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EVANS & TATE CLASSIC
SHIRAZ/CABERNET 2008
Margaret River, Western Australia
A fine, crowd-pleasing, raspberry-scented wine
loaded with Western Oz elegance. There is
balance here, but not impacting on the pretty
fruit. Bring on the steaks and back ribs.
165928 (D) 750 mL $14.95 1
HUGH HAMILTON THE RATBAG
MERLOT 2008
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Ratbag is Aussie slang for a rogue, a cunning
person, a non-conformist – in short, a real
character. Quite a character himself, winemaker
Hugh Hamilton lets his vineyards speak for themselves
and tries to interfere as little as possible
with the naturally ebullient and fruity character
of this Merlot. We’re sure you’ll agree that this
Ratbag is a charmer! Enjoy this winning wine with
barbecued chicken or gourmet burgers.
059972 (D) 750 mL $22.95 2
MARGAN SHIRAZ 2007
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
TASTING NOTE: The mix of earth and leather
leaps out of the glass in a strident expression
of variety and place, the palate continuing the
theme. Definitely needs time to calm down, but
will do so. Drink [until] 2020. Score: 90 (James
Halliday, www.winecompanion.com.au, July 2009)
606731 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Here’s a lovely, impeccably balanced Cabernet
Sauvignon from the pleasantly cool Yarra Valley.
Look for wild blackberry, spice, chocolate and
toast notes. Dry and full flavoured, this wine
has good structure courtesy of a fine curtain of
tannins. Cellar it 2-4 years or enjoy it tonight
with rare roast beef or roast leg of lamb.
165910 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
TAHBILK SHIRAZ 2006
Nagambie Lakes, Victoria
TASTING NOTE: A charming, spicy and fragrant
shiraz scented with fresh red and black berries,
cedar/chocolate oak, dusty spices and white
pepper. Backed by creamy, earthy and spicy
undertones, its measured, polished and moderately
rich palate of ripe, sumptuous fruit has a lively
undercurrent of fine, drying tannins, finishing
with length, balance and persistence. Drink
2014-2018+. Score: 93 (Jeremy Oliver,
www.jeremyoliver.com.au, March 30, 2009)
214742 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 3
WESTERN RANGE JULIMAR
ORGANIC SHIRAZ 2007
Western Australia
Our Quality Assurance Laboratory has determined
that this wine contains 7 mg/L of free sulphur.
TASTING NOTE: This Shiraz is all about red
berry notes and spice. Expressive aromas of
redcurrant, raspberry, licorice and black pepper
follow through to the palate, where neatly
balanced acidity rounds out a velvety mouthfeel.
Culminates in a good, long finish. Match with
casseroles, beef stew, or meaty pasta dishes.
(VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2009)
165951 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2
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