The Edinburgh Wine Club |
Margaret River, Western Australia, Thursday March 21, 2013 |
Wine
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Grapes |
Region
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Supplier
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Price
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Comments
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Ranking 1-3 and Best Value
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Cape Mentelle 2011 13% |
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon |
Margaret River Western Australia |
Majestic |
14.99 |
Herbaceous, green fruit flavours, perfectly complemented by the heady lemon blossom aromas of Semillon. |
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Vasse Felix 2011 12.5% |
Semillon |
Margaret River Western Australia |
Marks & Spencer |
13.99 |
Aromatic, textured and persistent in flavour. Lime zest and blanched almonds complemented by refreshing acidity. Lightly oaked. |
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Vasse Felix 2011 12.5% |
Chardonnay |
Margaret River Western Australia |
Majestic |
15.99 |
Beautiful example of Margaret River chardonnay. |
Best white |
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Willow Bridge Dragonfly 2011 13.5% |
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot |
Geographe Western Australia |
Wine Society |
8.95 |
Geographe is good source of inexpensive wine. Medium bodied, plummy, lush red. |
Best value |
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Vasse Felix 14.5% 2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot |
Margaret River Western Australia |
Majestic |
15.99 |
Delightful Bordeaux blend offering a concentrated nose of blueberry jam and fresh black currants with spicy edges. |
2nd – 12 pts |
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Plantagenet 2008 14.5% |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Mount Barker Western Australia |
Wine Society |
19.00 |
Fine, scented and amazingly pure with layers of ripe cassis fruit. |
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Cullen Mangan 2009 12.5% |
Malbec Petit Verdot Merlot |
Margaret River Western Australia |
Wine Society |
23.00 |
Mangan vineyard farmed biodynamically. Fragrant and fine. Subtle (only 12.5%) yet intense and vibrant. |
3rd – 11 pts |
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Sandalford 2007 14% |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Margaret River Western Australia |
Wine Society |
29.00 |
Highly fragrant with ripe tannins and delicious core of fruit. |
1st – 15 pts |