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Wine Week 229: Yellow gold.

wineweek — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:32:29 +0000

As fans of Cadel Evans we couldn’t let his win in the Tour de France go by unacknowledged. So Danny found a wine to suit the theme that’s one of Australia’s best – just like Cadel.

We also check out a Coonawarra Cabernet from Leconfield and a lovely complex Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula producers Moorooduc Estate.

This week’s recommendations are:

DeBortoli Nobel One 2007 ($28-$33 – 375ml)
Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 ($26-29)
Moorooduc Estate McIntyre Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 ($30-35)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Wine Week 200: Special Wines for Special Times.

wineweek — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:49:24 +0000

After almost 4 years of Wine Week we’re reached episode 200! (Cue cheers and clapping) With something to celebrate we thought that we would get out from behind the desk and talk about a few wines we would love to open at any big event.

We look at Henschke’s Hill of Grace, the Shiraz from Wendouree, Grosset’s Polish Hill Riesling and couple of old bottles from Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau d’Yquem. Special thanks go out to winehouse.com.au for letting us raid their cellar for the day!.

This week’s recommendations are:

Henschke Hill of Grace 2004 ($595)
Wendouree Shiraz 1998 ($175)
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 1997 ($80)
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1990 ($1800)
Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990 ($880)

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We are also super excited to announce the brand new Wine Week Radio podcast!

You can subscribe to the Wine Week Radio podcast via iTunes and every week we’ll have a new episode where we look at what’s happening in the wine industry.

Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

WineWeek 170: Around the ‘warra.

wineweek — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:04:22 +0000

Last weekend Danny dropped past the Coonawarra wine region on his way back from a wedding in Adelaide. So this week we’re looking at three wines from the region that caught his eye. The first isn’t a true Coonawarra wine, coming from the Wrattonbully vineyards of Yalumba, but this botrytis viognier is a lovely little drop. Brad then looks at a Wynn’s favourite that can be had for bargain prices. Danny rounds out the week with the 2004 vintage of the Highbank Coonawarra, a wine that made our very first Best Dozen back in 2007.

This week’s recommendations are:

Yalumba Wrattonbully Botrytis Viognier 2008 ($20-$22)
Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2008 ($14-$18)
Highbank Coonawarra 2004 ($43-$48)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Wine Week 153: The Best Dozen of 2009.

wineweek — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:12:36 +0000

It’s that time of year again! Santa’s packing his ute with presents for the good kiddies, and all us adults are wondering if there will be something special under the tree for us from the jolly man.

And it’s also the time of year when we announce the 12 wines that impressed us the most over the last year…. and then give them away to a couple of lucky friends of the show!

If you’re an email subscriber you get one entry into the draw to win one of two complete sets of our Best Dozen automatically. If you’re a Twitter follower you’ll get another entry into the competition. And if you’re a fan on Facebook then you’ve got another chance to win! Retweeting on twitter, or posting on your facebook wall with a link to the competition will get you another entry too! There are heaps of ways to give yourself the best possible shot at taking home one of the Best Dozen of 09 packs!

The Best Dozen of 2009 are:

All Saints Moscato 2009 ($15-19)
Pewsey Vale Riesling 2009 ($13-18)
Wirra Wirra Mrs Wigely Rosé ($16-$19)
Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz 2008 ($8-12)
Yalumba The Scribbler 2008 ($16-$18)
Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 2008 ($28-$30)
Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir 2008 ($18-$20)
Shaw and Smith Shiraz 2007 ($30-35)
d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original 2006 ($16-20)
Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2006 ($80 en-primeur)
Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet 2005 ($40-45)
Brown Brothers Patricia Noble Riesling 2006 ($32-35)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Wine Week 114: More wines with great bang for your buck!

wineweek — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:48:55 +0000

This week we kick off by looking at another one of the new Penfolds Bin releases – a great GSM blend that is right on the money this vintage. We then look at a couple of genuine bargains – first up a cabernet sauvignon from the guys at Thorn Clarke who know all about value for money. Then we finish with one of the best value dessert wines going around – and it’s no surprise given it comes from the same stable as Noble One.

This week’s recommendations are:

Penfolds Bin 138 2007 ($24-34)
Thorn Clarke Sandpiper Cab Sauv 2006 ($14-15)
De Bortoli Deen Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon 2006 ($10-13)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Wine Week 68: Cab, shiraz and sticky.

wineweek — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:59:00 +0000

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

Wine Week 63: Three great dessert wines.

wineweek — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:31:03 +0000

This week we look at three wines perfect for opening up after your main meal is done. The first is a Muscat which is under the vino-lok closure to make sure the wine is at its best. The next is a sweet white made in the style of the great French sauturnes. And it wouldn’t be a dessert wine special without looking at a brilliant fortified from Rutherglen.

In this episode we recommend:

All Saints Rutherglen Muscat NV ($18-20)
De Bortoli Noble One 2003 750ml ($45-50)
Morris Old Premium Tawny Port NV ($45-50)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny