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Italian Grape Varieties
This is a very simplistic brief description on how to assess the various Italian grape varieties. An ideal reference for any blind tasting. BARBERA Its flavours range from vanilla, raspberry, nutmeg and cherry to intense liquorice. DOLCETTO Deep colour but … Continue reading
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Yeringberg New Releases
Last weekend saw Yeringberg open its gates for the annual tasting of its new releases. Tasted were: 2015 Marsanne Roussanne $50 2015 Chardonnay $50 2011 Chardonnay $50 2015 Pinot Noir $75 2015 Shiraz $65 2015 Yeringberg $75 The pick in … Continue reading
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2017 Yarra Valley Wine Show Results
Apparently the highlight from this year’s show was the overall quality of the Cabernet classes and Shiraz. I note that Yeringberg Cabernet Blend 2015 won the Best Bordeaux Varieties trophy. Yeringberg has just released their latest vintage which I will … Continue reading
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