Clonakilla

Canberra District Riesling 2013

9.5

Brief notes. Had my last bottle on 17th August and it was sublime. More fulsome with less citric acid than the early years. Notes of mandarin and a little white peach on the palate. Not a hint of petrol/kerosene. Worth the patience to cellar it for 11 years. Tim Kirk, the winemaker reckons you could cellar it for 15 years. — 4 months ago

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Bodega Chacra

Cincuenta y Cinco Pinot Noir 2022

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Mazf lalo jesus augusto diego jeff tim jason — 8 months ago

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Tim Adams

Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Andy Thomson

8.9

A lovely wine. Maybe lost a bit of body. — 9 months ago

with Cheryl

Tim Smith Wines

Barossa Shiraz 2020

Neal Ferry

8.9

Thanks Rob this is a encouraging Shiraz — 5 months ago

Ravensworth

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2015

Bob McDonald

9.1

See previous notes for this Cuvée - a Shiraz Viognier from the ACT made by Bryan Martin who is the winemaker at the nearby and famous Clonakilla, for Tim Kirk. Pepper and Spice with Charcuterie - in fact like a junior version of Clonakilla. Interestingly the large label has pencil images of charcuterie in a butcher’s shop. Also excellent QPR. My last bottle. — 8 months ago

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Domaine du Collier

Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 2009

Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured, consumed over several hours. Initially served chilled and then allowed to come up to room temperature. It should be noted that this was lovely from the first pour but improved with air and as it warmed. The 2009 Domaine du Collier Saumer Blanc pours a bright golden color, with no signs of sediment or gas. High viscosity. On the nose, this is extremely floral…like being in a grove of magnolia trees in full bloom. The flowers are accompanied by bright citrus fruit, lanolin, alfalfa and honey. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. The notes from the bouquet are confirmed and accompanied by the most lovely, almost oily texture. This is oh so woolly! The finish goes long. This is my first experience with Antoine’s wine and I’m now absolutely smitten (thanks Tim). A simply gorgeous example of Chenin from a warm vintage and an alternative to Joly if you crave a natural touch…but not too natural. This is a banger now and will continue to be so for some time. Wow.
— 2 years ago

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