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This week we take a look at three wines that can each be rightly considered great value, but which are lovely drops at the same time. Our first is a Clare Valley riesling which has come up a treat in what was a tough vintage for many growers in the region. Our next offering is a shiraz-viognier which can be had at a quarter of the price of some similar blends. Our last wine this week is a different red blend, this time from Coonawarra. It’s a brilliant everyday drinker which will go perfectly with a range of foods.

In this episode we recommend:

• Leo Buring Clare Valley riesling 2007 ($15-18)
• d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie 2006 ($25-30)
• Hollick shiraz cabernet sauvignon 2004 ($14-17)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

In this episode we look at a couple of bargain wines from winemakers who generally offer their wines at much higher prices. We look at a red from a McLaren Vale producer who’s top wines have made a big splash in the U.S. and another from the Yarra Valley from a vineyard well known to lovers of great wine. Both reds are remarkably affordable given the usual prices fetched for the wines from each vineyard. We also look at a Western Australian chardonnay which is a bargain when compared to some of the more expensive varieties from the same region.

In this episode we recommend:

• Voyager Estate chardonnay 2005 ($30-35)
• Fox Creek Red Baron shiraz 2006 ($16-20)
• Yeringberg Young Vines shiraz 2005 ($25-30)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

When most people mention the Pyrenees, the first thought is Europe, but there is also a Pyrenees in Australia. This week we kick off with a brilliant shiraz from the Aussie version. We also look at a bright, dry Rosé from the Yarra Valley and a Clare Pinot Gris that contains more depth than usual for the variety.

In this episode we recommend:

• Pyren Vineyard Block E shiraz 2004 ($25-30)
• Dominique Portet Fontaine rosé 2007 ($16-19)
• Tim Adams pinot gris 2007 ($18-20)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

It’s a wine that’s widely regarded as one of Australia’s best semillons and has more than half a decade of bottle age already, but it costs less than $15. We also check out a brilliant Barossa shiraz with great cellaring potential and a red blend from the biggest name in Aussie reds that comes in so cheap you’ll never need buy bulk wine again.

In this episode we recommend:

• Grant Burge Filsell shiraz 2005 ($25-30)
• Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat shiraz cabernet 2007 ($6-10)
• Mount Pleasant Elizabeth semillon 2002 ($13-15)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Weddings are the perfect time to open a few bottles of great wine, and when it’s Brad’s wedding then there’s even more reason to get into some great wine! This week we look at a sparkling that many regard as Australia’s finest, and is a regular at our celebrations. There’s also a Margaret River riesling which will be served to the guests at the event this weekend. And we also look at a Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon which has really hit the mark with the 05 vintage.

Cheers and congratulations to Brad and Tranda. If you want to send your best wishes you can do so in the comments box below.

In this episode we recommend:

• Clover Hill vintage 2003 ($32-38)
• Bowen Estate cabernet sauvignon 2005 ($25-28)
• Leeuwin Estate Art Series rielsing 2006 ($18-24)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny