Monthly Archives: November 2012

Spinifex Rosè 2012, Barossa Valley

Posted on November 24, 2012 by simplepalatesseriously

$20 from King and Godfrey. Mr Peter Schell has done it again and made my transition to the hot sunny summers easier by crafting a blend of Grenache, Mataro and Cinsault (53/24/23) that is of pale smoked salmon colour, with … Continue reading →

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Domaines Barons de Rothschild [Lafite] 2009 Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux

Posted on November 22, 2012 by simplepalatesseriously

AUD$20 from Nicks Wine Merchants. This is an entry level wine from a stellar vintage which would typically sell for under a tenner in euro currency. A blend of Cabernet Suavignon with Merlot, with some Cabernet Franc. Annual production of … Continue reading →

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Victorian Shiraz/Syrah with South Pack (Part 2)

Posted on November 22, 2012 by simplepalatesseriously

For Shiraz, the South Pack is really heading in the North direction to Heathcote (Syrahmi) and the Yarra Valley (Jamsheed and Luke Lambert). Quite marked differences in geography between both regions result in very distinctive styles of shiraz. A straight … Continue reading →

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Victorian Pinot Noir with South Pack (Part 1)

Posted on November 22, 2012 by simplepalatesseriously

The South Pack is a group of independent winemakers who seek to convey the ideals of the Southern Victorian lands or the fruit which they admit to being fortunate enough be working with. I would almost hesitate to describe them … Continue reading →

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Merry? Well… it was alright at The Merrywell, Crown Complex

Posted on November 12, 2012 by simplepalatesseriously

With a serious toned Brian Cox lecture to attend to in Melbourne, there was an absolute need to furnish the brain with a touch of nourishment prior. Not to mention, it had been a long Friday at work too. After … Continue reading →

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