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Down under people often refer to South Australians as ‘Crow Eaters’ and New Zealanders as ‘Kiwis’. So this week we look at two shiraz offerings from the Crow Eaters: One from McLaren Vale and one from the Clare. Our other wine is a sparkling from a Kiwi producer who has teamed up with a respected French Champagne house.

In this episode we recommend:

• Deutz Marlborough Cuvée Brut NV ($22-26)
• Rockbare Shiraz 2005 ($18-20)
• Tim Adams The Aberfeldy Shiraz 2005 ($39-55)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we look at three Italian grape varieties in a Wine Week special. The first comes from the white grape arneis. The second may be the best known of the Australian produced Italians in the form of the Chianti grape sangiovese. And the final wine comes from a grape popular not only in Italy, but California as well, zinfandel.

In this episode we recommend:

• Garry Crittenden i Arneis 2004 ($16-18)
• Coriole Sangiovese 2006 ($16-19)
• Cape Mentelle Zinfandel 2005 ($35-40)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we’re telling you to rush out and grab these bottles before they’re all gone! The first is a Penfolds Bin series that was sold-out… but seems to have resurfaced. The second is the little brother of the wine just named the world’s best red. The last is one of the world’s best rieslings and time is of the essence if you want to have any for your cellar! Grab them all while you can!

In this episode we recommend:

• Penfolds Bin 389 2004 ($40-50)
• Wirra Wirra Church Block 2005 ($15-18)
• Grosset Polish Hill riesling 2007 ($35-40)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we look at three wines that sit in very different price points, from well under $10 to $50. The first is a jaw dropping cheap riesling that really is very good. The second is an organically produced Coonawarra red blend that is as good as anything coming from the region. The last is a big, bold durif that doesn’t overplay the alcohol.

In this episode we recommend:

• Jacobs Creek Riesling 2006 ($6-10)
• Highbank Cab Sauv/Merlot/Cab Franc 2001 ($41-50)
• Morris Rutherglen Durif 2004 ($20-25)

Download the video: (4 min 28 sec)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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