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James Andrew

10 wines • 5 followers • 5 following

société viticole du grand puch

Cháteau du Grand Puch Cuvée Anne Laure Bordeaux Supérieur 2013

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James Andrew

James Andrew

7.8

Ruddy colour, disappointingly bland — 8 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

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James Andrew

James Andrew

8.5

Medium yellow colour, yeasty flavours on the nose, sweet taste. I prefer a lighter, drier champagne and you can't really justify the price tag (you're paying for the label)...however this still went down very nicely with a plate of fresh strawberries. — 9 years ago

Alex, Lachlan and 1 other liked this

Rockford

Rod & Spur Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2012

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James Andrew

James Andrew

9.6

Back to the future with this old style shiraz/cabernet blend that was so popular in the 1960s and 1970s before the barossa really took off. This won't dissappoint - delicious blend of dark fruit and leather flavours. You wouldn't know it was 14.4%. Not cheap but great value wine. — 9 years ago

Lachlan McMurdo

Lachlan McMurdo

Didn't know they made that blend anymore **chortles**
Helen McMurdo

Helen McMurdo

Hmmmm yes, I concur

Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz 2001

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James Andrew

James Andrew

10

Died and gone to heaven — 8 years ago

Maurading Vitners

Mr. Noir 2015

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James Andrew

James Andrew

6.9

Got this as a hamper filler freebie...yuk. this tastes like a normal glass of pinot noir mixed with a shot of whisky and two tablespoons of sugar. Barely drinkable. — 9 years ago

Alex and Helen liked this

Yering Station

Village Yarra Valley Shiraz Viognier Blend 2012

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James Andrew

James Andrew

8.1

Big initial flavour but a tad bitter and not much subtlety. Still went down quite nicely with cheese — 9 years ago

Lachlan and Helen liked this
Lachlan McMurdo

Lachlan McMurdo

This winery features prominently at our wedding

Palacio del Conde

Gran Reserva Valencia Tempranillo 2008

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James Andrew

James Andrew

8.6

A tad too soft for my taste but very quoiffable nonetheless. — 9 years ago

Lachlan liked this

Smith & Hooper

Merlot

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James Andrew

James Andrew

9.3

I'm not afraid to admit in a post Sideways world that I still enjoy a good Merlot. This one is soft on the palate but complex flavours of black fruit more than make up for it. Very nice — 9 years ago

Loomwine

The Black Pig Mclaren Valley Shiraz 2013

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James Andrew

James Andrew

7.5

First taste is an explosion of fruit; big. Then the tanins kick in and it's all downhill from there. 2013 vintage so probably needed another few years on the rack. Having said that, I've had much worse. — 9 years ago

Robert Oatley

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

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James Andrew

James Andrew

9.5

Smokey notes in the nose. Fruity tastes on the palate. Exceptionally well balanced. Highly recommended. — 9 years ago

Helen liked this
Lachlan McMurdo

Lachlan McMurdo

Little young, no?
Helen McMurdo

Helen McMurdo

@James Andrew was this too 'big'? I generally find the Reds from this region to assault the palette somewhat .. And would be particularly concerned about such a youthful drop? Penny for your thoughts.
James Andrew

James Andrew

Not at all @Helen McMurdo this was pleasantly devoid of the big tanins tjat assault the back of the mouth :)