Thomas Girgensohn's Australian Wine Reviews - and Beyond

A blog of new and mature wine reviews for the discerning wine consumer

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

1996 Chateau Talbot

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This 1996 Chateau Talbot Cabernet displays typical Bordeaux flavours of red- and blackcurrant, but also plum. It has earthy undertones whic...

Gloria Ferrer 'Etesian' Pinot Noir

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This wine is a 2006 Pinot Noir from Sonoma . In a number of ways, Sonoma is to Burgundy what Napa is to Bordeaux. These wines can be attract...

Some International Reviews

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I am currently travelling, therefore there will be a few, hopefully interesting reviews of wine from around the world, even though they may ...
Saturday, April 25, 2009

Cellaring Wine

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The people at http://justwineracks.com have written this introductory article about cellaring wine for me. I hope you find it helpful. Crea...
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz

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The Dalwhinnie Shiraz is one of my favorites. It is not a typical, high peppered cool climate Victorian Shiraz, like Mt. Langhi or Craiglee,...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Majella Cabernet Sauvignon

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Interesting to compare this 2000 Majella Cabernet Sauvigno n to the Howard Park from last night. This wine is fully flavoured, with mouthfil...

Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon

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The Cabernet Sauvignon is Howard Park's flagship wine. The 2001 Howard Park Cabernet is from a very good vintage. It has strong red- an...
Monday, April 20, 2009

Lerida Estate Chardonnay

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Lerida Estate is a relative newcomer, making wine for less than 10 years. The winery is beautifully located on the shores of what used to be...
Friday, April 17, 2009

Sydney Opera House Wine Bar

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Tonight I watched a world class dance performance by Sylvie Guillem. The only white and red wines available at the bar were a 2008 Bimbadge...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Mr. Riggs Tempranillo

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As part of a degustation menu, I had some Mr. Riggs Tempranillo last night. It was such a delight, I thought I report on it,  although I do...
Sunday, April 12, 2009

Poverty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

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I found this 2005 Poverty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon in a friend's fridge, still in the tropics. I had never heard of it. When I looked th...
Friday, April 10, 2009

Tarrawarra Tin Cows Chardonnay

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Tarrawarra burst on the scene some 20 years ago, I think, with a pair of beautiful Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Later on, it became almost bet...
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I am a very interested amateur wine taster and drinker. I have collected wine since 1983 and hold a 1500 bottle wine collection of mainly red Australian wine, but also some wine from France, Italy and other countries. You can contact me on tgirgens@bigpond.net.au.
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