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The spring racing carnival is well and truly underway and what better way to celebrate a win on the ponies than with a glass of wine! So this week we suggest three wines that would be brilliant at your Melbourne Cup party. The first is an Eden Valley riesling that’s a little sweeter than usual, but not overdone. To complete the spring racing theme we also look at two very different sparkling wines. One a super cool moscato ideal for those who like a lighter bet, the other a true French Champagne perfect for toasting the winners.

In this episode we recommend:

• Pewsey Vale Prima riesling 2008 ($20-25)
• Innocent Bystander moscato 2008 ($10-13)
• G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge N.V. ($50-77)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

This week we look at a chardonnay that is leading the pack with a lovely tight, clean style and a sparkling rose named after the hottest holiday destination on the planet. To finish things off we look at a wine that has it’s own facebook page and twitter account…. just like we do: http://twitter.com/wineweek

In this episode we recommend:

• Seppelt Jaluka chardonnay ($20-27)
• Bay of Fires Tigress sparkling rosé NV ($22-26)
• Kirrihill Companions cabernet merlot 2006 ($13-16)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Some wineries and regions are well known for producing specific styles of wine. This week we break the mould and look at three wines that aren’t exactly what you might expect. Our first wine is a riesling from a big name producer better known for their reds. The second wine is a cabernet blend from a region normally associated with shiraz. Our final wine is a light table wine from a producer and region better known for fortifieds and huge reds. Best of all, each one is a beauty!

In this episode we recommend:

• Penfolds Bin 51 riesling 2007 ($27-32)
• Blackjack cabernet merlot 2006 ($22-28)
• Morris blue imperial 2004 ($15-17)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

With the world financial markets in crisis what should you be doing? Drinking Aussie wine, that’s what! With the exchange rate heading south this week we look at three wines all from South Australia, all from the 2006 vintage, which should be bargains no matter where you live. The first is a riesling from the Clare Valley. Our next wine is a slightly unusual blend from McLaren Vale. Lastly we look at a Barossa shiraz which picks and chooses grapes to get a great result.

In this episode we recommend:

• Annie’s Lane riesling 2006 ($14-17)
• Fox Creek JSM shiraz cabernets 2006 ($20-25)
• Yalumba Patchwork shiraz ($18-23)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Now the world don’t move to the beat of just one drum… So this week we look at three wines that aren’t exactly standard everyday wines. The first is a tempranillo, graciano blend with style, attitude and a great story behind it. The white we look at this week is a pinot gris from a producer well known for getting the best from the grape. And finally we look at a true Italian chianti which should be available around the world, including Italy!

In this episode we recommend:

• Kid You Not Dashing Master Huntley 2004 ($23-25)
• T’Gallant Tribute pinot gris 2007 ($30-35)
• Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2006 ($22-25)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny