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Ash Sinclair

25 wines • 5 followers • 10 following

Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

La Digoine Côte Chalonnaise Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2014

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.9

Takes a long time for the saline nose to blow off. A bit of VA in there also. That said, on the palate there's plenty of sour cherry, black plum and wet stone minerality. Tannins are surprisingly up front, yet not out of balance with the fruit. My advice is give it a soft decant, and it will reward you. At its price point it's worth the purchase — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
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By Jingo

Nero Rosso Adelaide Hills Red Blend 2011

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.8

Blackcurrant, black cherry, and plum with a generous portion of tertiary notes already coming through. Enjoyable wine but I feel it may have been looking a bit better a year or two ago — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
with Megan

Domaine la Cabotte

Colline Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2014

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.9

One of my go-to cheap, light, fun wines. Won't win any awards but it's super approachable and has a punchy cherry and raspberry jam character, supported by a pleasant hint of tartness. Not a great deal of length as your expect from a wine of this style and price point - but it's always a safe choice when I'm not sure what to have — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
with Megan
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Cottanera

Barbazzale Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

9.0

Nice balance of red and black fruit, with a solid backbone of acidity, with soft but present tannin — 8 years ago

Mitchell

Clare Valley Riesling 2006

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.9

Last looked at this about 6 months ago. It's not quite as fresh and vibrant now so I suspect it's past it's peak. Still plenty to like though - heaps of brown lime and lemon, with a touch of pistachio and pear, with that signature aged Riesling 'kerosene' note. — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
with Megan

Pommery

Brut Champagne Blend

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.9

One of the better NV's I remember. Plenty of stewed apple, pear, lemon and toasty brioche supported by a great acid line. Keeps you coming back for more — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
with Megan

L.A.S Vino

Albino Margaret River Pinot Noir Chardonnay

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.9

It has some harsh reviews but I quite like this wine. 80% Pinot pressed immediately off skins, fermented separately from the 20% Chardonnay which underwent battonage and malo. Peaches and strawberries with a dash of creamy vanilla. Plenty up front and has a decent length finish but I feel it loses its mid palate a bit. Would drink again, however the price is pretty steep — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
with Megan

Somerled

Picnic Races Red Tempranillo 2015

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

9.0

Plenty of black fruit driving this delicious, approachable wine. Great example of Adelaide hills Tempranillo from the master Rob Moody — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
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Louis Latour

La Grande Roche Montagny 1er Cru Chardonnay

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

8.9

Cracking acidity supports rich fruit flavours of pineapple, lemon rind and peach. Not the greatest white burg I've had but well worth the price — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
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The Lane Vineyard

Beginning Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2007

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Ash Sinclair

Ash Sinclair

9.2

Fresh and vibrant for a ten year old Chardonnay. Plenty of brown lime, lemon zest, peach and cashew with just a subtle hint of vanilla. Great acid gives this wine fantastic balance. Second time having this vintage and both times have been really impressed — 8 years ago

Megan Olliffe
with Megan