Cru Beaujolais tasting plus random wines and a flight of Auslese

Date: Fri, Oct 19, 2012 Wine Tasting

Another month and another great tasting with a regular tasting group. Beaujolais is something I was unsure about before the tasting – I’ve had ones bordering on great but never one that has blown me away and I don’t really get the hype – unfortunately the tasting didn’t push me off the fence either way [...]

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Le Jules Verne – Eiffel Tower – Paris, France

Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012 Wine Tasting

Dinner at the 1 Michelin star, Alain Ducasse operated, Le Jules Verne. The restaurant is situated on the second level of the Eiffel Tower, 150 metres above ground. From my pre-trip research it receives mixed reviews, swinging wildly between being excellent and an abominable tourist trap. I was hesitant to commit, but in the end [...]

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Dinner #2

Date: Fri, Oct 5, 2012 Wine Tasting

Following on from the first dinner in my last post - This was another great event and again thanks to all that were involved, especially Phil who did a wonderful job with hosting and cooking on his birthday! Champagne to start 1996 Pol Roger Champagne Brut Vintage – France, Champagne Nutty, with some apple, orange [...]

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Dinner #1

Date: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 Wine Tasting

There had been murmurings for some time that an event not to be missed was on the horizon. The anticipation of the prospect of the possibility of an event simmered for what seemed like an eternity, with snippets of information trickling out slowly. Finally one day the missive arrived and was simply titled “DRC dinner [...]

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Annual Rare Wine Dinner – Tasting Notes

Date: Fri, Sep 21, 2012 Wine Tasting

This dinner is an annual event organised by a member of a tasting group I recently joined. He is starting to host some public dinners and upcoming events can be viewed here. The event was hosted at Arras restaurant and they did a great job with a custom menu to match the wines. The food [...]

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Comment on Site Redesign by Mark Wickman

Date: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Wine Tasting

Wow Cam.. just popped into the site to see what was new and almost fell over backwards.. You have been busy :) Looks really good, clean, sharp - excellent !

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10×20 Tasting Notes: Miscellaneous Post Tasting Wines

Date: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Wine Tasting

This ends the series of notes on the 10×20 tasting. Post Tasting Dinner: White 2010 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru Clos de la Servoisine – France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Givry 1er Cru On the nose there is grapefruit, some lemon and pear. The palate is medium bodied, with some nice fruit purity. There is good [...]

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Comment on Contact Cam Wheeler by Welcome to the site | Appellation Australia

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Wine Tasting

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Site Redesign

Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Wine Tasting

A long overdue site makeover has been implemented. There are still some features to be added (like external links and a new photography gallery) but the outline is now in place. Some old posts may look strange but I’ll try to fix them as I notice them!

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10×20 Tasting Notes: Jasper Hill

Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Wine Tasting

Jasper Hill 2012 Jasper Hill Riesling Georgia’s Paddock – Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Heathcote Floral and lime notes on the nose. Cleansing acidity on the palate, finishing nicely crisp. Very good length. Extremely young obviously, but very good and has plenty of potential. 90/100 2002 Jasper Hill Riesling Georgia’s Paddock – Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, [...]

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10×20 Tasting Notes: Dalwhinnie and Yeringberg

Date: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 Wine Tasting

Dalwhinnie 2010 Dalwhinnie Shiraz Moonambel Pyrenees – Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees Tobacco, kirsch, tar and some (but not over the top) cedar. The palate is quite dense with pure and powerful fruit and enough tannins to keep it structured. Extremely young, it probably needs another 10 years at least to really shine. 91/100 2009 [...]

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10×20 Tasting Notes: Bass Phillip

Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 Wine Tasting

Masterclass: Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Premium and others tasted later 2010 Bass Phillip Chardonnay Estate – Australia, Victoria, Gippsland Oats, some spice, melon and grapefruit aromas. Palate is rounded out by some sweet fruit but offset by good acidity. 89/100 2010 Bass Phillip Pinot Noir The Crown Prince – Australia, Victoria, Gippsland Cherry, some bramble [...]

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Corton-Charlemagne

Date: Sun, Sep 2, 2012 Wine Tasting

A quick photo from a visit to one of my favourite vineyards, Corton-Charlemagne in between Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Verglesses.

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Comment on 10×20 Tasting Notes: Bannockburn, Tarrawarra and Bindi by Mark Wickman

Date: Sun, Sep 2, 2012 Wine Tasting

Excellent notes as usual Cam ! I have a bottle of the 2000 Bindi Block 5 I was going save for Christmas but after reading your note I may hasten its opening :)

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