James Halliday's best of the best with James Halliday
Prince Wine Store - Bank Street
Tasted Saturday, July 31, 2010 by AlexGarner with 445 views
Introduction
James Halliday at the Bank Street Prince Wine Store signing copies of the new James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011 edition with 7 of some of the highest rated wines for this year.
2009 Geoff Weaver Sauvignon Blanc 95 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lenswood
Gooseberry and cut grass on the nose with very little of those silly, over-the-top tropical notes. A steely dry citrus palette with touches of sherbet and a finish that goes for ages.
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2009 Larry Cherubino Riesling Cherubino Porongurup 94 Points
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Porongurup
Fresh juicy lemons and limes on the nose with a mineral zing on the palette and brilliant acidity. Very well balanced.
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2008 Michael Hall Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley 96 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Piccadilly Valley
Toasty oak in the background with a lovely green nose featuring peaches. The palette has a smooth length and the acid is balanced well with the oak.
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2008 Yabby Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir Single Block Release Block 5 96 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula
A top shelf Mornington Pinot, the nose has delicate red fruits and a savoury forest floor undertone. Fabulous delicate palette. Really good.
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2008 Balnaves of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon The Tally Reserve 93 Points
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
The nose shows plums, leather, blackpepper and spice with an amazing textured palette and suberb balance.
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2008 Larry Cherubino Shiraz Cherubino 97 Points
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Frankland River
Violets, smoked meats and rich dark fruits on the nose with more fruits and spices on the palette. Plenty of balance and a long savoury finish.
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2004 Tahbilk Shiraz Eric Stevens Purbrick 93 Points
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Nagambie Lakes
Fabulous, complex wine with rich berry fruits on the nose, balanced with complexity. The palette shows oak in the right proportions. Good stuff.
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