Monthly Archives: January 2013

M. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Shiraz 2010, Pyrenees, VIC

Posted on January 30, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

Michel Chapoutier is quite well established in Australia now, having produced wines over the past decade. A biodynamic champion of single vineyard wines from the Northern Rhone, the vineyards of Domaine Tournon are on the foothills of the southern extension … Continue reading →

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Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Speciale 2009, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

Posted on January 28, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

Bought this for $33 from Nick’s Wine Merchants. A lovely wine which is great value for money, and for a limited production cuvee, I’d suggest stocking up if you like this particular wine. The 2009 vintage is a great vintage … Continue reading →

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Cullen White blend 2011, Margaret River, WA

Posted on January 27, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

$25 from Vintage Cellars, $20 from Winestar. As expected for the headliner of Australia’s biodynamic movement, this is a naturally fermented blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Riesling. Very pale yellow colour. Youthful, fresh grassy notes … Continue reading →

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Stich-free lunch at Seamstress

Posted on January 25, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

So I got a $70 lunch voucher from the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival crew for lunch at Seamstress (113 Lonsdale St). It’s a place that I’ve heard of time and time again, and I keep reminding myself ‘gotta check … Continue reading →

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Mandoleto Nero d’Avola 2011, Sicily, Italy

Posted on January 25, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

$14 from Cloudwine. Intense dark ruby colour. Youthful aromatic profile of blackcurrants, black pepper and spice. For me, there’s an inherent freshness as well, sorta like an orange orchard in warm weather when you can smell the fruit and leaves … Continue reading →

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