Tasted last week. Prices in $OZ
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Martin

Tyrrell's Old Winery Hunter Valley Semillon 2007 - $11. Lemons and straw on
the nose. Light (10.5% alcohol) fresh style with attractive ripe citrus
flavours. An ideal lunch and entrée white.



Shingle Peak Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - up to $26. This one exhibits
the typically grassy pungency we expect from quality NZ sauvignon blanc. The
palate is crisp with upfront tangy acid and stacks of lychee fruit.



Knappstein Watervale Riesling 2007 - up to $30. Clare Valley, South
Australia. Aromas of lime dominate the bouquet. This is a full-bodied
riesling with more lime aspects on the palate and excellent length. Try with
lighter main courses or with a cheese platter. Cellar up to 10 years.



10X Chardonnay 2006 - up to $30. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Lovely rich
bouquet of peaches and French oak vanillin. Supple and flavoursome in the
mouth, the softness is balanced at the finish with well-integrated citrussy
acid.



Nepenthe Tryst Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2007 - up to $17. Sweetish strawberry
and Turkish Delight nose. Soft and fresh in the mouth, some sweetness in the
middle leads to a just off-dry finish showing an edge of acid zest. Serve
well-chilled as an aperitif.



Hewitson Miss Harry 2006 - $22. Barossa Valley, South Australia. Grenache,
shiraz, mourvèdre blend. Thick luscious and rich style full of sweet
berries. Imagine a summer pudding in a glass.



Plantagenet Shiraz 2005 - up to $40. Great Southern, Western Australia.
This wine looked good in the glass: dense red to black with a vibrant purple
edge. The nose is warm and full of ripe blackberries with a hint of pencil
shavings. On the palate, there is a well-structured mix of berries and
plumminess supported by firm, drying tannins. Lip smacking.



Mildara Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - up to $26. The nose reminded
me of mulberry conserve, along with a hint of the dustiness I often
associate with Coonawarra cabernet. Mulberry sweetness continues on the
palate with intense, almost inky, blackcurrants. The finish is warm (15%
alcohol) and firm.

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