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  • Hirtzberger Grüner veltliner Rotes Tor Federspiel 2008

    Number of comments: 7
    Spitz, Wachau, Austria. Grüner veltliner. 12%. Cork. Approx $A40.

    Green edged but also quite full and fleshy. Wet stones, blossom and spice. Freshly cut fennel and white pepper. The initial spritzig adds to the zip, while the lemon zest and acidity gives the impression of [...]
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    Posted: November 29, 2009, 5:20pm EST
    by Edward

  • Coq au riesling

    Number of comments: 0
    coq au steingartenDespite the heart clogging layer of butter that shines in the late afternoon sun, I found this version of coq au vin quite delicious.

    Perhaps it was the wine I used. . . I have been underwhelmed by the Jacobs Creek (nee Orlando) [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2009, 6:11pm EST
    by Edward

  • Prawn cocktail recipe

    Number of comments: 3
    prawn cocktail with mangoWith the approach of Summer and another Christmas, I start to think about prawn cocktails. Growing up in Australia in the 1970's, I recall my parents making this. It seemed to be the culinary height of fashion and sophistication.

    This is the' [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 10:10pm EST
    by Edward

  • Moric Blaufränkisch Burgenland 2007

    Number of comments: 0
    Burgenland, Austria. Blaufränkisch. 12.5%. Cork. Approx $A45.

    Bright and fresh, I thought this smelt like Ocean Spray, cut with raspberries, spice and earth. It is instantly appealing and I'm overcome by a sense of déjà vu. Beautiful in the mouth, though this has less stuffing' [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 1:39pm EST
    by Edward

  • 93, 94

    Number of comments: 0
    Similar in age, weight and colour, it was interesting to taste both wines together.

    The Penfolds Grange 1993 (Shiraz. 13.5%, South Australian) was brighter and cleaner, longer and certainly more youthful. To begin a waft of blackcurrant (? DMS), menthol and mulberries. This conforms to [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 2:56pm EST
    by Edward

  • Frederic Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 2005

    Number of comments: 3
    Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France. Pinot noir. 13.5%. Cork. Approx $A150.

    Like a wiry adolescent who has just broken wind, this will hopefully blossom in time, developing more generosity and grace. At the moment it has a hard shell which cracks only somewhat with food. A good [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:26pm EST
    by Edward

  • Bindi Quartz 2008

    Number of comments: 4
    Macedon, Victoria, Australia. Chardonnay. 14%. Diam. Approx $A70

    An excellent wine. The nose is vibrant and in tune from the beginning, an expressive combination of peaches and nuts. For the briefest of moments, I thought this slightly hot, but by the second sip, I'm lost' [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:27pm EST
    by Edward

  • Two stickies

    Number of comments: 4
    Maison de Grand Esprit Les Petites Vignettes Alsace Pinot gris 2007. 13.5%. Screwcap. Approx $A35. An interesting idea and quite a good late harvest wine. A collaboration between Fosters (T'Gallant's Kevin McCarthy) and Frederic Blanck of Domaine Paul Blanck. Ginger spice, dried apricots and baked pear.' [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:30am EST
    by Edward

  • Bollinger Grande Annee 1990

    Number of comments: 3
    Champagne, France. Pinot noir (69%), Chardonnay (31%). 12%. Cork. Source: Cellar.

    Beautiful, mature and golden, but still full of nourishment and pleasure. 18 hours on from the soft opening pffft I'm greedily sniffing at the last dregs, even now the bubbles remain, attached to the' [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 6:04pm EST
    by Edward

  • Mostly fallen soldiers. . .

    Number of comments: 4
    One day on, and with the aid of a handful of corks, a brace of mostly empty bottles, scraps of paper, and left over food for brunch, I'm starting to reconstruct the night before. . .

    With my nose in the long empty, half bottle' [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 9:44pm EST
    by Edward

  • Some young punks - Passion has red lips 2008

    Number of comments: 0
    South Australia. Cabernet sauvignon (54%), Shiraz (46%). Screwcap. Approx $A25.

    Seductive at first, with spice, dark chocolate and blackberries. Lush, sweet and creamy, like a wet kiss, this is rounded and plump with seemingly no hardness. Later on, reality and oxygen play their part and [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 9:07am EST
    by Edward

  • Clonakilla Riesling 2009

    Number of comments: 3
    I've been reading and viewing Smalltown. A beautiful book about the ugliness of small Australian towns. Curiously most of the ugliness seems isolated to South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. There are no images from Victoria or Queensland and only a few from New South Wales' [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:46pm EST
    by Edward

  • Plastic cork

    Number of comments: 3
    plastic corkIt's been a while since I came across one of these, I think this might be the 5th one in over 3 years and 820 bottles. . . This one reminded me of how stiff and ungainly they are. Have you ever tried to reseal' [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:27pm EST
    by Edward

  • Carchelo Jumilla 2008

    Number of comments: 3
    Jumilla, Spain. Monastrell (0.4), Tempranillo (0.4), Cabernet sauvignon (0.2). 14% alcohol. Plastic cork. Approx $A25.

    The stripes reminded me of leggings, which should have been warning enough. . . I have a problem with cute bottles, finding them hard to put down, regretting the decision [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 7:51am EST
    by Edward

  • Five profound wines

    Number of comments: 14
    loreenna grant's arch across James st NorthbridgeI had a superb meal at Jackson's, matched with a collection of amazing wines. With the exception of the Vat 1, all were new to me. The striking thing, was the vitality and spark within. The three whites were [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:01am EST
    by Edward

  • A thursday trio

    Number of comments: 2
    A lazy meal with family, pizza and slow roasted goat.

    Perrier Jouët Grand Brut NV - Tart and more than a hint of bitterness, I thought there was a trace of marzipan to complement the bruised Granny Smith.

    Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay 2005 - [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 9:10am EST
    by Edward

  • Mount Trio Pinot noir 2007

    Number of comments: 3
    Porongurup, Great Southern, Western Australia. Pinot noir. 13.5%. Approx $A20. Screwcap.

    The last pinot noir I tried from this part of the world was four times the price and had a lovely combination of tightness and give. I was curious to see how this [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 2:17am EST
    by Edward

  • Yalumba Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2007

    Number of comments: 4
    Eden Valley, South Australia. Chardonnay. 13.5%. Screwcap. Approx $A15.

    Flint and sulphur, butterscotch and melon along with a slight prickle and more than a hint of hay. Plenty of texture in the mouth, I'm reminded of a slice of pineapple coated in marzipan. It's very [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:23am EST
    by Edward

  • Satisfaction. . .

    Number of comments: 6
    Simple, but made with care and, dare I say, love. A plate of Tortelli ($A16) from il Circolo (Angove St, North Perth).
    Unrelated but recommended reading: Wine and seafood - why some red wines clash with fish. . . http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien Support Wino sapien and click [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 11:54pm EST
    by Edward

  • Quealy Rageous 2007

    Number of comments: 3
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Sangiovese, Shiraz and Pinot noir. 13.5%. Screwcap. Approx $A31.

    The upside down text on the label has the rather cryptic message in the land of mules there are no rules.

    What a curious, but thoroughly delicious wine. I started the [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:47am EST
    by Edward

  • Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2009

    Number of comments: 2
    Frankland River, Great Southern, Western Australia. Riesling. 12%. Screwcap. Approx $A30.

    One of my pleasures is seeing my children read. They are voracious and inquisitive. I've been keeping my son company by reading the Harry Potter series. I thought I'd enjoy the books, but did [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 8:26am EST
    by Edward

  • Wynns Black Label 1996

    Number of comments: 4
    Coonawarra, South Australia. Cabernet sauvignon. 13% alcohol. Cork. Approx $A25 on release.

    I have wine all over my house. Most stored in ideal conditions (temperature controlled cabinet), but some bottles contend with more fickle circumstances. This bottle has seen several Summers of suboptimal cellaring, having [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:30am EST
    by Edward

  • Dandelion Vineyards Eden Valley Riesling 2009

    Number of comments: 6
    Eden Valley, South Australia. Riesling. 12%. Screwcap. Approx $A25

    A beautiful package. A wishing clock on the front and a screwcap adorned with parachuting seeds, while on the back, there is a transparent leaf, shiny and palpable, I thought it was dried patch of glue [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:49am EST
    by Edward

  • Contact details and caveats

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    If you feel inclined to write, I can be reached at the address above.

    First though, three wino sapien caveats:

    1. I've stopped reviewing samples.
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    3. 99% of all press releases I receive are deleted, unread.http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien Support' [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:03am EST
    by Edward
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