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Grape Observer

Grape Observer

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

  • Pujanza Hado 2015 Wine Review

    I taste a lot of wines these days that I don’t manage to write up. I am trying to correct this and get them out. This is very good Rioja from Bodegas Pujanza and the 2015 vintage. It will suit new world wine drinkers wanting fruit but coupled with a more old world tannic grip. […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 19, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Garnacha, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
  • Garnacha Cepa por Cepa de Nekeas 2018 Wine Review

    This a pleasant garnacha (grenache) from Navarra in Spain and the 2018 vintage. Lightly coloured as is typical of the variety, the wine is dry, full bodied, has little oak influence (old), has medium and tight tannins that are rocky in texture and red fruit characters. The alcohol is 14.5. This wine is suitable for […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 6, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Garnacha, Grenache, Navarra, Spain
  • Remelluri Reserva Rioja 2012

    This is a high quality Rioja Reserva from Remelluri. It opens to aromas of game, sweet red fruits and cedar. The palate is medium bodied with mid weight tannins. Its principal feature is its saturated red fruit character interlaced with chocolate. Long length on the finish confirms this to be a very good wine that […]

    Sean Mitchell

    October 24, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Garnacha, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
  • Fat ‘n Skinny The Red Fury Tempranillo Garnacha 2018

    This McLaren Vale wine is made with the traditional Rioja blending partners of tempranillo and garnacha (grenache). It is a ripe and juicy wine in the style of a Rioja Joven.  In the glass, there are blueberry and sweet cherry aromas.  The palate is full bodied with a blueberry and fruity, gluggable character.  Suitable for […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 22, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Garnacha, Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Tempranillo

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