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This week we look at a shiraz that won’t break the bank, even when you find it on the wine list at the local pub. We also look at a hand-picked riesling from the Clare Valley that helps to make the most of a tough vintage. And we also take a sneak peak at a limited edition shiraz from the Hunter Valley which is due for release in a few weeks.

In this episode we recommend:

• Seppelt Chalambar shiraz 2005 ($17-25)
• Knappstein Hand Picked riesling 2007 ($17-23)
• Thomas Wines Kiss shiraz 2006 ($45-50)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we look at a Cabernet from a region possibly better known for its shiraz, but which certainly hits the mark. We also look at a shiraz from the Great Southern region of Western Australia. There’s also a botrytis semillon from a smaller producer, in a smaller bottle perfect for the sweet wine.

In this episode we recommend:

• Richard Hamilton Hut Block cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($14-17)
• Cookoothama botrytis semillon 2006 ($20-22)
• Howard Park Scotsdale shiraz ($30-35)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This episode we look at three bargain wines with great pedigrees. The first is a WineWeek favourite, a wine that regularly scores over 90 points from other critics and comes in at under $15. Rieslings make another appearance with an Eden Valley offering from a big name Barossa producer. There’s also a pinot noir with style and flair without a huge price tag.

In this episode we recommend:

• Hardys Oomoo McLaren Vale shiraz 2006 ($12-15)
• Peter Lehmann Eden Valley riesling 2007 ($13-16)
• Scotchmans Hill Geelong pinot noir 2006 ($25-27)

Download the video: (3 min 32 sec)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we check out a wine you might have to watch out for, a wine that should be given time to reach its full potential and a wine for those watching their calorie intake. Firstly we look at an early havest white blend which is low both in alcohol and in calories. The next wine is a brilliant red from a great Barossa producer which may take a little searching to track down, but worth the effort. The the final wine this week is a Cabernet Sauvignon that will benefit from some patient cellaring.

In this episode we recommend:

• Lindemans Early Harvest semillon sauvignon blanc 2007 ($12-14)
• Pirathon by Kalleske shiraz 2006 ($20-24)
• Wolf Blass Grey Label cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($27-40)

Download the video: (4 min 15 sec)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny