This supple wine delivers rich mid palate concentration of ripe red fruit, mint, pepper & a whiff of black jelly beans without the whack of alcohol that can be achieved in warmer climates. This rates high in the foodability stakes. Its intensity makes my mouth water for something like a venison pie [...]]]> http://www.winemuse.com.au/fdc/?p=1244

At last! First week of school is finally over, roll on second week.  I think that we all need at least a glass to celebrate!

White: Knappstein Three 10/11 $22

Red: Taylors Promised Land Merlot Treat of the Week: Ladies who Shoot their Lunch Shiraz $35

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The aromas of roses & Turkish delight are Gewurz-like in intensity but there is the added minerality from the Riesling & some pear apparent too. The acid shows the fineness of the Riesling & keeps the blend fresh and in line along the long length. Being slightly off dry adds to [...]]]> http://www.winemuse.com.au/fdc/?p=1237 If you are all tennissed out (not me she says!) & you are  in Adelaide this weekend, put the Crush Festival in & around Adelaide Hills on the itinerary. Sydney Festival is wrapping up this weekend too.  Get out of the house!

White: Kirrihill Watervale Riesling 11 $20

Red: Leabrook Estate Cab [...]]]> http://www.winemuse.com.au/fdc/?p=1235

Rich with sweet black fruit, cedar, tobacco & spice.  Elegantly bodied with a supple length, this is a wine that will accompany that roast rack of lamb that you are planning or perhaps a venison pie.

Leabrook have moved to the 2007 vintage now but there may be some 2006 still [...]]]> http://www.winemuse.com.au/fdc/?p=1230

This weekend we have tennis, tennis & tennis. But we also have the Sydney Festival, some semblance of summer & wine!

White: Rolling SBS 11 $18

Red: St Hallett Faith Shiraz $24 Treat of the Week: Henschke  NV Lenswood Blanc de Noir $50

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This Vermentino has a silkiness with a crispness with some great street appeal.  The nutty peach & pear character is complemented by a fresh citrusy zing & a long fine finish.  With its refreshing acid hit it is a natural companion to food, particularly with fish & seafood.

Date: September 2011   Price: $ [...]]]> http://www.winemuse.com.au/fdc/?p=1222 The Summer sun is shining… get out & enjoy it. A Summer of Riesling inspired It’s Friday for you today!

White: Pikes Traditionale Riesling 11 $25

Red: Innocent Bystander Mule Sangiovese 10 ($30) Treat of the Week: Blickling Riesling (seek it out!)

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The pretty lime & lemon citrus has that vital nerve that you want to see in fine Clare Riesling with a slatey backbone. It is delicate & linear along the long palate with zingy acid that has poise & balance.

Price $25     Value: $$$       Drink: now – 5+ [...]]]> http://www.winemuse.com.au/fdc/?p=1216 It is getting seriously Christmassy, more fizz please!

Rose: Taltarni Brut Tache Sparkling 09 $26

Red: Grant Burge Balthasar Shiraz Viognier 07 $38 (get it before it sells out) Treat of the Week: Majella Sparkling Shiraz 06 $28