Barton Vale

Kay Brothers

Amery Vineyard Block 6 Shiraz 2012

Dense Ruby with a Crimson rim. Aromas of red and black berries, chocolate, and smoked meat. Full bodied and muscular. From a single vineyard in McLaren Vale which was planted 124 years ago. Silky tannins. A great red on a cold night in Winter. Love the old fashioned label which probably hasn’t changed in 100 years showing the two Kay Brothers. Hope to have the patience to drink the last bottle in say 2028 to 2030. — 3 days ago

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@Somm David T A nice gift David.
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Australians are very hospitable. Top 2 in the countries Sofia and I travelled.
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Love that old school label!!

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Single Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2021

Some petrol/diesel aromas and flavors in this lovely bone dry Australian Riesling, solid acid, some white stonefruits as well, great cut/acidity, medium-long finish, very good! — 4 months ago

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Barton & Guestier

Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2024

Recommended by wine lady at Wegmans for our AppyHour cheese box — 5 months ago

d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Vintage 2016 | Opaque and dark. Multi layered bouquet to dream of: dark pepper, plum, leather, tobacco, Scottish pipe tobacco, everything in a rich, chic style. Chocolate in taste, rondeur as well as some unbending characteristics. A real treat. — 6 months ago

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Two Hands

Sexy Beast McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Powerfull well rounded blueberry and black currants. Soft tannins carrying pepper leather and tobacco. Well balanced with acidity that rounds out the red fruit flavors the wine is abundant with. — 8 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

Two Left Feet Shiraz Blend 2021

Blend of 69% Shiraz, 16% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from McLaren Vale, deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of vanilla, spice, licorice and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, sweet spice and earthy notes. — 9 months ago

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Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Yes. Very correct and young. Error on the side of age-ing. - at AR Valentien — 15 days ago

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Did you give aeration and how long?
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Opened at the table and decanted outdoors 30-45 mins. To your point, last sip was the best.

Château Langoa Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Expressive nose with black fruits and leathery notes. Needs a decant but certainly approachable now. Nice firm tannins. — 2 months ago

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Two Hands

Angels' Share McLaren Vale Shiraz

Had the 2022 in February of 2026. Blackberry and dark cherry with a barrel forward character on the nose. Not super tannic- berry/cherry throughout. Short finish with hints of tannin on the end. — 5 months ago

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Noon Winery

Eclipse Grenache Blend 2006

Opened for my 80th birthday. From a magnum, fully mature, still plenty of freshness, perfect balance, full body with excellent presence in the mouth, so tasty, it really went well with roasted suckling pig dinner. — 6 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

The Scooter Merlot 2021

Dark Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruit and herb spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and tobacco notes. Dusty tannins, medium+ finish ending with toasty herb mineral spice. — 8 months ago

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Dow's

Vale do Bomfim Douro Red Blend 2020

Touriga Nacional (40%), Touriga Franca (20%), Tinta Roriz (30%), Tinta Barroca (10%). Medium to deep purple. Medium body, medium tannin at most, medium acidity, dry. Some slight funk on the nose, in a very good way. Wet rocks, violets, light baking spices. Better after open for a day. Benchmark Duero for what I can find in the US so far. — a year ago

Hardys

Eileen Hardy Shiraz 2015

vintage 2015 | — a month ago

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Château Léoville Barton

La Réserve de Léoville Barton St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

vintage 1986 | 40 y old, beautiful wine with great intensity — a month ago

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Yangarra Estate

High Sands McLaren Vale Grenache 2016

A highly awarded Grenache from McLaren Vale made by the talented Peter Fraser. Sweet red earthy fruits but not overly raspberry as Aussie Grenache often is. Has a lovely sweet smooth texture. James Halliday awarded this wine his Wine of the Year in 2020 and 99 points. Vines planted in 1946 in ancient sandy soils ideal for this Grenache. If not Australia’s best Grenache then certainly in the conversation. The main reason we drank this wine a few days ago was to remember Peter Fraser who sadly passed away unexpectedly in a tragic house fire. — 7 months ago

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@Jamie Lauder Absolutely Jamie. 🍷👍
Doug Powers

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Very sad story @Bob McDonald — we all lost another Grenache virtuoso recently in France, Emmanuel Reynard of Chateau Rayas!!
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@Doug Powers Very true Doug. Also a few years ago, Henri Bonneau.

Château Mauvesin Barton

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

2016 vintage. Floral nose. An elegant, fresh medium-bodied Moulis with soft tannin and good length. Fine value. — 9 months ago

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