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Let’s Taste – Tahbilk Marsanne, Pinot Gris & Rosé 2018

I’ve looked at wines from Tahbilk on a number of occasions, and I have also interviewed owner and CEO Alister Purbrick for The Vincast (https://intrepidwino.com/2015/10/02/the-vincast-episode-069-alister-purbrick-from-tahbilk-winery/). On this edition of Let’s Taste I open the first wines from the 2018 vintage from Tahbilk, and share my impressions. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Wines tasted;
Tahbilk Marsanne 2018 – RRP $19.50
Tahbilk Pinot Gris 2018 – RRP $21.50
Tahbilk Rosé 2018 – RRP $21.50
Website – http://tahbilk.com.au

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October 6, 2018 · 7:11 am
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Let’s Taste – d’Arenberg ‘The Ironstone Pressings’, ‘The Dead Arm’ & ‘The Coppermine Road’ 2015

The final in a three-part series on d’Arenberg looking at some of their new releases. On this edition it’s the annual release of their icon reds, something wine reviewers and customers alike wait for with great anticipation. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Wines tasted;
d’Arenberg ‘The Ironstone Pressings’ 2015 – RRP $70.00
d’Arenberg ‘The Dead Arm’ 2015 – RRP $70.00
d’Arenberg ‘The Coppermine Road’ 2015 – RRP $70.00

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May 14, 2018 · 5:40 pm
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Let’s Taste – Michael Hall Roussanne, Pinot Noir & Syrah 2016

I’ve been seeing quite a bit of the Michael Hall wines around Melbourne of late, and it’s clear to understand why. I was very excited to have an opportunity to taste more wines from the range, and I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!

Wines tasted;
Michael Hall Barossa Valley Roussanne 2016 – RRP $38.00
Michael Hall Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 – RRP $47.00
Michael Hall Adelaide Hills Syrah 2016 – RRP $50.00

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May 14, 2018 · 5:34 pm
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Let’s Taste – d’Arenberg ‘The Footbolt’ 2016 and ‘The High Trellis’ 2015

More d’Arenberg wines, the samples just keep on coming, and I always relish the chance to look at new vintages from one of Australia’s most iconic brands. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Wines tasted;
d’Arenberg ‘The Footbolt’ Shiraz 2016 – RRP $18.00
d’Arenberg ‘The High Trellis’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – RRP $18.00

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April 30, 2018 · 4:45 pm
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Let’s Taste – Mandala Blanc de Blancs 2015

Another wine from a producer new to Let’s Taste – Yarra Valley’s Mandala Wines – this time a sparkling, the Blanc de Blancs 2015. Blanc de Blancs are white wines made from white grapes, in this case 100% Chardonnay. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Wine tasted;
Mandala Blanc de Blancs 2015 – RRP $35.00

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April 28, 2018 · 5:46 pm
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Let’s Taste – Heartland First Release Malbec 2016

I was recently sent a sample from Heartland Wines, this time looking at a more premium wine from their range than I had seen before. Let me know what you think in the comments below, have you tried many Australian malbec wines?

Wine tasted;
Heartland ‘First Release’ Malbec 2016 – RRP $50.00

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April 17, 2018 · 6:17 am
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Let’s Taste – d’Arenberg ‘The Laughing Magpie’ 2013

d’Arenberg wines are back on Let’s Taste, and perfect timing as we head towards Winter, we are looking at some red wines. This is the first in a series of three videos I’ll be recording looking at d’Arenberg wines. I’ve also updated my tasting room with some lovely maps of Burgundy! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Wine tasted;
d’Arenberg ‘The Laughing Magpie’ Shiraz Viognier 2013 – RRP $29.00

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April 17, 2018 · 5:51 am
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Let’s Taste – Mandala 2014 Reds

Another new producer for the Let’s Taste series, this time from a very familiar region. Mandala Wines are a Yarra Valley based producer that focuses on classic varieties for the region. I was thrilled to have a chance to look at their premium reds across three varieties, unfortunately there was a technical problem with the initial record and I lost one of the wines. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Wines tasted;
Mandala ‘The Prophet’ Pinot Noir 2014 – RRP $50.00
Mandala ‘The Rock’ Shiraz 2014 – RRP $50.00
Mandala ‘The Butterfly’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – RRP $50.00

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April 11, 2018 · 5:36 pm
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Let’s Taste – Michael Hall 2016 white wines

I was thrilled to be introduced to a new producer on this edition of Let’s Taste with The Intrepid Wino. Michael Hall – originally from the United Kingdon – produces wine from fruit sourced from the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa Valley and the Eden Valley. The three white wines tasted on this edition of Let’s Taste are all from the Adelaide Hills. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Wines tasted;
Michael Hall Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – RRP $35.00
Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon Blanc de Pigeon 2016 – RRP $28.00
Michael Hall Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 – RRP $50.00

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April 11, 2018 · 3:43 pm
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Let’s Taste – Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Riesling 2007 & 2012

On the second of a two-part edition of Let’s Taste, I continue to look at wines from Pewsey Vale that have recently been released. ‘The Contours’ is considered to be one of Australia’s best riesling wines, and I was honoured to be able to compare two vintages of this wine side-by-side. Let me know what you think in the comments below, and feel free to recommend some more rieslings for me to try!

Wines tasted;
Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Riesling 2012 – RRP $35.00
Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Riesling 2007 – RRP N/A

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April 4, 2018 · 9:56 pm