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Blue Pyrenees Richardson Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Neal McMahon June 23, 2023 Australia, Cabernet, New World, Uncategorized, Victoria

$25 at Costco Rated Blue Pyrenees Richardson Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a superb example of Australian wine-making from Victoria. Its deep garnet hue and intense aroma of ripe blackcurrant …

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Boy did I get lucky with this 1997 Rosemount Estate Mountain Blue: Opened May 6th 2023

Neal McMahon May 6, 2023 Australia, Cabernet, New South Wales, Red Wine, Shiraz/Syrah

Wine Name: 1997 Rosemount Estate Mountain Blue Varietal: Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon blend Region: Mudgee, New South Wales, Australiaif you can find it cost sis about $50 I purchased 2 bottles for …

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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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$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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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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Ugly Duckling 2013 Reserve Shiraz

Neal McMahon September 10, 2021 Australia, Shiraz/Syrah, Western Australia, Wineries

Medium Ruby color Raspberry, green-pepper and vanilla on the nose.  Typical full bodied style Shiraz.  Medium acidity with smooth tannins and wonderful finish. Dark Berries, Cherries and cloves without being …

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2017 Mollydooker Miss Molly (Sparkling)

Neal McMahon March 13, 2021 Australia, Red Wine, Shiraz/Syrah, South Australia

As many of you know I like to throw people some curves when it comes to pairings and this is one of those times. I decided to pair a Sparkling …

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2012 Penfolds Grange

Neal McMahon November 26, 2020 Australia, South Australia

Opened this bootle of 2012 Penfolds Grange and first taste it was great but for sure needed at least an hour to breath. At the hour mark all I can …

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Evening With Aussie Master of Wine David LeMire

Neal McMahon March 11, 2019 Australia, Master of Wine, New World, South Australia, Tasmania, Wine Maker / Vintner

I am a sucker for any Australian or New Zealand wine tasting but when you get the likes of a Master of wine “David LeMire” in town and he’s also …

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Australia Day Wine Tasting

Neal McMahon January 26, 2019 Australia, New World, New Zealand

A List Of The Wines We Tasted Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) Brokenwood Semillon (Aust) Berton Vineyard Chardonnay (Aust) Penley Estate ‘Atlas’ Shiraz (Aust) Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon (Aust) Maglieri ‘La …

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