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Western Victoria, Victoria

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier

Lieu Dit Malakoff Pyrenees Shiraz 2016

Doug Powers
9.0

Red berry, some oak influence, minerality and savory as well, nice balance, medium-long finish, solid Aussie Shiraz! — 17 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Tom, Andrew and 2 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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Sorry. Just noticed the top line on the label. Chapoutier has been doing other joint ventures with Australian winemakers.
Doug Powers

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@Bob McDonald, I don’t know if they’re still doing this wine, but I believe Terlato is the name of an importer (?), maybe of Chapoutier wines, in Chicago (IL)??
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@Doug Powers i can’t say Doug.

Yarra Yering

Underhill Shiraz 2016

Ron R
9.4

It’s been years since I tasted this wine. Indeed, I was drinking the stuff made by Dr Bailey Carrodus before he passed. I’m pleased to note that the current winemaker hasn’t stepped off the reservation.
Nose is brambly and dense. Notes of figs, dates and cedar waft from the glass. Not as dense on the mid-palate as i recall, but well balanced, with no overbearing oak. Texture on the palate invokes a crunchy mouthfeel. This will benefit from more cellaring, but drinking very well right now.
Thanks to @Bob McDonald for reminding me how much I have missed this wine. — 2 months ago

Anne-marie Beausejour
with Anne-marie
Tom, Norman and 29 others liked this
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Been years since I’ve tried one of these. Nice to see.
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I forgot to mention that it comes with a screw cap. I used my Coravin screw cap closure for the first time and it’s great. That Coravin innovation has revolutionized my wine tasting.
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@Ron R Thanks for the reference Ron. I can say again that Sarah Crowe is a more than worthy successor to the legendary Dr Bailey Carrodus as winemaker. It was a privilege to sit next to her at the recent Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane. It’s great you can source YY in the USA.

Giant Steps

Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Bob McDonald
9.1

My last bottle of 2015 Applejack Pinot Noir. Sweet red fruits - lacked the complexity I was expecting at 10 years of age. The following night more savoury, earthy, mushroom like notes making the wine more complex and delicious. My early notes years ago, showing overt whole bunch influence have integrated into the overall wine. — 3 days ago

Dawn, Tom and 20 others liked this

Mount Mary

Quintet Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Steven Lee
9.4

xmas 2024 wine 6 — 24 days ago

Ira and Ceccherini liked this

Mount Langi Ghiran

Cliff Edge Shiraz 2020

Doug Powers
9.0

Big step up from the Heathcote 2020 Shiraz, tight, somewhat structured, and needs some time, but very nice depth of flavors, and nice length, very good!! — 3 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, John and 3 others liked this

19 Crimes

Victoria Shiraz

Angele Prost
9.0

Smells oaky. A little hint of new car leather and some dark cherry. Taste ashy dark chocolate and cherry. More ashy tho. — 3 months ago

Sinèad Feeney O’Connor
with Sinèad

Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

John Van Trijp
10

What a wine!!!! — 8 days ago

Jelle, Jeroen and 11 others liked this
Ron R

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Thankfully, I have some.
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@Ron R : Where did you find? I’ve been wanting to try a bottle.

Mount Langi Ghiran

Langi Shiraz 2009

Bob McDonald
9.5

Meaty aromatics with spice, liquorice and a little pepper. An excellent medium plus bodied Shiraz which has always been one of my favourite Australian Reds. Medium plus intensity of flavour. Oak has been totally integrated. The next day comparing with a Te Mata Bullnose Shiraz from Hawkes Bay NZ. This is definitely more full bodied and less peppery than the Bullnose. Still an inner core of strength to the Langi which will see it last for another 5 + years. It’s fair to say the style of the Langi has changed over the past 20 years but it remains an Icon. — 2 months ago

David, Aaron and 26 others liked this
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I agree that this is also an Aussie icon. I recall in the days past that this was more of a softer, less punchy Shiraz. No idea how it presents now. It is available in the U.S., but it’s kinda steeply priced these days.
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@Ron R It’s crazy how the price has increased in the past 4 or 5 years Ron. Now around $200AUD a bottle.

Bindi

Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Ross Bathgate
9.4

Classic Bindi. Absolutely delightful and at its peak — 3 months ago

19 Crimes

Victoria Red Blend

Hessel Idema
9.6

Dark, full bodied, fruit and a dry finish. Highly recommended! — 3 months ago