Tag Archives: Australia

2010 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Nick

Sometimes you really have to go clear off the deep end to impress your relatives.  Other times, it’s just enough to get to get together.  If, however, you come from the former house, then maybe it’s time to consider 2010 … Continue reading →

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2000 Waverley Estate Chardonnay

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Nick

One of the more unique experiences I had in Australia was at Waverley Estate.  This small boutique winery specializes in aged wines, particularly focused on the Hunter Valley’s specialties of Chardonnay and Sémillon.  Very few wines are capable of longer term … Continue reading →

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2008 The Watcher Shiraz

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Nick

If there was a prize for the bottle art that blew my mind last year, it definitely goes to Fetish’s V Spot Viognier.  While 2008 The Watcher Shiraz doesn’t make quite the splash that V Spot did, it certainly has … Continue reading →

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2009 Milton Park Shiraz

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Nick

Syrah, or Shiraz as it can be more commonly found as down under, is one of the other important red grapes that holds an endearing place in many peoples hearts, and on their palates.  This feisty red grape is known … Continue reading →

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2008 De Bortoli DB Family Selection Shiraz

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Nick

When in Australia, I had the opportunity to visit De Bortoli’s vineyard.  While this wine wasn’t one of the one’s I sampled, De Bortoli is a large wine group, and they tend to make good wines for the money.  With … Continue reading →

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2008 Fetish “The V Spot” Viognier

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Nick

Sometimes bottle labels sucker in the best of us.  In this case 2008 Fetish “The V Spot” Viognier called to me time and time against at The Community Tap in Greenville.  After a rather uninspiring Viognier over thanks giving, this … Continue reading →

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2010 Fish Eye Merlot

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Nick

Sometimes nostalgia gets the better of all of us.  Back before I perhaps was allowed to enjoy wine in the normal capacity, I happened to find bottle from time to time.  When I was living in New Hampshire, a bottle … Continue reading →

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Splurge Saturday: 2008 Ernest Hill Alexander Chardonnay

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Nick

Welcome to Splurge Saturday, where we take a break from bottles under $10 to step out and up, in search of exciting new bottles of wine to enjoy on special occasions (or just for fun!) It’s a rare thing that … Continue reading →

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Splurge Saturday: 2007 St. Hallett Faith Shiraz

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Nick

Welcome to Splurge Saturday, where we take a break from bottles under $10 to step out and up, in search of exciting new bottles of wine to enjoy on special occasions (or just for fun!) The Barossa Valley in Australia … Continue reading →

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2010 Yellow Tail Pinot Noir

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nick

It’s been a fairly rough run for Pinot Noirs on First Pour Wine.  Despite the best efforts to find good value under $10, it’s proven one of the few noble grape wines to not receive a recommended status (the other … Continue reading →

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