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In this, our final episode of 2008, we look back at our favourite dozen wines from the past year, and you could win one of two complete sets of the Best Dozen of ‘08!

As always our criteria was to pick our favourite bottles based both on the quality of the wine and value for money. It would have been simple to pick the 12 most expensive wines but we think that there are some absolutely brilliant bargains out there. If a wine is a brilliant drop and is awesome value for money it ranks pretty high with us.

For your chance to win, all you need to do is subscribe to our weekly emails. You can get extra entries into the draw by sending the competition details out to as many friends as you like – for everyone who you refer you’ll get an extra chance to win one of the two Best Dozen of ‘08 packs.

Following us on twitter also gains you an entry to win this fabulous prize valued at over $370.

The Best Dozen of ‘08 are (in no particular order):

• Clover Hill vintage 2003 ($32-38)
• Leo Buring Clare Valley riesling 2008 ($15-18)
• Wolf Blass White Label riesling 2002 ($38-40)
• Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2008 ($16-22)
• De Bortoli Windy Peak pinot noir 2007 ($9-15)
• Mike Press cabernet sauvignon 2006 ($10-14)
• Charles Sturt University chardonnay 2007 ($13-15)
• Hardys Oomoo McLaren Vale shiraz 2006 ($12-15)
• Penfolds St. Henri shiraz 2004 ($70-90)
• Yalumba The Menzies 2004 ($40-45)
• Pirathon by Kalleske shiraz 2006 ($20-24)
• St. Hallett Blackwell shiraz 2006 ($30-35)

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Cheers… happy wine buying and good luck in our competition!
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Brad and Danny

This Sunday is Mothers Day in Australia, and so we offer a sparkling wine that would be a perfect way to show your Mum that you care. As well we look at a Bordeaux style blend from Coonawarra and a somewhat unloved grape variety which doesn’t deserve the rough treatment it gets.

In this episode we recommend:

• Yarrabank Cuvée 2002 ($30-35)
• Zema Estate Cluny 2004 ($21-25)
• Elderton merlot 2005 ($23-25)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Weddings are the perfect time to open a few bottles of great wine, and when it’s Brad’s wedding then there’s even more reason to get into some great wine! This week we look at a sparkling that many regard as Australia’s finest, and is a regular at our celebrations. There’s also a Margaret River riesling which will be served to the guests at the event this weekend. And we also look at a Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon which has really hit the mark with the 05 vintage.

Cheers and congratulations to Brad and Tranda. If you want to send your best wishes you can do so in the comments box below.

In this episode we recommend:

• Clover Hill vintage 2003 ($32-38)
• Bowen Estate cabernet sauvignon 2005 ($25-28)
• Leeuwin Estate Art Series rielsing 2006 ($18-24)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

Christmas is a time of cheer, and cheers! This week we look at three wines perfect to help you celebrate the holidays. The first is a moscato that’s a perfect starter if your Christmas day is going to be warm rather than snowy. The next is a big shiraz that would go perfect with those having a big roast on Christmas day. And our final wine is a Hunter Valley semillon that wont break the bank if you need to buy more than one or two bottles to make sure the extended family stay happy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from WineWeek!

In this episode we recommend:

• Wirra Wirra Mrs Wigley moscato 2007 ($16-18)
• Majella shiraz 2005 ($28-34)
• Tyrrells Lost Block semillon 2005 ($12-17)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

In this, our 50th episode, we look back at our favourite dozen wines from the past year, and you could win one of two complete sets of the Best Dozen of ‘07!

As always our criteria was to pick our favourite bottles based both on the quality of the wine and value for money. It would have been simple to pick the 12 most expensive wines but we think that there are some absolutely brilliant bargains out there. If a wine is a brilliant drop and is awesome value for money it ranks pretty high with us.

For your chance to win, all you need to do is subscribe to our weekly emails. You can get extra entries into the draw by sending the competition details out to as many friends as you like – for everyone who you refer you’ll get an extra chance to win one of the two Best Dozen of ‘07 packs.

The Best Dozen of ‘07 are (in no particular order):

• T’Gallant pinot grigio 2007 ($12-15)
• Kalleske Clarry’s Red 2006 ($18-20)
• Jacobs Creek riesling 2007 ($8-12)
• Petaluma Hanlin Hill riesling 2007 ($19-22)
• Saltram Pepperjack shiraz 2006 ($15-26)
• Highbank blend 2001 ($45-$50)
• Zema Estate cabernet sauvignon 2004 ($20-$25)
• Torbreck The Steading 2005 ($38-$45)
• Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage 2005 ($18-$24)
• Wirra Wirra Church Block 2005 ($18-$20)
• Olivers Taranga shiraz 2004 ($25-$28)
• Buller Fine Old Tokay NV ($18-20)

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Cheers… happy wine buying and good luck in our competition!
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Brad and Danny

This week we celebrate a terrific event with the birth of Danny and partner Jacqui’s first baby – daughter Chloe! So we look at three wines which are perfect for marking an important occasion. There’s a sparkling white that might be the best non-French bottle out there, a Coonawarra red recently nominated as Australia’s best drop and a Rutherglen fortified sure to be great drinking on someone’s 21st… even if they have just been born!

In this episode we recommend:

• Bay of Fires Arras 2001 ($40-50)
• Stanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified 2001 ($28-35)
• Balnaves The Tally 2005 ($80-95)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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It’s fathers day this weekend, so we thought we’d bring you three wines that are perfect for celebrating with your dad. The first is a classic shiraz from a producer who have really hit their straps again. The second is a sparkling red which dad could enjoy with bacon and eggs in the morning. The final wine is a Rutherglen fortified, a classic fathers day present for sure!

In this episode we recommend:

• Redman shiraz 2004 ($15-18)
• Seppelt Original Sparkling shiraz 2005 ($15-17)
• All Saints The Keep Tawny Port ($14-16)

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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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