Category: Food and Drink
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Coriole – Racked Semillion (2006)
A decent desert wine, if not a little sweet at the moment. I’d suggest letting it age up a bit, and serving with Sticky Date pudding. Still loving their 2004 Racked Chenin Blanc which is just getting better each year!
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Pirramimma – Petit Verdot (2004) – McLaren Vale
Oh baby! What a surprise this puppy was! Having never heard of Petit Verdot I grabbed a bottle, and it was not until I had drunk it that I bothered to do a little research. It seems the “little green” did not do so well in France due to its very late ripening characteristics meaning…
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Pauletts – Shiraz (2000) – Polish Hill River – Clare Valley
The single biggest disappointment in recent times. The cork on this puppy disintegrated on opening, leaving cork residue in the wine not only that but it seemed to be overly oxidised. Reviews indicate that this drop is supposedly good, but in this instance there is no point rating this particular bottle. Lets hope the cork…
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Wirra Wirra – Churchblock 2005 (McLaren Vale)
From Wirra’s latest release – a Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz – Merlot blend. Was not in the mood for this one when I opened it so I left it until the next night to give it a second chance, the combination of extra time, changes to my palate made this rather enjoyable. It is a…
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Modern Drunkard Magazine Online
Modern Drunkard Magazine Online Now I don’t advocate that this list should be followed to the letter, it is rather amusing and provides some good ground rules to follow should you ever find yourself in the pub 😉
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Hugh Hamilton “The Ratbag” Merlot 2004
I am usually not a fan of Merlot as it is too soft for my liking, way to subtle. I like a wine that smacks you across the back of your tonsils and shakes you all about. Now while this is not as in your face as the typical Aussie big Red like the Barossa…
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Oven Baked Risotto with Chilli Pancetta, Mushrooms and Fresh Basil
Easy oven baked risotto with chilli pancetta, mushrooms and fresh basil. Serving size: Serves 4 Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 thin slices of chilli pancetta, cut into strips 1 clove garlic, crushed 100g Swiss brown mushrooms, cut into 4 slices 100g button mushrooms,…
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Brown Brothers – Orange Muskat and Flora
This is a decent dessert wine for people who have a sweet tooth or are just having a need for a sweet thing, this goes well with sticky date pudding!
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Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate – Shiraz (2004)
Oh yeah, this is one sweet sweet Shiraz, while the Coonawarra (and Wynn’s) are better known for the Cabernet Suavignon this is a mighty fine Shiraz that should not be ignored or passed up. Get into it!
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Hugh Hamilton – Unwooded Chardonnay (2006)
This is a brilliant wine from one of my favourite wineries in the McLaren Vale this Chardonnay goes well with pretty much anything, went down a treat in and with a Stroganoff.