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It’s all about the AFL Grand Final this week in Melbourne, so we take a look at three wines which would go down nicely while watching the big game. First up is yet another great value riesling from the Clare Valley, which is a regular on our quaffer list. We then look at a great entry point to trying out the great Torbreck range, and finish off with a terrific GSM blend which is perfect for drinking right now.

In this episode we recommend:

• Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2007 ($13-16)
• Torbeck Cuvee Juvenilles 2007 ($24-28)
• Hardy’s Oomoo GSM 2005 ($11-14)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Sometimes big and powerful wines are just too much for the occasion. This week we look at three wines ideal for those times when you might feel like something a little lighter. The first is a moscato which was a big hit last year and is nice and low in alcohol. The next is a rosé that doesn’t overdo the sweetness. The final wine this week is a shiraz-viognier blend which is a great introduction to the lifted red style.

In this episode we recommend:

• Wirra Wirra Mrs. Wigley moscato 2008 ($15-18)
• Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2008 ($16-22)
• Yering Station shiraz viognier 2006 ($18-23)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we feature a couple of wines which will have no problem going the long haul in your cellar. But best of all, they drink really well right now and don’t cost a small fortune. We look at a riesling from a producer who specialises in the grape which could happily be opened now or in 15 years. There’s also a Langhorne Creek shiraz that will happily cellar for 5 to 10 years. Our final wine this week is a McLaren Vale cabernet which is fine for drinking anytime over the next decade.

In this episode we recommend:

• Bleasdale Bremerview shiraz 2005 ($14-16)
• Pewsey Vale Eden Valley riesling 2007 ($15-17)
• Kangarilla Road cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($19-25)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Given all the focus on food and wine matching sometimes it can be hard to find a wine ideal for drinking just on its own. This week we look at a white from the Rutherglen region which is perfect for enjoying all by itself. We also look at two Coonawarra reds that are regularly discounted from good value down to exceptional value territory.

In this episode we recommend:

• All Saints Family Reserve marsanne 2006 ($25-28)
• Brand’s Laira Blockers cabernet sauvignon 2005 ($20-28)
• Mildara cabernet shiraz 2005 ($22-29)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny