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LAR.comBE's Wine Catablog is a place to capture the wines I've tasted. It's mainly self-serving to help remember what wines I've bought and liked in the past, and what is currently sitting in my collection. If you've enjoyed any of the wines listed I encourage you to share your experience in the comments. Trying to find something? Use the TAGS on the left, or the new Search function. NEW! Rating system has been added (See page footer)

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Sunday 17 January 2016

2015 Ashley Horner Little Jack Organic Orange Riesling

Purchase: Naked Wines

Notes: Beautiful fruit freshness profiling the Orange region

Out of 10: 8

Value: Excellent

2015 Jamiesons Run Billy's Shadow Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, bit of lime zest. Gooseberry sherbet aspect.


Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2010 Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase: Naked Wines


Nose: Blackcurrant and dusty chocolate

Palate: Bright intense with medium to full body. Fine tannin and lingering finish. Probably best with food due to bright acidity.

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2011 Greg Cooley Wines Reserve Chardonnay

Purchase: Cellar Door


Notes: Consumed on October 2015, Buttery toast, silky and cloying texture. Slightly spritzy lively acidity.

Out of 10: 8

Value: Good

2014 Left Hook Margaret River First Round Shiraz

Purchase: Naked Wines


Nose: Sweet cherry and chocolate

Palate: Medium body and light/short spice. A little tart on finish

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2014 Lodestar Wines Shiraz


Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Initially vanilla caramel moving to plum

Palate: Chocolatey spice, good bight but softens to clean and dry finish

Out of 10: 8

Value: Good

2014 Obelisk The Pilotage Plan Cabernet Merlot


Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Sweet berry nose

Palate: Concentrated palate, medium to full weight. Warming and spicy.

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2013 De Bortoli Heathcote Reserve Regional Shiraz


Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Vanillan Berry 

Palate: Medium body, berry notes and chocolatey soft tannins