthy nose. Approachable palate with bright red fruit that has some depth to it. Well balanced, and has some character to it that appeals.
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2010 Mac Forbes Syrah Gruyere 90 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Nice perfumed nose with rose, pepper and blackcurrant. Palate is restrained and has plenty of spice, in the classic cool climate style. Good length, this is very easy to like.
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2011 Mac Forbes Hugh 91 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Lifted blackcurrant nose, with florals, cedar and spice. Really nice mouthfeel, the balance here is spot on with the savoury elements mixed in with delicious restrained red fruit. Impressive, especially for the vintage in question. Should age well over the medium term.
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2012 Spinifex Papillon 89 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Cherry and light earth. Good spice and texture to the palate with a pinch of bright fruit, medium length. Drink now while the bright fruit persists.
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2010 Spinifex Esprit 90 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Some animale, earthy, rhubarb and tar. Nice mix between the savoury elements and restrained black fruit on the palate. Medium length and should age well.
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2010 Spinifex Shiraz Bete Noir 91 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Meaty and earthy, with blackcurrant and smoke. Palate has black fruit intensity but it isn't over the top with the ripeness. Good texture and ageing potential.
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2011 Pierre Gaillard St. Joseph 88 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Cherry, licorice and plum nose. Palate is quite fleshy, with medium length.
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2012 Equis Crozes-Hermitage Équinoxe 88 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Raspberry and black cherry with licorice and an odd tropical note as well. Medium length, there is a tannic kick to it that I like.
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2011 Graillot Syrah Heathcote 92 Points
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Heathcote
Musky and earth with undergrowth, licrorice and raspberry - interesting and I liked it. Rich fruit on the palate, with a layer of spice and the tannins coming in to provide structure. Very well balanced and good length.
There has been some controversy about this wine, with various critics hating or loving it, I think the wine is great based on this quick taste!
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2010 Domaine des Lises Crozes-Hermitage 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Iron, earth, berries and chocolate. Palate has some iron character as well, with the tannins fine but quite assertive right now. Good and should get better over the medium term.
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2011 Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône La Calade 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Raspberry, rose petal and licorice. A touch of meaty flavour and more raspberry on the palate. Medium length.
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2010 Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Earthy, cherry and raspberry nose. Very, very impressively structured. Nice balance but time is essential for this to show its best.
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2012 Massolino Dolcetto d'Alba 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba
Very high toned perfume - cherry, floral and smoke. Good mouthfeel, appealing fruit with some spice. Genuine likeability.
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2011 Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Meaty and graphite aromas. Well proportioned palate, there is good structure and some juicy red fruits.
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2009 Massolino Barolo 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Tar, graphite and black cherry nose. The palate is tightly wound, there is impressive structure and balance. Plenty of potential.
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2011 Luke Lambert Syrah 89 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Stalks and pepper with a floral element to it. Palate is restrained with more pepper and red fruit. Good.
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2010 Cavallotto Langhe Nebbiolo 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Graphite and tar with cherry and licorice. There is plenty of fruit power coupled with bold tannins. More time to settle and develop is recommended.
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2008 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and tar. Tannins are ultra fine and work very well with some dark, dense fruit. A powerful wine but all the components are in proportion. Superb.
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2009 Di Majo Norante Molise Apianae 89 Points
Italy, Molise
Apricot, ginger and spice. Nice mouthfeel, sweet but with good cleansing acidity.
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NV Quinta do Noval Porto 10 Year Old Tawny 88 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Raisin, christmas cake and spirit aromas. Nicely balanced palate with good length but maybe a little more depth needed.
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2005 Quinta do Noval Porto Late Bottled Vintage 91 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Earth, cherry and tar. Rich and rounded palate. Very appealing wine.
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NV Henriques & Henriques Madeira Terrantez 20 Years Old 91 Points
Portugal, Madeira
Caramel, dates and cedar aromas. Lifted spirits on the palate, with good persistence and power.
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NV Equipo Navazos La Bota de Manzanilla 42 91 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Nutty with bright pear and apple aromas. Clean palate, with refreshing acidity. Good length.
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NV Equipo Navazos Gran Solera (May 2013) 89 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Macadamia, raisin and caramel. Nicely balanced palate, has decent depth and length to it. Needs a spark to be better than very good.
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