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Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Neal McMahon May 25, 2022 Australia, Cabernet, Red Wine, South Australia

Black & Blue berries and chocolate on the nose.Mild tannins with a wwonderful black currant and spices and a surprising lengthy finish. Sipped this right after opening and also decanted …

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National Wine Day May 25th

Neal McMahon May 25, 2022 Uncategorized

You Don’t need and excuse But it sure helps. Enjoy some vino tonight.

Pairing wine with Aussie Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls.

Neal McMahon May 21, 2022 Uncategorized

So having spent a large portion of my life is Australia and living a Australian way of life we had a typical fast food dinner this evening. We cooked some …

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$1000 of fabulous wines tasted in one evening.

Neal McMahon March 27, 2022 Argentina, Australia, California, Malbec, Red Wine, South Australia, Spain

Friends hosted a wine tasting and asked me to speak. You had to bring $100+ bottle of wine for all to taste. Some of the amazing wines this evening. Liz …

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“Concha y Toro” Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Neal McMahon January 22, 2022 Cabernet, Chile, Red Wine, Uncategorized

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Chile and the bottle says it comes from century old vines.first up I suggest you let this wine breath at least 10-20 minutes to soften …

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2017 Water Wheel Primitivo tasted jan 2022

Neal McMahon January 17, 2022 Uncategorized

Primitivo is in the Zinfandel familyKnow as Primitivo in Italy and Australia and as Zinfandel in places like California  2017 Water Wheel Primitivo tasted jan 2022 Deep Ruby in color …

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Part 2 of 3 – Malbec the Wine for Christmas.

Neal McMahon December 4, 2021 Argentina, Food & Wine Pairing, Malbec

So if you have read some of my past posts, I think outside the usual box. Im choosing a Malbec and here’s why.Christmas surrounding holiday season isn’t like thanksgiving where …

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Part 1 of 3 for some Christmas wine ideas

Neal McMahon December 3, 2021 Italy, Piedmont, Red Wine, Sparkling

First up here is my choice for either your dessert wine or an appetizer wine to start the evening right. Rinaldi Red Dream is made from 100% Malvasia has about …

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A Perfect Wine for your Thanksgiving table

Neal McMahon November 17, 2021 Oregon, Pinot

This elegant light to medium bodied pinot is a little on the dry side. Has wonderful soft tannins and just right amount of acidity to cover almost everyones Palate.You can taste …

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2004 Amon-Ra Shiraz

Neal McMahon September 16, 2021 Australia, Red Wine, Shiraz/Syrah, South Australia

By Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra – Super fantastic Aussie wine. 2004 Amon-Ra drinking fantastic right now, Deep purple with hints of cedar and spices on the nose and lovely integrated tannins, …

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