Wine review: 9 mile road langhorne creek Shiraz 2013

This is another hit from First Leaf Wine Club.  I’ve been enjoying the half case shipments when I could pick them up and I think you’ll enjoy them too. Unlike my preferred Underground Cellar, Firstleaf is a curated wine program in the more traditional sense of the word – that is, you buy in and … Continue reading →

I haven’t forgot the wine!

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Wine Review: Lawsons Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Another wine from South Eastern Australia with body and structure! This cabernet possesses an old world style with firm tannins, thick leathery mouthfeel and a chewiness not commonly found in new world wines. It opens up slightly with a little more fruit after an hour or so. Pair this with a steak or rustic Italian … Continue reading →

Red Wine Review: McGuigan Black Label Shiraz 2006

Ruby red in color with softer fruits and less pepper than I like yet this is a solid wine to pair with steaks and lamb burgers. There is enough structure in the wine for it to hold up for another year at most. A light medium finish closed off this wine from South Eastern Australia. … Continue reading →

Update: Things I’ve tried

Weekly wine drinking and cigar recap

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Wine Review: 42 Degree South 2006 UnwoodedChardonnay by Frogmore Creek Wines

Review of Frogmore Creek’s 2006 42 Degrees South Unwooded Chardonnay

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Wine Review: Aussie Vineyards Twelve Apostles South Eastern 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

From South Eastern Austrailia, this wine boasts balanced tannins and chocolate on the palate with a creamy oak feel in the mouth. A medium bodied Cab from Aussie Vineyards. A ripe berry nose that opens up after time. Paired well with steak covered in african spice mixture and fried potato slices. This wine is priced … Continue reading →