Monthly Archives: July 2011

Rockpool, Crown Complex, Melbourne (ex-post)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by simplepalatesseriously

Originally posted on 23rd July 2011 A fantastic dinner at Rockpool yet again. This remains my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The menu is always straight forward, portions are generous, consistent quality and good service. This occasion was to celebrate Carlton’s … Continue reading →

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Kaesler Old Vine Riesling 2008, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on July 22, 2011 by simplepalatesseriously

$16.95 from The Red Wine Shop. Light golden colour. Youthful nose that is clean and focused. Aromas of green peach, crushed lemon pulp, dusty lime chalk and fennel seed. Dry white wine with lemon flesh and juicy orange peach flesh. … Continue reading →

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Kaesler Old Vine Semillon 2008, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on July 22, 2011 by simplepalatesseriously

$13.50 from The Red Wine Shop. Clear, light lemon gold colour with the slightest hint of green. Generous youthful aromas of lime spritz, lemon peel, lime rind, and wet, fresh cut grass. Dry white wine with rich lime fruit and … Continue reading →

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Longhop Shiraz 2010, Mt Lofty Ranges, SA

Posted on July 17, 2011 by simplepalatesseriously

$16 from Cloudwine. Intense black ruby colour. Dense aromas of blackcurrant cordial, Asian salted dried plums and anise pastille, hint of dusty rock. Dry, full-bodied wine, this is ripe and rich with incredible flavours of dense blackcurrant fruit, anise, rosemary … Continue reading →

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St John’s Rd Blood & Courage Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on July 17, 2011 by simplepalatesseriously

$19 from Dan Murphy’s. Intense black purple colour, young concentrated perfume of black cherry, blackcurrant and sweet anise. Dry, full-bodied wine with plush rich blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, finishing with dried black plums. Clean acidity with easy velvet tannins. … Continue reading →

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