Category Archive: Cork

Wine featuring a cork closure

24 Sep

Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2007

Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2007

My pick from a tasting of current releases from this esteemed Burgundian winemaking family that has been family owned and run for more than 10 generations.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, Burgundy, Chardonnay, France, Full-bodied, White
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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, Medium-bodied, Pemberton, Pinot Noir, Red, Western Australia
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11 Sep

Lamont’s Bordeaux Tasting

Lamont’s Bordeaux Tasting

My first experience with Bordeuax was as a kid, thanks to the wonders of SBS World Soccer at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoons. Each week, the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dessert wine, France, Red, White
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13 Jan

Gramp’s Shiraz 2005 ($17)

Gramp’s Shiraz 2005 ($17)

Complex and heavy handed bouquet full of pencil lead, polish and even hints of tar. If the opening credits don’t tell you this is juicy …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2005, Full-bodied, Red, Shiraz, South Australia
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02 Jan

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus NV ($100)

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus NV ($100)

A lovely new release from the house of Taittinger made using only Grand Cru grapes. Lively and fresh, this beauty is powered by lemon and …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Champagne, France, Medium-bodied
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26 Nov

Pio Cesare “Fides” Barbera d’Alba 2004 ($60)

Pio Cesare “Fides” Barbera d’Alba 2004 ($60)

On Thursday, Pio Boffa from historic Piemonte estate Pio Cesare was in town showing off some of his exceptional wine at Italian eating institute, Maurizio’s. …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2004, Barbera, Italy, Medium-bodied, Red
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21 Nov

Amon-Ra Shiraz 2005 and 2006 ($90)

Amon-Ra Shiraz 2005 and 2006 ($90)

There are three things I really love about the Amon-Ra: first, the name is cool, but that’s to be expected if you name a wine …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2005, 2006, Barossa, Full-bodied, Icon, Red, Shiraz, South Australia
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31 Oct

Two excellent Merricks Creek Pinot Noirs

Two excellent Merricks Creek Pinot Noirs

Earlier this month, passionate pinotphile Steve Naughton from Victorian-based pinot noir specialists Pinot Now flew into Perth for a whirlwind trip through Western Australia. During …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2005, Medium-bodied, Mornington Peninsula, Pinot Noir, Red, Uncategorised, Victoria
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30 Oct

Ringbolt Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ($21.95)

Ringbolt Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ($21.95)

Now this is some good gear – really good gear. A soft and approachable beauty that shows varietal correctness and a sense of regionality for …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Red, Western Australia
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16 Oct

Celebrating 21 vintages of Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Celebrating 21 vintages of Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

An unnamed wine writer’s response to the Tomlinson family’s invite to the Lenton Brae tasting: “What? 21 vintages of white wines? They’ll be stuffed!” …not quite …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Margaret River, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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