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Weekly Wine Review    18th August 2008





2006 Gunderloch Jean Baptiste Kabinett Riesling
 

This is a beautiful expression of German Riesling. It is so delicate in the mouth as the wine teeters between acid and sweetness and it wafts white floral and talc stone to your nose. There is surely nothing that could be more delightful than the sweetness in this wine as it combines with good length and wonderful mouth feel. Taking delight from sweet wine is often seen as a sign of an immature palate, but experience and maturity cannot halt the staunch-less appetite for such a pure and beautiful style of wine. This will cost about $33 in good bottle shops.


 



2006 Even Keel Chardonnay


Wines of the Canberra region are about to become more common on wine lists and in bottle shops, and I think this producer is really going to be a market leader, not least because the prices of the Even Keel wines are so good (read cheap). I have seen a number of the Even Keel range and they are all terrific quality, but this Chardonnay is one that continually surprises me, and the people I show it to. It is full of savoury oak, toasted nuts, white flowers, melon and fresh peach. If you like that oak expression in your Chardonnay then I think this will really be of interest to you. It will also reward some time in the cellar, as that oak will integrate and the fruit will develop more richness.



2006 Grant Burge gb 56 Shiraz
 
This typifies what attracts people to Australian wine, wonderfully bright and ripe fruit. This wine is in the under $15 category and really does offer a lot of generous red and black fruits and softness on the palate. It is drinking really well now and I must say, I couldn't get enough. I was guzzling this wine and despite it being a 'fruit bomb' by nature; there were some nice savoury elements and good acid for balance. If you need a crowd pleaser next time you are out, or for that matter staying in, buy some of this. I really enjoyed it - it defines simple pleasure.



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