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FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• Marques de Tezona Tempranillo 2011
  Tempranillo from Spain

  Review Date : 20-Aug-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Very dark, deep, purple-hued black-red colour, youthful in appearance. The nose is softly deep with restrained, but ripe black berried fruit intermingling with leather, herb and earthy elements. Medium-bodied, the fruit is a little shy, with gently mouthfilling, uncomplicated flavours of dark plums, berries and subtle, rustic earthy notes. The palate features soft, mellow tannins that build with depth and presence. The acidity is low, enhancing a soft mouthfeel but emerges on the finish to carry the flavours to a mouthwatering, dry finish. This is a soft, plummy Spanish Tempranillo country red with earthy flavours. Match with pizza, pasta and barbecued food over the next 3+ years. 95% Tempranillo and 5% Shiraz from Castilla la Mancha, hand-picked and fermented to 13.5% alc. 16.5+/20 Aug 2013 RRP $17.99
• Elefante VdT Castilla Tempranillo/Shiraz 2011
  Tempranillo from Spain

  Review Date : 20-Aug-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Full, impenetrable black-purple colour, near saturated. The bouquet is aromatic with robust dark plum, boysenberry and jammy, whole berry fermentation notes, along with violet floral elements. Medium-full bodied, bright and juicy flavours of plums and boysenberries fill the mouth. This is fulsome and fleshy on palate, the flavours supported by soft, supple tannins. The mouthfeel is rounded plump and warm, with a little alcohol generosity adding to the body. The sweet and jammy nuanced fruit is carried to a soft, moderately long finish. This is a soft, plump and juicy Tempranillo-based Spanish wine to match with rich pasta and most Mediterranean-themed red meat dishes over the next 4+ years. 70% Tempranillo and 30% Shiraz from Castilla la Mancha, the blend including 15% Tempranillo from San Vicente, Rioja, aged in barrel. 14.0% alc. 17.5/20 Aug 2013 RRP $19.99
• Calo Rioja Calificada Tempranillo 2010
  Tempranillo from Spain

  Review Date : 20-Aug-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, fermented to 13.5% alc., most of the wine aged, 3 months in French and American oak, with 20% aged 9 months in 1 y.o. French oak barriques. Dark, deep, purple-hued black-red colour, ruby on edge. This has an elegantly concentrated bouquet with ripe, dark plum and berry fruit aromas along with a garrigue herb-like underlay with complexing oak nuances of savoury, smoked meats. Medium-full bodied, sweetly lush and bright black berry and dark plum flavours are entwined with savoury herb, smoked meat and oak notes. The mouthfeel is succulent and possesses vitality with fresh acidity and a firm, fine-grained concentrated core is a feature. The palate has good line which leads to a very fine-textured, long, lingering, dry finish with spicy oak and plum fruit. This is succulent, finely concentrated and vibrant Rioja to match with roasted red meats and semi-hard cheeses over the next 5-6+ years. 17.5+/20 Aug 2013 RRP $24.99
• La Vendetta Toscana IGT Sangiovese 2011
  Sangiovese from Italy - Tuscany

  Review Date : 20-Aug-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  86% Sangiovese, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon from Cerreto Guidi, hand-picked and fermented to 12.5% alc., with a portion of the wine aged 6 months in seasoned French oak. Very full, dark, deep, black-hued ruby-red colour with some purple hues. The nose is tightly bound with restrained aromas of softly ripe black berry and cherry fruit underlined by mineral, tar and earthy elements. Medium-bodied and elegant in proportion, concentrated flavours of sweet, black cherries intermingle with subtle earth and mineral notes. The mouthfeel is lively with good acidity enhancing the fruit freshness. Fine tannin extraction grows and leads to a tight, dry textured finish, with crisp acidity carrying the length. This is an elegant Tuscan Sangiovese with concentrated black cherry and minerally flavours and a fine tannic line. Serve with Mediterranean fare over the next 4-5+ years. 17.5-/20 Aug 2013 RRP $23.99
• Parnasse Syrah Pays d’Oc 2011
  Syrah from France - Other

  Review Date : 20-Aug-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Very full, deep, black-hued ruby-red colour. Light and tight, fresh, primary dark red berry aromas are lifted by red and violet perfumes and a little pepper. Medium-bodied, this is tightly bound and elegant with attractively fruited dark red berry notes along with violets, spices and pepper. The flavours are uncomplicated, with moderate concentration, following a fine, dry, tannin line. The acidity is modest, and provides a soft textured mouthfeel, and the flavours flow effortlessly to a lifted, whole berry-jammy finish with sweet floral nuances. This is an elegant and fine-textured, up-front, fruity and youthful country Syrah wine. Serve with charcuterie, or match with pork and lamb over the next 4 years. 100% Syrah from Nimes, Beziers and the Aude Valley fermented to 13.5% alc., a portion of the wine aged in seasoned oak barrels. 17.0+/20 Aug 2013 RRP $19.99
• Les Courtilles Cotes du Rhone 2011
  Grenache from France - Rhone

  Review Date : 20-Aug-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  A blend of 70% Grenache, 27% Syrah, 2% Mourvedre and 1% Carignan, fruit from 35 y.o. vines, fermented to 14.5% alc., with 20% aged in barrel. Very full, dark, black-hued purple-red colour, youthful in appearance. The bouquet is harmoniously integrated with subtle aromas of dark raspberries, red florals, earth and pepper, the aromatics a little restrained at present. Medium-bodied, refined, sweet, dark raspberry fruit is entwined with detailed facets of earth, game and peppery nuances. Quite primary in expression with juiciness and sweetness to the mouthfeel, the palate is underlined by a fine-grained tannin line that carries the fruit to an elegant and sustained finish. This is an elegant Cotes du Rhone with sweet and vibrant fruitiness and fine mouthfeel. Match with poultry and pork over the next 4-5 years. 17.5/20 Aug 2013 RRP $24.99