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Wine Week 193: A weighty argument.

wineweek — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:31:25 +0000

Recently on twitter we ended up debating which is Australia’s finest white grape. Of course we were firmly in the Riesling camp, and with offering such as the Hardy’s Siegersdorf offering such great quality drinking, and cellaring potential, at around $10 why wouldn’t we?!

We also look at two other grapes that might cause a few arguments around your table. Danny recommends a Pennyweight Gamay, a variety sometimes sneered at as being an also-ran to Pinot Noir.

Brad also looks at a Merlot blend from Dunsborough, certainly a grape that has less love since the release of the novel and movie Sideways.

This week’s recommendations are:

Hardy’s Siegersdorf Riesling 2009 ($10-15)
Pennyweight Gamay 2008 ($24-26)
Dunsborough Hills Merlot Cab. Sauv. 2008 ($20-$22)

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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

Wine Week 71: A sparkling idea for Mothers Day.

wineweek — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:10:05 +0000

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

Wine Week gets bubbly over the Holidays!

wineweek — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:01:50 +0000

We’re back with a special holiday episode of Wine Week where we look at a few wines you should definitely put on you shopping list over Christmas and the New Year.

In our second episode we recommend:

Hollick Sparkling Merlot 2004 ($30-35)
Jacquesson Champagne Cuvée No. 730 ($60-75)
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling 2003 ($20-25)
Heartland Shiraz 2005 ($15-20)

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all!

Brad and Danny

PS We will be taking a small break over the festive season, and be back in the week beginning 8th January.