2019 Clare Valley Watervale Riesling, Clos Clare – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Perhaps the wine is tiring a little as I’ve tasted this before and...
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2023 Watervale Riesling, Jim Barry – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Sharp (and perhaps a bit short) Riesling that packs a lot of character...
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2021 Single Vineyard McKays Riesling, Jim Barry – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “A more herbaceous take on Riesling than some of Barry’s other wines....
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2022 ‘The Florita’ Riesling, Jim Barry – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “This wine is far too young but being a glutton for acidity I’m all...
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2022 ‘The Falcon’ Riesling, Lake Chalice – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “The winemaker stopped fermentation on this Riesling and left a...
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2022 Koshu Kayagatake, Grace Winery – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding Wine “I’ve always been a fan of Ayana Misawa’s Koshu wines since I...
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2022 Koshu Private Reserve, Grace Winery – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “This wine is pricier than its outstanding Kayagatake Koshu sibling...
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2022 Koshu Hishiyama Private Reserve, Grace Winery – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Another delicate entry from Ayana Misawa, this time working her...
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2022 Negramoll, Bodegas Vinatigo – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “The best red of Vinatigo’s line-up is this varietal Negramoll that...
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2020 Chianti Classico, Fontodi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Ruby flecked medium bodied red wine with aromas of sour cherries,...
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