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This week we look at a couple of wines that manage to coax brilliant results from grapes being grown in areas not renowed for the varieties. We check out a shiraz that has great cellaring potential but comes from a region better known for its rieslings. There’s also a brilliant chardonnay from a small producer in the Hunter Valley, a region iconically known for another white varitey. And finally we look at a red blend from McLaren Vale that’s a real winner.

In this episode we recommend:

• Leasingham Bin 61 shiraz 2005 ($16-24)
• Pooles Rock chardonnay 2005 ($25-30)
• Gemtree Vineyards Tatty Road 2006 ($15-19)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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Ever wanted to get in on a one of those cool, limited release wines that everyone raves about before they become too expensive? This week we look at a big, bold shiraz from a small producer that seems set for huge wraps from those wine buffs that drive prices up to sky high territory. As well we look at an affordable shiraz that is as dependable as ever. And just for a change we look at a great young riesling which comes from Western Australia.

In this episode we recommend:

• Saltram Pepperjack shiraz 2006 ($18-27)
• West Cape Howe riesling 2006 ($18-23)
• Occam’s Razor shiraz 2005 ($40-45)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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This week we check out three wines from producers that don’t have a big name in the market, but seem destined for bigger things. The first is a red blend from the Bendigo region which is available for just loose change. The second is a McLaren Vale shiraz-grenache that’s ideal for drinking right now. The final wine for this week is a great chardonnay from a region growing terrific versions of the variety.

In this episode we recommend:

• Water Wheel Memsie 2006 ($8-12)
• Paxton AAA shiraz grenache 2006 ($18-23)
• Ashbrook Estate chardonnay 2005 ($23-28)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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It’s that time of year again when everyone heads to the races and we’re offering tips that can’t lose! The first is a sparkling that is a sure bet even if you’ve already done most of your dough on the ponies. The second is a red hot tip for a great shiraz-viognier from a great stable. The last is a coonawarra cab sauv which is a regular favorite that delivers the goods time and again.

In this episode we recommend:

• Yarra Burn pinot noir chardonnay pinot meunier 2005 ($15-18)
• De Bortoli Gulf Station shiraz-viognier 2006 ($16-18)
• Wynns Coonawarra Estate cabernet sauvignon 2005 ($16-30)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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A few years back some cashed up people decided that they could get rich by getting together and buying up a heap of great Australian wine. The scheme went bust and now the huge holdings are being released to you and I via an online auction, so this week we check out four wines worth bidding on. There’s a couple of well know shiraz bottles with up to 7 years age on them already, plus a less well known cabernet that is a stand out from the range on offer. Be sure to check out graysonline.com.au for bidding details.

In this episode we recommend:

• Kilikanoon Covenant shiraz 2002 ($9-35+)
• Mount Langi Ghiran Langi shiraz 2000 ($9-40+)
• Wirra Wirra McLaren Vale shiraz 2002 ($9-30+)
• Gartner Family Vineyards cabernet sauvignon 1999 ($9-35+)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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