Category Archive: $20 - $30

The wine spend ceiling without crossing over into the “special” bottle category.

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 2009, Great Southern, Riesling, Screwcap, Western Australia, 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 2009, Margaret River, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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30 Oct

Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($25)

Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($25)

WTF I hear you say – a wine review? The day job workload makes writing reviews tricky, especially as we’re on deadline for the summer edition …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2008, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Pemberton, Price, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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12 Feb

Momo Pinot Noir 2006 ($25.90)

Momo Pinot Noir 2006 ($25.90)

After shooting to global prominence on the back of its Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough has slowly been building up its wine repertoire with pinot noir starting …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2006, Marlborough, Medium-bodied, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Screwcap
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05 Feb

Capel Vale Whispering Hill Riesling 2007 ($27.95)

Capel Vale Whispering Hill Riesling 2007 ($27.95)

Things have been a’changing at Capel Vale. There’s been a uniform lift in the quality of wine across the board, the introduction of the exceptional …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2007, Medium-bodied, Mt Barker, Riesling, Screwcap, Vintage, Western Australia, White
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03 Jan

Wairau River Gerwurtztraminer 2006 ($26)

Wairau River Gerwurtztraminer 2006 ($26)

Please don’t let the slightlty OTT Dutch Tilt in the above photo put you off this wine, this is incredible gerwurtz that is both highly …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2006, Gerwurtztraminer, Marlborough, Medium-bodied, New Zealand, Screwcap, White
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27 Nov

Plantagenet Riesling 2007 ($22)

Plantagenet Riesling 2007 ($22)

Technically, the early ‘07 vintage wasn’t supposed to be a great one for riesling, but so far the evidence has been to the contrary, as …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2007, Full-bodied, Great Southern, Riesling, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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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 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cork, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Red, Western Australia
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09 Oct

Massale by Kooyong Pinot Noir 2006 ($27)

Massale by Kooyong Pinot Noir 2006 ($27)

Showing signs of the warm vintage that took place in the Peninsula in ‘06, this wine is crammed full of pretty red fruit flavours with …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2006, Medium-bodied, Mornington Peninsula, Pinot Noir, Red, Screwcap, Victoria, Vintage
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08 Oct

Bridgewater Mill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2005 ($24.95)

Bridgewater Mill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2005 ($24.95)

The sum total of one parcel shiraz, one small parcel viognier, the excellent 2005 vintage and the benefit of Petaluma experience, this is further proof …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2005, Adelaide Hills, Medium-bodied, Red, Screwcap, Shiraz, South Australia, Viognier, White
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