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This week we look at a wine specifically released for “on premise outlets” which is wine speak for available only at restaurants and the like. We also look at two great offerings from Coonawarra perfect for a big celebration. The first is a classic cabernet from the region that is now under stelvin closure. The second is a Bordeaux blend that has all the big names gushing about just how brilliant it is.

In this episode we recommend:

• Wynns Coonawarra Estate cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($23-32)
• Shadowood Barossa semillon 2007 ($24)
• Petaluma Coonawarra 2005 ($39-45)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we check out an aged riesling where the producer has done all the hard yards of cellaring it correctly, holding it back for more than 5 years just for your enjoyment now. We also look at a shiraz from a winemaker who is doing great things at low prices and a Rhone style blend with a splash of something extra.

In this episode we recommend:

• Jacob’s Creek Reserve shiraz 2006 ($13-16)
• Wolf Blass White Label riesling 2002 ($38-40)
• Henschke Henry’s Seven 2006 ($25-30)

Download the video: (4 min 14 sec)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we look at two wines from the Yarra Valley, and one from McLaren Vale. The first of our Yarra Valley wines is a shiraz from a producer who buys grapes from great vineyards and asks some of the best known winemakers of the district to create the wines for them – with brilliant results. The second is a chardonnay which is in limited supply, but is widely regarded as one of the best of the variety especially when you consider the price tag. Our McLaren Vale offering is a favourite and shows that even in the years that aren’t the absolute best they can produce wonderful results.

In this episode we recommend:

• Toolangi shiraz 2005 ($20-22)
• Hoddles Creek Estate chadonnay 2006 ($18-20)
• Wirra Wirra Church Block 2006 ($16-20)

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

Brad and Danny

This week we look at three wines that really sing. The first is a Coonawarra red that showcases the Aussie duet of Cabernet and Shiraz. The next is a chart-topping Rutherglen muscat that the reviewers all love. And finally we look at a Barossa riesling which is a true headline act without the big ticket price.

In this episode we recommend:

• Majella The Musician 2006 ($17-18)
• Buller Old Fine muscat NV ($15-18)
• Jacobs Creek Steingarten riesling 2006 ($23-31)

Download the video: (4 min 00 sec)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny