Category Archives: Shiraz

Why I don’t own a Grange – Part 1

Posted on January 10, 2012 by winelibertarian

What it’s not about Price, Taste or Quality I have two bottles of Château d’Yquem 2001 waiting for a special occasion, so it’s not about price. As some may be aware I’m not a big fan of South Australian Shiraz, … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been drinking – 007 Part 2

Posted on December 30, 2011 by winelibertarian

We moved onto a Cabernet Sauvignon during dinner, a St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 A while back we had a 1998 St Hugo supplied by Acepfv and that was drinking perfectly showing distinctive aged notes, this was young in comparison … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been drinking – 006

Posted on December 2, 2011 by winelibertarian

Start with one I didn’t drink Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Melbec 2007 Corked, the wine was that bad it didn’t touch my lips, Cookie was foolish enough to try it and had to spit it out! Shame as this is … Continue reading →

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New Zealand regions – Hawke’s Bay

Posted on November 1, 2011 by winelibertarian

This is a region well worth exploring, of particular interest is the Gimblett Gravels sub region* a part of Hawke’s Bay that was thought good only as a Quarry until grapes were planted. The main grapes grown in Hawke’s Bay … Continue reading →

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From The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Posted on September 19, 2011 by winelibertarian

What I’ve been drinking 003 The lest said about the RWC after our loss to Ireland, the better, now there is always a positive to take from any game, this one, at least the seats and view where good so … Continue reading →

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Beg to differ and Mont Redon

Posted on May 4, 2011 by winelibertarian

The Wednesday Wine Club (sometimes Tuesdays) went to the Sentinel Bar and Grill with a bit of hesitation as I had read The Australian’s review by John Lethlean giving this Stephan Scaffidi restaurant 1 out of 5. But having been … Continue reading →

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Picardy Shiraz 1998

Posted on February 17, 2011 by winelibertarian

Picardy Shiraz 1998 supplied by friend, this wine was under cork as all Picardy Wines are and is only the second vintage of Shiraz from Picardy, the first vintage being 1997. The age of this wine had us all thinking, … Continue reading →

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