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Yarra Yering

Underhill Shiraz 2022

At the Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane last Thursday ( 3rd October 2024) with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Sarah said that Underhill was the ultimate Shiraz produced by Yarra Yering which came as a surprise but then again Dry Red No. 2 is a Shiraz blend. This was fermented and matured in a special large cask of 3500 litres. Sarah explained that the extra large cask meant less oxygen ingress, slowing down the maturation. An excellent new world cool climate Shiraz. Dark fruits and spice with chewy tannins. 98 points from James Halliday. — 2 months ago

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Ron R

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This is arguably my favorite Aussie shiraz. Tasted through their portfolio, except the new stuff. Most of the top bottles are available in the U.S., but you need to search for em.
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@Bob McDonald, I just located some of the Underhill in the U.S. Thanks for the unplanned nudge! 👍🏾
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@Ron R I’m sure that was a wise buy Ron.

Varnier-Fanniere

Cuvée Jean Fannière Origine Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Very special, red fruits from Pinot noir. No, this is made from Chardonnay grape. 2nd time on 200318, tasty giving impact with matured pear and nuts flavor and sourness. jean fanniere champagne origin extra brut, AVIZE CUVEE grand cru @2300, - Kkami, 210303 — 4 years ago

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Peter Zandbergen

Peter Zandbergen

FYI: this is 100% Chardonnay

ASDA Extra Special

Pinot Grigio 2018

Asda extra special Pinot an absolute bargain when on offer and as good as any other Pinot — 5 years ago

Jacques Selosse

Lieux Dits Les Carelles Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Disg. 2/14…Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s particularly special to have with some bottle age. It’s stunning today, rich and powerful with crazy depth to its layers with a deep, complex core of caramelized orchard fruit, roasted nuts, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all seamlessly integrated. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced, chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that stays with you. A BdB benchmark for my tastes. — 5 months ago

Jan, Vino and 6 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

The mystery starts with a deep, rich garnet color followed by a variety of fragrances which follows suit with a Caymus Cab. Sweet blackberries, sugar-infused strawberries, aromatic hints of juniper berries, cinnamon, eucalyptus and vanilla. Medium tannins, naturally complex and yet extra bold! Add this Cab to your list at a special occasion or with the one you love! — 3 years ago

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Il Conventino

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2015

Delivered from Da Claudio during Coronavirus so it’s extra special. Plus it’s organic — 5 years ago

Jacques Selosse

Lieux Dits Aÿ La Cote Faron Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Had this and the 2004 Cristal. Special treats. — 5 years ago

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The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Dark fruits. Ice overall finish.but nothing extra special for the price. I would put this more with the $20 class of wines. — a year ago

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Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Special Club Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay Champagne 2014

These Pierre Gimonnet champagnes are always of the highest quality from the Côte des Blancs and with terrific prices. An original member of the Club Trésors de Champagne, the Special Club, and an easy buy, each and every time.

The color of starlight on a cloudless night. A surplus of tiny bubbles and persistent perlage throughout. A very clean and focused nose showcasing lemon peel, pears, and sea salt. Vanilla custard and pronounced smoke. Hazelnuts and freshly baked dough with a nice dose of spice. Apples of the green and red varieties.

Some love has to be shown to the labels. Classy metal front label and an ultra informative back label. Pure Chardonnay from the Grand Crus of Cramant (59%) and Chouilly (25%) with the rest coming from the Premier Cru terroir of Cuis. The acidity here is outrageous and highly focused, really beautiful. Very pure and creamy. Disgorged in December of 2019 with an Extra Brut dosage of 4 g/l.

Everything carries over to the palate. A very complex and harmonious champagne. Fresh and bold with more apples and spice. Strong minerality and yeast here. Long, enduring finish. This definitely lives up to the standards of Gimonnet and the Special Club. Don’t sleep on these 14’s, they’re alive and kicking.
— 3 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Great stemware!🥂