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Enjoy this juicy, slightly candied, and well balanced Aussie Cabernet with red meat, from burgers to ribeye. The nose shows black currant, milk chocolate, coffee, and briars. Blackberries and black cherries lead, followed by chocolate and coffee. The small amounts of shiraz and cabernet franc show, with hints of smoky Read More

2011 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Chardonnay

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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This very moderately priced Aussie Chardonnay walks the line between round buttery wines slathered in oak and linear bright wines from stainless steel. Crisp, with soft edges and vanilla that stays in the background, judicious use of the wood does great service to good fruit. Red apple flavors give way Read More

2009 Torbreck “The Steading”

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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When the moment came to pour some of this wine into the dish I was cooking, my hand hovered over my glass instead. Though I did eventually add the wine to the pot of beef stew, I had to sample it several times beforehand. Aromas of dark berries, cherries with Read More

2008 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The color is almost black. It is very dark on the attack, too, leading with huge mulberry followed by black currant. Coffee shows on the mid-palate. It has big, chewy tannins with enough acids to support them. This is a good wine for the price. Recommended (88). DH Who : Jacob's Read More

2009 Razor’s Edge Chardonnay

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Fifteen percent new oak adds creaminess without overwhelming the fruit. Apples and tangelo (honeybell) and a touch of white pepper are matched with good acids. The finish falls off quickly, but that is not unexpected at this price point. This-read more- Read More

2008 Yellow Tail Reserve Pinot Grigio – South Eastern Australia

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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This Pinot Grigio is a pale gold green. Sweet fruit and a hint of herbs in the aroma. Light body, lightly sweet and lively, with a hint of tangerine and plenty of lime in both flavor and finish. It’s an-read more- Read More

2002 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series – South West Australia

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Red currant, unsweetened chocolate, cedar and a touch of mint are overwhelmed by harsh green, unripe flavors. Sweet vanilla-flavored oak treatment and bitter vegetal tastes leave this...not recommended. WHO: Leeuwin Estate WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec WHERE: South West-read more- Read More

1996 Cape Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon, South West Australia

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Violets and a slightly gamey mustiness, as well as the brick-red color, show a wine that aged gracefully. There is still black fruit but it does not overwhelm the more delicate floral flavors. This is a nice example of Margaret-read more- Read More

2010 Chateau Tanunda Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Barossa

2011 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Chardonnay

2009 Torbreck “The Steading”

2008 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz

2009 Razor’s Edge Chardonnay

2008 Yellow Tail Reserve Pinot Grigio – South Eastern Australia

2002 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series – South West Australia

1996 Cape Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon, South West Australia

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