Delicious wine from the southern most wine growing region in Africa, Elim. Expect to hear a lot more from Elim in the next few years. It’s staying where it is, but the wine is going places.
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A new blend of Aussie confidence from a crowd who call themselves Some Young Punks.
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I’ve tried most of the Adams family; the girls Semillon, Pinot Gris and Riesling and the boys, Cabernet-Shiraz, The Fergus (a GSM Rhône blend) and now for the Shiraz, available from Tesco (€14.05).
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Three of my picks from last week’s Barossa evening with Wine Australia.
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Posted on January 21st, 2010 7 Comments
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When it comes to wine, Tesco have really upped their game in the last couple of months. They have some true gems nestled amongst what often seems an infinitude of choice. The following wines, I believe, punch well above their weight and price bracket. In my book they have what you might call an excellent [...]
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Posted on December 6th, 2009 3 Comments
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My intentions were honorable, simply to poke my head in to say hello John Wilson and John McDonnell. However, the road to home is paved with good intentions and when I saw the range of eclectic styles, flavors and prices John had picked, I had to stick around a little longer than intended. Inside, some of my highlights.
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Posted on November 9th, 2009 4 Comments
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John McDonnell and Dermot Nolan (MW) brought the Landmark Australia Tutorial experience to Dublin last week. A rare chance to try some of Australia’s finest wines.
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Tasting of the older brother of the recent Miss Harry, the Ned & Henry’s Barossa Shiraz from Hewiston. Bloody nice stuff, too.
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I take the Elderton Barossa Shiraz for a ride in my latest video tasting. A silky smooth Shiraz from a beautiful part of Australia.
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