Category Archive: 2004

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 2008, 2009, Fortified, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Show Results, Western Australia
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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 +, Barbera, Cork, Italy, Medium-bodied, Red
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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, 2005, 2006, 2007, Cork, Margaret River, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia, White
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02 Oct

Cosham Chardonnay 2004 ($20)

Cosham Chardonnay 2004 ($20)

I’ve noticed – with a bit of embarrassment – that AHW fares pretty poorly when it comes to unearthing “new” names, particularly boutique Western Australia …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Chardonnay, Medium-bodied, Perth Hills, Screwcap, Western Australia, White
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