Category Archive: $10 - $20

At this price point, you can start expecting a little more character in a bottle of wine

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 2009, Margaret River, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia
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25 Feb

MadFish Pinot Noir 2006 ($19)

MadFish Pinot Noir 2006 ($19)

VINTAGE 2006 was very late in Western Australia and people aren’t expecting the traditional red powerhouses (cabernet, shiraz and associated blends) from the season to …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2006, Medium-bodied, Pinot Noir, Red, Screwcap, Western Australia
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03 Feb

Quaff 2008 – the best wines in Australia under $15

Quaff 2008 – the best wines in Australia under $15

The latest addition to the Quaff ($19.95, Hardie Grant) collection on the bookshelf is as good as ever – and I’m not just saying that …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $1 - $10, Best value drop, Book reviews
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18 Jan

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2005 ($18)

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2005 ($18)

Made from fruit sourced from Central Victorian vineyards and overseen by French and American winemakers, this is an intriguing drop that takes Old World winemaking …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2005, France, Medium-bodied, Shiraz, Victoria, Viognier
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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 2005, Cork, Full-bodied, Red, Shiraz, South Australia
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11 Dec

Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($18ish)

Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($18ish)

Winemaker Michael Kerrigan’s decision to end a 13-year affiliation with Howard Park to take up the position of winemaker and part-owner at Hay Shed Hill …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2007, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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29 Nov

Wickhams Road Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2006 ($17.99)

Wickhams Road Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2006 ($17.99)

I suspect that in the context of a line-up of chardonnays, a lot of people are going to glance over this wine, which is a …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2006, Chardonnay, Macedon Ranges, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, White
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22 Nov

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007 ($18)

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007 ($18)

Under the guidance of new senior winemaker Robb Mann, the Cape Mentelle SBS style is changing from a semillon-dominant blend to a more 50-50 mix …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2007, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Vintage, Western Australia, White
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20 Nov

Mrs Wigley Moscato 2007 ($17)

Mrs Wigley Moscato 2007 ($17)

For the rest of the week, I’ll be taking Polaroids of the wines I’ll be writing up. In addition to wine and cards, photography is …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2007, Crown Seal, McLaren Vale, Medium-bodied, South Australia, Sparkling, Vintage
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19 Nov

McWilliams Hanwood Estate Chardonnay 2006 ($13-ish)

McWilliams Hanwood Estate Chardonnay 2006 ($13-ish)

When you get struck down by a head cold and the inability to use a keyboard properly, it makes it hard to write about wine, …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2006, Best value drop, Chardonnay, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, White
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