Category Archive: Western Australia

God bless Western Australia and all those who write about wine and poker in this great state of ours

22 Nov

Howard Park Riesling 2009 ($25)

Howard Park Riesling 2009 ($25)

It’s simple logic. Great vintage + great riesling producer = great wine.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2009, Great Southern, Riesling, Screwcap, White
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21 Nov

Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 ($22)

Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 ($22)

The latest SSB from one of Western Australia’s most consistent producers of the style.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2009, Margaret River, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, White
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20 Nov

Sandalford “Classic Dry White” 2009 ($18.95)

Sandalford “Classic Dry White” 2009 ($18.95)

A stunning textbook example of Margaret River SSB at a price so good that even a freelance journalist would be able to afford a case of it this summer.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2009, Margaret River, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon
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28 Oct

Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2008 ($40)

Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2008 ($40)

A long overdue tasting note on the deserving wine of the show at the 2009 Mt Barker Wine Show.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2008, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, White
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08 Oct

Geographe Wine Show 2009

Geographe Wine Show 2009

Results from the 2009 RSM Bird Cameron Geographe Wine Show.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2009, Show Results
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19 Sep

Swan Valley Wine Show 2009

Swan Valley Wine Show 2009

The spoils from this year’s Swan Valley Wine Show were shared out among producers both new and old with an outstanding fortified again scooping the pool.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Show Results, Swan Valley
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16 Sep

Learning from the best

Learning from the best

Challenger TAFE hospitality students work alongside five talented Perth chefs while diners enjoy a remarkable progressive dinner: it’s win-win-win at La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ September soiree.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Article, Restaurant Reviews
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14 Sep

Picardy’s new Burgundian duo

Picardy’s new Burgundian duo

Tasting notes for Picardy’s newly released 2008 Chardonnay and 2007 Tete de Cuvee pinot noir.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, 2008, Chardonnay, Cork, Medium-bodied, Pemberton, Pinot Noir, Red
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12 Sep

2009 Perth Show exhibitors tasting

2009 Perth Show exhibitors tasting

Impressions and scores of some of the trophy winners at this year’s Perth Show.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2004, 2008, 2009, Fortified, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Show Results
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11 Sep

Perth Royal Wine Show 2009

Perth Royal Wine Show 2009

Results from this year’s Perth Show.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2009, Show Results
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