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This week all three wines come from South Australia. We look at yet another inexpensive riesling from the Clare Valley that is great value and a big, powerful shiraz from McLaren Vale. We also look at a red blend from a Clare Valley producer adored by wine critics and drinkers alike.

In this episode we recommend:

• Leasingham Bin 7 riesling 2005 ($14-18)
• Coriole McLaren Vale shiraz 2005 ($20-25)
• Grosset Gaia 2004 ($45-55)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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Normally on wine week we stick to Australian wines. However this week in addition to a couple of Aussie rippers, we get into the swing of the Tour de France by looking at a classic French wine that is widely available across the globe.

In this episode we recommend:

• Thorn Clarke Shotfire shiraz 2005 ($18-24)
• E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2003 ($19-23)
• Devil’s Lair chardonnay 2005 ($28-35)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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With winter well and truly on us in the southern hemisphere we thought it a perfect time to look at three fortified wines ideal for nights in front of a fire. We check out a tokay, a muscat and a port style that are each brilliant at ridiculously inexpensive prices given the quality.

In this episode we recommend:

• Buller Fine Old Tokay ($17-20)
• Morris Premium Old Liqueur Muscat ($45-50)
• Seppelt Single Vintage Tawny Para 1986 ($35-45)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we look at a wine which uses a closure that might just signal the end of corks on high end wines… and the wine inside the bottle isn’t half bad either! We also look at a great shiraz with lovely chocolate characters and a semillon/sauvignon blanc from a region known for producing great versions of the blend.

In this episode we recommend:

• Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006 ($18-24)
• Henschke Henry’s Seven 2004 ($25-27)
• Knappstein Shiraz 2004 ($16-22)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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