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This week we look at two wines that are from the same producer, under the same label, but which come from different regions. As well we check out a stylish shiraz/viognier blend and a white which surprised us with its quality despite its youth – and price tag.

In this episode we recommend:

• Tyrrell’s Rufus Stone Shiraz (McLaren Vale & Heathcote) 2005 ($17-22)
• De Bortoli Windy Peak Sauv. Blanc / Semillon 2007 ($12-15)
• Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2006 ($18-23)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we review a great red that comes from a vineyard run by one of the best known wine reviewers in Australia. As well we check out a classic example of shiraz from the Heathcote region and a riesling from one of the world’s great red producers.

In this episode we recommend:

• Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling 2006 ($15-20)
• Coldstream Hills Cab. Sauv. 2005 ($18-25)
• Taltarni Heathcote Shiraz 2004 ($35-40)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we look at a New Zealand sauvignon blanc which was a recommendation from one of wine week’s loyal viewers. In the same episode we look at another of the great Coonawarra 04 cabernet sauvignons and a bargain shiraz from the Hunter Valley

In this episode we recommend:

• Oyster Bay Sauv. Blanc 2006 ($16-18)
• Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz 2003 ($14-16)
• Balnaves of Coonwarra Cab. Sauv. 2004 ($27-32)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we check out a contender for the title of Australia’s best riesling, and it’s one that won’t break the bank. We also check out a big Coonawarra red blend that is back in great form after a few disappointing vintages. And just to prove that age isn’t everything we check a out very young grenache/shiraz which is extremely drinkable right now.

In this episode we recommend:

• Kalleske Clarry’s Red 2006 ($18-20)
• Seppelt Drumborg Riesling 2006 ($25-30)
• Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cab. Shiraz Merlot 2004 ($11-14)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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