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This week we look at a shiraz which we’ve looked at before, but in this case the current vintage is even better than last year’s effort! We also look at a Hunter Valley semillon which Brad rightly calls an “institution”. To round things out we also check out a lovely McLaren Vale offering that’s sure to please.

In this episode we recommend:

• Brokenwood Hunter Valley semillon 2007 ($17-20)
• Water Wheel Bendigo shiraz 2006 ($16-20)
• Scarpantoni Block 3 shiraz 2006 ($23-26)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

It’s almost Labor Day in the US, a time when a lot of people head off camping. So this week we look at a fortified shiraz that is the perfect drop for late in the night around the campfire. We also check out a cabernet which can be had for an absolute bargain price considering how good it is. To round things out we look at a chardonnay regarded as one of the best in the country.

In this episode we recommend:

• Kalleske J.M.K. shiraz VP 2006 ($23-25)
• Mike Press cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($10-14)
• Toolangi Estate chardonnay 2006 ($45-50)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Down under right now most of the country is feeling the effects of a cold winter. How do you warm up when it’s under 10 degrees? A bottle of Tokay from Rutherglen might just be the perfect answer! We also look at a shiraz-grenache blend from a great Barossa producer. And to round things out we suggest a riesling from the Clare Valley which is one of Australia’s best, and which can handle some serious cellar time.

In this episode we recommend:

• Glaetzer Wallace 2006 ($17-20)
• Morris Liqueur tokay NV ($16-18)
• Leo Buring Leonay Watervale 2008 ($35-40)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Finding wine that can cellared and opened for a child’s 18th or 21st can be hard, but this week we look at a wine that should still be drinking well on the 50th or even 100th birthday! As well we look at a cabernet which is only available online, plus an inexpensive viognier so you can try this very hot grape variety without spending a packet.

In this episode we recommend:

• Scorpiiion cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($29)
• Yalumba Y Series viognier 2007 ($10-12)
• Mount Prior durif 2004 ($22-25)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we suggest a wine of a variety we haven’t covered in the entire time that WineWeek has been pouring rapid tips for you all. The unloved grape is grenache, and we explain why we’ve avoided it until now. We also look at an aged semillon that is affordable and comes from somewhere you might not expect. Our final wine this week is a pinot noir which is receiving a lot of attention at the moment for getting high 90s scores from the big name judges, but can be had for around $20.

In this episode we recommend:

• Peter Lehmann Margaret Barossa semillon 2002 ($24-27)
• Gramps grenache 2006 ($15-17)
• Yering Station pinot noir 2006 ($20-25)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny