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Clandestine Wines Red Wine Releases
Henri Murger was a French author and poet around the early to mid-1800’s. I would expect his name is not necessarily ringing any bells for you right now but, if I mention that the opera La Bohème is based on … Continue reading
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2017 Levantine Hill Melissa’s Paddock Syrah
Close to 300 years ago, Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” When I write something, whether it is worth reading or not is up to the reader. However, when it … Continue reading
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Clandestine Wines 2023 “Break Free” Red Wine Releases
I was listening to a podcast recently (of which I can’t remember the subject) that mentioned the 1960’s was all about conformity. There were certain ‘norms’ that were followed and if you strayed from those ‘standards’ you were deemed a … Continue reading
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2009 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz
This may sound a bit strange, but tasting this aged wine gave me a glimpse into the future. What do I mean by that? Well, back in July of this year I was lucky enough to try the 2018 vintage … Continue reading
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2018 Levantine Hill Estate Syrah
I heard a line recently that went something like, “Fits in anywhere, stands out everywhere”. However, I can’t remember where or what it relates to. What I can say is, when I tried this wine, it was the line that … Continue reading
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2019 Carillion Origins ‘Feldspars’ Orange Region Shiraz
I can’t say that a piano accordion is one of my favourite instruments, but I can’t say I dislike it either. If you’ve walked through small villages in some European countries, you hear them quite often and they blend in … Continue reading
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2019 Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Basket Press Shiraz
When it comes to a combination lock, you have to get the numbers right and in the correct order, to release the lock and access what is being secured. If you don’t, it just doesn’t work and, let’s face it, … Continue reading
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2019 Carillion Wines ‘Fenestella’ Hunter Valley Shiraz
Sometimes when you say something, and/or how you say it, can completely change a situation, circumstance or decision. Recently, on a Monday, my wife made the decision to have, “…no more wine until Friday.” Fair enough, her prerogative. However, when … Continue reading
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Huntington Estate ‘Estate’ Range Red Releases
I can remember many years ago when I bought some road maps for a planned trip to ‘the mainland’ (Google Maps was a mere figment of somebody’s imagination back then). You know, those ones that folded out to the size … Continue reading
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2018 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz
I live in a very photogenic part of Tasmania. When I’m walking or driving around the area, I can’t help but want to capture a sunrise or sunset, a reflection on an inland waterway, or a wombat as he waddles … Continue reading
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