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This week we celebrate the birth of Danny and Jacqui’s second baby girl – so what better way than to drink some fantastic wines! Our first wine this week takes its name from some of the oldest shiraz vines in the world – found in our very own Barossa Valley. But unlike shiraz, our white this week is made from a variety that many viewers will not be familiar with – but it is incredible value from this producer every year. And we finish off with a favourite of ours – a Coonawarra cab sauv that can handle decades in the cellar.

This week’s recommendations are:

• Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2007 ($23-27)
• Tahbilk Marsanne 2008 ($13-15)
• Jacob’s Creek St Hugo 2005 ($36-44)

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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

Marsanne is a white grape with a stature that is growing, and this week we look at the perfect bottle for those keen on learning more about the variety. Also we take a look at a great shiraz for around $15 and another brilliant Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon.

In this episode we recommend:

• Tahbilk Marsanne 2006 ($10-12)
• St. Hallett Faith Shiraz 2004 ($15-18)
• Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 ($20-25)

Download the video: (3 min 50 sec)
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Cheers… and happy wine buying!

Brad and Danny

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