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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)


  • March 10, 2020

    Aylesbury Estate The Pater Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

    This wine is from Aylesbury Estate and the Ferguson Valley, north of the Margaret River. There is substantial new oak influence, with aromas of cedar and wood prominent. The palate is full bodied and has powdery (medium) tannins and a ripe fruit expression. This is a youthful wine that will benefit from short term cellaring […]

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  • March 10, 2020

    Wills Domain Mystic Spring Sauvignon Blanc 2019

    This is a sound and varietal sauvignon blanc from Wills Domain in the Margaret River under the Mystic Spring label. It has aromas of lemon and passionfruit. The palate is unoaked, fruity and medium bodied in style. Ready to drink now. Rating: Good. Abv: 11.9. Price: $25. Website: willsdomain.com.au. Source: Sample. Reviewed: January 2020.

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  • March 8, 2020

    Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

    The 2016 Rockford Rifle Range cabernet sauvignon is a good, if not outstanding, vintage of this wine. These are generally wines for long ageing, so it is early days yet. Tasted in March 2020, its aroma evidences new oak influence with its obvious cedar character. The palate is dry, medium bodied and has a leafy […]

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  • March 7, 2020

    Girolamo Russo ‘a Rina Etna Rosso 2017

    Girolamo Rosso appears to be a well regarded producer in the Etna region in Sicily. In the glass, the 2017 ‘a Rina Etna Rosso has a typically pale red cordial like colour consistent with nerello mascalese. I would have liked to say something more precise as to the grape varieties in the wine. But looking […]

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  • February 24, 2020

    Coursodon Saint Joseph 2017

    Coursodon Saint Joseph Wine Review

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  • February 21, 2020

    Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

    Hastwell & Lightfoot Wine Review

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  • February 21, 2020

    d’Arenberg Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2017

    D’Arenberg Lucky Lizard Wine Review

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  • February 21, 2020

    Angullong Fossil Hill Chardonnay 2017

    Angullong Chardonnay Wine Review

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  • February 21, 2020

    Warramunda Estate Liv Zak Syrah 2018

    Warramunda Estate Syrah Wine Review

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  • February 21, 2020

    Curly Flat Chardonnay 2017

    Curly Flat produce a benchmark chardonnay style in the Macedon Ranges in Victoria. This wine opens to a lovely aroma of white nectarines. The acidity on the palate is towards high, but fine boned and attractive. Oak is well integrated and the length is long on the finish. Rating: Very Good. Abv: 13%. Price: $46. […]

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  • February 21, 2020

    Warramunda Estate Liv Zak Pinot Noir 2018

    Warramunda Pinot Noir Wine Review

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  • February 18, 2020

    Robert Stein Reserve Shiraz 2014

    Robert Stein Shiraz Wine Review 2014

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