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8.5/10 $17.95 Frank Helllwig Shiraz Grenache (Australia). Ruby in colour. Oak, vanilla, cedar, cassis cherry on the nose. Dry, full bodied and smooth with medium acidity. Warm flavours of plum, vanilla, cherry and smoke. Subtle oak taste. This one is thick and dark with plenty of juicy, rich, warm flavour. It reminds me of a... Continue Reading →
6.5/10 $14.95 Angove Organic Chardonnay (Australia). Bright yellow in colour. Extra Dry and medium bodied. Fruity with flavours of citrus, green apple, and light oak. The first few sips seemed very acidic and just reminded me of flat champagne... which kind of makes sense considering Chardonnay is popular grape varietal used to make champagne... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $9.95 Smoky Bay Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia). Clear ruby in colour. Very fragrant with fruity aromas of strawberry, cherry and smoke. Dry and medium bodied with moderate acidity and soft tannins. Really nice combination of jammy blackberry/ raspberry, subtle vanilla and mild oak flavours. First poured slightly tart but improved after sitting, and had... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $19.00 Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia). Dark red in colour. Smells of ripe cherries 🍒 . Definitely dry, maybe even extra dry, and medium/full bodied. Not entirely smooth and had a bit of bite to it. Flavours of deep cherry, oak and blackberry. A little peppery and slightly more acidic than I expect from... Continue Reading →
2/10 $13.45 Jacobs Creek Moscato (Australia). Pale yellow colour with a hint of lime hue. Smells fruity and floral. Subtle bubbles. Tastes very sweet, like a pear syrup, with an aftertaste that was less than desirable... I couldn't elaborate any further about this one, as I was really not feeling it and put the glass... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.95 Mallee Rock (Australia) Shiraz Cab Sauv. Dark ruby in colour. Dry and mildly acidic. Tastes somewhat tart of plum and pepper, with a leathery finish. I had a hard time rating this one as I couldn't make up my mind... the character of the Shiraz is definitely something I'm not accustomed to, but... Continue Reading →
8/10 $14.95 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet (Australia). Dark purple in colour. Oaky acidic smell. Dry and medium bodied. Can really taste plum/currant and oak. Recommended to me by two different friends, I enjoyed this one. Great flavor to pair with a steak dinner, and smooth enough that you will want to keep drinking afterwards.... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.85 McWilliams Hanwood Estate Cab Sauv (Australia). Dark ruby colour. Smells like sweet berry and hint of oak. Tastes different than it smells. Not really that dry. Medium bodied but doesn't have a big edge to it. It's very fruity tasting/lively, and easy to drink. I actually bought this bottle once last week, and... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $18.95 19 Crimes Shiraz Durif (Australia). Very cool bottle! The second recommendation to me by Michelle, I sought this one out at the LCBO and lucky for me, it was the very last one left! Dark purple, almost black in colour (think, vampire tears). Smells dark, like smoky berries. Acidic with an interesting finish.... Continue Reading →
8/10 $10.95 The Little Penguin Merlot (Australia). Clear deep red in color. Cherry/leather fragrance. Just the right amount of dryness and body...I can see why it's popular as it's easy drinking and has a lively flavor. 'Easy drinking' for me, usually translates into wines that don't mention having a moderate or long 'finish'... I can't... Continue Reading →
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