Wine Reviews
Paul Lukacs
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September 7, 2010
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Merlot often gets a bum rap (and not just in the movies). When well-made, from grapes grown in appropriate locales, the wine can be...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 7, 2010
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When you think of Australian red wines, Merlot is not a variety that comes to mind. This 2008 Paringa Merlot from Riverland helps explain...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 7, 2010
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Love it or hate it, Aussie Shiraz is a wine that shouldn’t be ignored. This Paringa Shiraz is made from Riverland fruit, not exactly...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 7, 2010
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Made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia’s Riverland district, this is a good example of what Australian winemaking can do for $10, without...
Gerald D. Boyd
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September 7, 2010
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Sparkling Shiraz, once known as Sparkling Burgundy, is an Australian original, though it is little known by American wine consumers. Traditionally aged in used...
Michael Franz
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September 14, 2010
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Soft, sweet and very tastefully extracted and crafted, this is a textbook example of a wine that was made in a generous style but...
Michael Apstein
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September 14, 2010
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Torres, the iconic Spanish wine family, once again was ahead of the curve when they started their outpost in Chile in 1979. (Their website...
Robert Whitley
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August 31, 2010
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In the Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvedre Penfolds does what Australia does best, delivering a high-impact wine for a low-impact price. The concentration of black...
Paul Lukacs
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August 31, 2010
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Clearly echoing a northern Rhône style, being marked by secondary undertones reminiscent of smoked meat and black pepper as well as primary dark fruit...
Robert Whitley
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August 31, 2010
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You might expect that a wine labeled ‘Monument’ would have an extra gear, and you would be right if the winery happened to be...
Michael Apstein
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August 31, 2010
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Alvaro Palacios, one of Spain’s leading winemakers, returned to his family’s property a decade ago after his father died and renovated the estate by...
Paul Lukacs
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August 31, 2010
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A juicy Shiraz, with peppery undertones and good balance, with nothing out of place, this tastes harmonious on the palate. Many examples of Aussie...