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2007 Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cuvee 3 Cepages Cotes du Rhone Villages
Hailed 'the vintage of a lifetime' by Robert Parker, the 2007 wines from the Rhone Valley have surpassed expectation across the board. This is one of the few remaining from the vintage before we completely move to the fuller 2009's. These wines are a must buy for any lover of Grenache blends.
$29.99 each
2010 Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz
Kilikanoon has quickly established a reputation for producing world class, iconic Shiraz from vineyards located in the Barossa & Clare Valley’s. Their 2010 offering is soft drinking and full in flavour. An ideal choice for the masses.
$15.99 each
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Wine of the week...
2010 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Classical Bowen Estate Richness
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2011 Bordeaux En Primeurs Offer
Overall, 2011 is a good vintage, presenting a return to classicism that will have to live in the shadow of the stellar 2009 and 2010. Of course, some sectors have done better than others. After the dream run of 2009 and 2010, Bordeaux as a region, was reminded of the primacy of the natural elements, their impact on viticulture, and the fact that vignerons can never rest on their laurels. The following is a brief report.
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Vintage School 1.5 - Hitching a Ride with the Molecules. The Mechanics of Smell
Even when we can identify the physical source of an odour, most of us have less idea than the ancients as to how odours are sensed or of their make up. The things we can smell are actually molecules with specific properties. This chapter outlines the fundamentals of olfaction and gives an overview of recent research into what remains "the last sense to be explained by science".
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Vintage School 1.7 - Pheromones & Other Smell Oddities
Many believe that aromatic aphrodisiacs exist, sparking fierce competition in the fragrance industry to discover the 'Holy Grail' of perfume. But science suggests odorants related to mating may be more relevant to insects, like the giant silkworm, rather than mammals. This fascinating research concludes the first section of Vintage School concerning our senses of smell and taste.
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2009 Bleasdale Frank Potts Dry Red Blend
This years 'Frank Potts' is a fitting tribute to the pioneering genius. This stunning Langhorne Creek blend is comprised of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Cellar for 4-5 years.
$24.99 each
2006 Cloudy Bay Pelorus Vintage Brut
This excellent New World sparkling was the most 'Champagne-like' of over thirty sparkling wine samples tasted for this edition. Three years on lees has imparted some additional richness.
$34.99 each
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