Yarra Peaks

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Shiraz Viognier 2015

Made by Tom Carson (chief winemaker at Yabby Lake) as his side project. 2013 and 2014 (the latter being Halliday’s wine of the year) of this wine were awarded Australia wide Trophies and Tom says this 2015 is just as good. Sweet red fruits (mulberry) with heaps of spice - Barb said peppery notes. A fabulous wine with impeccable balance- a perfect match with the free range chicken dish that Barb created. 98 points from James Halliday. Tom Carson for the last few years has been Chief Judge of the Royal Queensland Wine Show. His expertise shows in his winemaking. — a day ago

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Some day . . . some day . . . we will take a leisurely trip to visit Australia, and not least for the purpose of seeking out the amazing wines you post!
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@Tom Casagrande you will have a great trip Tom.

Yarra Yering

Dry Red Wine No°2 Shiraz Blend 2005

Signature Bailey wine, volatility evident with lovely spice and lifter nose from Viognier. Also some tart cherry evident which was unexpected. — 3 months ago

Mount Mary

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

I have previous Delectable notes. Crimson, becoming tawny, garnet on the edges. A medium + weight palate and medium + intensity. Sweet red fruits (strawberry). The next night quite a full bodied Pinot. Tannins are a little coarse. 99 points from James Halliday and his Pinot Noir of the year in 2017. I have 2 bottles left - next in a year. — 6 months ago

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Mac Forbes

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Nose: elegant green

Palate : clean. Crisp. Mountain stream. Juicy. Perfect cherry fruit. Elegant.

Grand cru 25.50
— 24 days ago

Scattered Peaks

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

pour now cab eh ok, with a steak it works — 2 months ago

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Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This wine has a faint yellow tint in the glass. It gives up intense herbal aromas, very grassy. The palate has a fresh acidity and is loaded with grapefruit and gooseberry, heavy on the citrus. The grassy, herbal feel carries on in the lengthy finish. Pair it easily with any sort of seafood, especially something fried. — 6 months ago

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Mac Forbes

Woori Yallock Pinot Noir 2017

N: earthy

P: sweet fruit. Still bright. Hint bitterness.

Nice finish.

Grand cru 54.50
— 24 days ago

Mac Forbes

Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023

N: interesting

P: very bright. Citrus.

Grand cru 25.50
— 24 days ago

Giant Steps

Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Wow, an elegant and delightful taste. Good enough to drink on its own. — 5 months ago

Giant Steps

Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

My last bottle in the cellar but first Delectable note for this vintage. A good balance of quality ripe grapes with the savoury peppery tannins from use of whole bunch in the ferment. — 6 months ago

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