Gibby's Hauser Tasting: Australia & New Zealand
Gibby's Wine Den
Tasted Saturday, April 13, 2013 by AllRed with 473 views
Introduction
The monthly Hauser group tasting featured the wines of Australia & New Zealand, presented by the local distributor representing the Yalumba portfolio.
NV Jansz Wine Company Premium Rosé Brut 85 Points
Australia, Tasmania
Light golden color with a faint pinkish copper tint. Very simple bouquet features melon notes and not much else. Melon and apple notes on the palate with a hint of clay on the finish. Slightly hollow through the midpalate and a bit austere on the finish. Domino liked this a little better than I, awarding it 87 pts. $26.95. Widely available over $20, and a wide range of better options too.
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2012 Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
Light golden color with notes of cat urine, grass and green pepper, turning to jalapeno as it breathes in the glass. Medium-bodied with god acidity and flavors of jalapeno pepper and goosberry. Decent finish. 87-88 pts for Domino. $19.95.
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2011 Vasse Felix Chardonnay Margaret River 90 Points
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
Deep golden color. Notes of mineral, fig, pear and apple with a lovely smoky/toasted overtone. Medium-bodied with a good bit of acidity and weight across the palate. Flavors of white fruit, apple, minerals and oak spice. 90+ pts for me, 90-91 for Domino. $27.95.
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2012 Pewsey Vale Vineyard Eden Valley Riesling 86 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Yellow color. Peach and citrus notes dominate the bouquet. The palate shows apple and softened citrus tones, but it is flabby and has a harsh quality on the finish. My score may be a point or two generous actually. $16.95.
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2008 Palliser Estate Pinot Noir 87 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
Open fermenter; 12 mos in French oak. Deep ruby color. Notes of cherry, spice, rhubarb and cranberry. Medium-bodied. Cherry and red fruit qualities with a decent finish. I'd have liked a little more acid here, as it seems just a touch flabby. 86 pts for Domino.
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2011 Yalumba Grenache Bush Vine 88 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
100% Grenache w/avg vine age of 65 years; aged in neutral 3 to 4 year old barrels. Aromas of spice, clay, pepper, brush pile, dried leaves and red fruit. Full-bodied and ripe, showing lots of ripe red fruit, plum, white pepper and alcohol. 87 pts for Domino. $19.95.
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2007 Langmeil Cabernet Sauvignon The Blacksmith 88 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Garnet color. Aromas of red currant, dusty red earth, vanilla and oak spices. Medium-bodied with softening tannins. Spicy red fruit dominates, hints of vanilla as well. A bit stemmy. $27.95.
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2011 Langmeil Hangin' Snakes - Shiraz Viognier 89 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
96% Shiraz with 4% Viognier. Inky garnet color with dark fruit, blackberry, clay and floral notes. Full-bodied with firm, sweet tannins and dark fruit flavors dominating the palate. Nice finish. $18.95.
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2008 Yalumba FDR1A 90 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Shiraz. Deep garnet color. Stemmy dark fruit, wood and perfumed floral aromas. Full-bodied; firm tannins. Flavors of dark fruit, juicy red berries, vanilla and oak. Powerful finish, with lots of dark fruit and oak.
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