Goundrey
'G'
Shiraz Viognier 2005
Around $20
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Castello Gabbiano
Pinot Grigio 2007
Around $23
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This Rhone combination has proved truly popular in Australia, whether served around an elegant dinner table or the barbecue! Cynics who think this blend will weaken Shiraz flavours are in for a positive surprise with the fine structure and full, juicy fruit. Around for $16 on dozen buys too.
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Some Australians may not know this label, but it's a long-standing one in Italy's northeast, which happens to be the home of this grape style. Floral hints on the nose lead to a lively palate, fresh and full with citrus and tropical fruit flavours. Again some dozen buys around at $16-17. |
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Stoneleigh Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Around $18
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Wirra Wirra
Church Block Red 2006
Around $22
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| An attractive Kiwi to ask to Christmas lunch, it mixes well with everyone. A great growing season of warm days and cool nights has produced a classic of the region. Passionfruit & grapefruit aromas and added mineral depth are followed with fresh fruit flavours and clean acidity to finish. |
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Personal & subjective bias declared as this is a long-time favourite. it has added appeal in its half-bottle version, if lunching with a non-drinker. This McLaren Vale wine is reliable, consistently blended to a medium weight.
Fruit driven, with a soft tannin finish, it will also take 6-8 years age well.
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Yalumba
Y Series Merlot
Around $14 it's excellent value.
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label
Chardonnay 2007
Around $19
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If you're looking for a soft and savoury wine to accompany your entrees, a pasta, or a vegetable dish, this smooth and subtle wine is perfect. Delightfully combines luscious black cherry & red plum fruit with a modicum of spicy oak and earthiness. Well balanced and welcome. |
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At this price you get a prime chardonnay, rich, buttery and complex. You also get amazingly good fruit and integrated oak. You also get a wine that has already won 2 Trophies! And when you can sometimes pick it up at outlets like Chambers, at under $14 on a dozen price, you are truly on a winner. |
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Vasse Felix
Classic Dry White 2008
Around $20
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Peter Lehmann
Clancy's 2005
Around $15-18
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A classic Margaret River style from an exacting maker. Exciting aromas of zesty citrus and tropical spice -- with gooseberry, guava and kiwi fruit flavours -- and tangy acidity underneath. A medium bodied style with wide appeal and application, delivering good texture and excellent fruit. |
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Many have tried the Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend, but Peter Lehmann mastered it a way back. Many years sampling this wine confirm its consistency in style. Such a magical mix of plum & blackcurrant, flowers & spice. Big Barossa fruit, ideal for drinking now. |
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