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Review #54 – The Glenlivet 15 YO French Oak Reserve

By Mark Law 1 Comment

This article will serve as an example of how to utilise the Rational Spirits Note shared just recently. No, your eyes are not deceiving you - that is in fact a tiny bottle of Scotch whisky standing beside a double-walled glass containing a large and … [Read more...]

April 20, 2017 Filed Under: Wine Reviews

Review #53 – Garzón Tannat 2012

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The Stats Take Your Own Notes! Download notes Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Colour: Ruby Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium+ Development: Youthful Palate Sweetness: Dry Acidity: Medium+ Tannin: … [Read more...]

January 7, 2016 Filed Under: Wine Reviews

Review #52 – Les Pierres Blanches Vouvray Brut NV

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Coming to the end of year, I was looking for some bubbles that didn't come with a huge price tag. Making a point to forgo Champagne, I kept exploring and found this nice-looking bottle from the Loire Valley. This wine was a pleasant surprise - many people … [Read more...]

December 8, 2015 Filed Under: Wine Reviews

Review #51 – Yalumba FSW8B Botrytis Viognier

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Botrytis. Viognier. Two elements that I have come across separately, but not together until this moment. Since working as a sommelier I've had my eyes opened to how diverse these sweet dessert wines are. Most wine enthusiasts would already be aware of the … [Read more...]

November 12, 2015 Filed Under: Wine Reviews

Review #50 – Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2010

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I remember reading somewhere that while Western Australia may only produce 5% of the country's wines it wins 30% of the medals during competition. I haven't personally looked into the accuracy of this claim, but I can attest to the fact that wines from this … [Read more...]

October 22, 2015 Filed Under: Wine Reviews

Review #49 – Channing Daughters ‘Sylvanus Vineyard’ Blaufrankisch 2010

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Another interesting find at my local wine shop - an exotic European varietal cultivated in North America. I don't often get the chance to taste North American wines or exotic European wines, so it was a welcome opportunity to be able to try both in the same … [Read more...]

September 30, 2015 Filed Under: Wine Reviews

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