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Special moment – opening a Wendouree Malbec 2010

Image ~ May 4, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

A rarity. Wendouree wines are difficult to get even in their home, Australia, but in Europe it’s basically impossible. I found a few available bottles in a UK online shop many years ago and I’m glad I ordered some, possibly I will never be able to get more. This was my last bottle.

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Rieslingfreak NO.5 Clare Valley Riesling 2018

Image ~ February 1, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ 1 Comment
Photo credit vinvm.co.uk

Opened this bottle on the same night as the Aly Duhr Luxembourg Riesling, it’s such a different face of the variety. I love both them…

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Australian Cabernet to try: Domaine Naturaliste Discovery 2017

Image ~ November 3, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi
A Margaret River Cabernet that is well priced compared to its peers. It also feels less “made” than many, I liked it a lot, it’s clearly one to recommend.

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Shiraz big guns and Co, featuring Standish Lamella 2017

Image ~ August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

A lineup of shiraz I wanted to present to our little wine club in last autumn, but then the Covid situation got worse again and prevented the event from happening. It was only this June when I managed to gather my friends again, and despite some disappointing bottles, we could finally enjoy some good, even some world class wines. Continue reading →

Great Australian Cab: Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015, Margaret River

Image ~ May 27, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
One of the most Old-World-like Cabernet I have tasted from Australia. Big thumbs up.

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Aussie Chardonnay with an Old World heart – Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2015, Yarra Valley

Image ~ May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
Such an elegant Aussie Chardonnay that it could come from Burgundy. It represents the more exciting face of Australian wine, the one which is harder to find in Europe.

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An Australian Sangiovese to try – Payten and Jones VV Series Sangiovese 2015, Yarra Valley

Image ~ May 2, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi

What a label! A funny one, but does not really match the style of the wine, as that could be called classical or traditional, in the Old World sense – even if this comes from Australia.

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Blogs I follow

Jamie Goode's Wine Blog Australian Wine Reviews Barolista
Winemag South Africa
Thomas Girgensohn's australian wine reviews
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