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Let’s Taste – Moss Wood Reds December 2016

On the second of two parts looking at Moss Wood wines, I taste four of their red wines. The Margaret River region is famous for it’s red wines made from Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and three of the four wines in this tasting are dominated by these grapes. The fourth is made from a well-known grape variety, that is not very common in this region; pinot noir.

Wines tasted;
Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2011 – RRP $60.00
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot 2014 – RRP $65.00
Moss Wood Amy’s 2015 – RRP $38.00
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – RRP $65.00

Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2011, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 and Amy's 2015

Moss Wood Pinot Noir 2011, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 and Amy’s 2015

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December 13, 2016 · 7:24 pm

Let’s Taste – Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 & 1996

A week away at the snow with my Dad requires some serious wines, so I took up two bottles of the iconic Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon from my cellar. I thought it might be interesting to open them both at the same time, and see how such an important red wine in the Margaret River develops, and how vintage conditions play a big part in that ageing process. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 & 1996

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 & 1996

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August 26, 2016 · 1:31 pm

Let’s Taste – Yalumba The Scribbler 2013

The final in a series looking at wines from Yalumba thanks to a box of samples sent by Pippa Merrett from Hill-Smith Family Vineyards. The Scribbler is a classic Australian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, and is a great wine for the price. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Yalumba The Scribbler 2013

Yalumba The Scribbler 2013

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July 21, 2016 · 10:39 am

Let’s Taste – Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1998

To celebrate my 34th birthday, I opened up something with a bit of age from the cellar. Cullen are one of the most important producers in Margaret River – in Western Australia for that matter – and their crown jewel is the Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon. This 1998 vintage was before it was officially given it’s name. It’s been in the cellar for a while, so I was glad to have the chance to drink it. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1998

Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1998

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July 12, 2016 · 8:41 am

Let’s Taste – Yeringberg Red & Pinot Noir 2004

Yeringberg was my epiphany producer; the 1997 Pinot Noir is the reason I continued working in the wine industry. Back when I worked at Domaine Chandon in the Yarra Valley, I went to Yeringberg’s Open Day to taste, and bought these two 2004 wines. I’ve relinquished them from my cellar and thought I’d share my impressions. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Yeringberg Red & Pinot Noir 2004

Yeringberg Red & Pinot Noir 2004

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June 21, 2016 · 8:57 am

Let’s Taste – Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Shiraz 2015 & Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

The Wingara Group – owner of many great wineries around the world – sent me some samples from one of their Australian brands; Katnook Estate. They are both from the Founder’s Block range, both with a retail price of $20. They are the 2015 Shiraz and the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Katnook Estate Founder's Block Shiraz 2015 & Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Shiraz 2015 & Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

 

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June 17, 2016 · 3:58 pm

Let’s Taste – Yarra Yering 2006 wines

You may have heard me recently mention the re-birth of the Yarra Valley in the 1970s as a wine-producing region. Yarra Yering was in fact the first of these estates that was established in 1969, by Dr. Bailey Carrodus. When he passed away in 2008 the property was sold and has gone through somewhat of an evolution since then, whilst still retaining its core. These 2006 wines were purchased by myself while I was working in the Yarra Valley, and if I remember correctly it was after Dr. Carrodus passed away. I actually bought them well before they opened their cellar door, on their then annual open days. So I thought I would open them both, and talk about them. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Yarra Yering Pinot Noir & Dry Red No. 1 2006

Yarra Yering Pinot Noir & Dry Red No. 1 2006

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May 11, 2016 · 1:45 pm

Let’s Taste – Sally’s Paddock 2012

Neill Robb, owner and founder of Sally’s Paddock Redbank Winery, was my guest on Episode 90 of The Vincast, my wine podcast. He talked about why he chose the site in the Pyrenees region of Victoria, and why he chose to plant the grape varieties he did. He generously brought me a bottle of the 2012 Sally’s Paddock, the top wine from the estate, and I was very excited to open it and share my experiences here on Let’s Taste. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below, please like and subscribe!

Sally's Paddock 2012

Sally’s Paddock 2012

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May 10, 2016 · 6:48 pm

Let’s Taste – d’Arenberg 2013 reds

Let’s make this clear, d’Arenberg Wines in McLaren Vale make more than a few products. Here are three of the best known red wines, all with a recommended retail price of $18, all from the 2013 vintage. let me know what you think in the comments below.

d'Arenberg The Custodian 2013

d’Arenberg The Custodian 2013

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Let’s Taste – Tahbilk 2013 reds

Tahbilk Winery in the Nagambie region of Victoria sent me samples of their 2013 Reds for my appraisal. You may have seen previous Let’s Taste episodes looking at Tahbilk wines, and you may have heard my episode of The Vincast with owner Alister Purbrick. If you haven’t, head to the Intrepid Wino website.

Tahbilk 2013 red wines

Tahbilk 2013 red wines

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April 26, 2016 · 11:40 am