SHIRAZ TYRRELL
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SHIRAZ TYRRELL’S OLD WINERY 2009 13,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby red and quite flowing.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: cherries, vanilla, pink rose and mahogany.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is a valid alcoholic dryness, an important astringency note and a bitterish tendency of the tannin at the final. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 5 seconds.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: Kangaroo loin with bok choy salad
- The succulence of the kangaroo is counterbalancing the astringency note of the wine
- The sweet tendency of the kangaroo meat is counterweighing the bitterish tendency of the wine
- The salivation produced by chewing the kangaroo loin is countervailing the alcoholic dryness of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is equalizing the structure of the wine
- The olfactory-gustative persistence of the recipe is matching to the intense aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 11,00 AUD
Preservative (220) added.
Fined with egg whites.
Standard Drinks 8.0
SHIRAZ STONEMASON
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SHIRAZ STONEMASON CURRENCY CREEK BALLAST STONE 2009 14,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby red and quite flowing.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: cherry, grass, strawberries, violet and a hint of chocolate.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is an alcoholic dryness, a bitterish tendency of the tannin, no mineral notes, an important astringency note and a final cherry flavoured. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 5 seconds.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: underdone steak
- The succulence of the meat is counterbalancing the alcoholic dryness of the wine
- The sweet tendency of the underdone hamburger is counterweighing the bitterish tendency of the wine
- The salivation produced by chewing the hamburger is countervailing the alcoholic dryness of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is equalizing the structure of the wine
- The olfactory-gustative persistence of the recipe is matching to the intense aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 12,00 AUD
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SHIRAZ BAROSSA STEPHENDALE
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SHIRAZ BAROSSA STEPHENDALE 2008 14,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby red and consistent.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: blackcurrants, raspberries, undergrowth and wild rose.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is a great structure, a strong alcoholic dryness, a bitter tendency coming from the tannin, not so important mineral notes and a final fruit flavoured. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 4 seconds.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: underdone hamburger
- The succulence of the meat is counterbalancing the alcoholic dryness of the wine
- The sweet tendency of the underdone hamburger is counterweighing the bitterish tendency of the ham
- The salivation produced by chewing the hamburger is countervailing the alcoholic dryness of the wine
- The sweet tendency of the underdone hamburger is compensating the sapidity given by the mineral notes of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is equalizing the structure of the wine
- The olfactory-gustative persistence of the recipe is matching to the intense aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 9,00 AUD
Standard Drinks 8.6
CHARDONNAY TUMBARUMBA
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CHARDONNAY TUMBARUMBA LOCK & KEY SINGLE VINEYARD 2009 12,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, straw yellow with greenish reflexes and quite flowing.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: lemon, banana, almond, grass and wild flowers.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is a normal structure, a good salivation, the softness is not too much detectable and the final is lemon flavoured with a little bitter aftertaste. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 3/4 seconds.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: Stir fry satay chicken
- The sweet tendency of the chicken is counterweighing the bitter aftertaste
- The fatness of the sauce is counterbalancing the salivation of the wine
- The sweet tendency of the vegetables is compensating the bitterish final of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is equalizing the structure of the wine
- The olfactory-gustative persistence of the recipe is matching to the intense aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 12,00 AUD
Contains 8.0 Standard Drinks
Preservatives (220) added
CHARDONNAY YELLOWTAIL CASELLA WINES
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CHARDONNAY YELLOWTAIL CASELLA WINES 2009 13,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: not so limpid (petillant), straw yellow and quite flowing.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: tropical fruit, mango, vanilla, yellow apple and jasmine.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is a strong structure, a right salivation, a pleasant mineral note, a nice softness and a sweet and fruity final. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 3/4 seconds.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: Tandoori chicken with fried pooris
- The succulence of the chicken is counterbalancing the alcoholic sensation of the wine perceivable in the strong structure
- The spice of the recipe is getting along with the softness of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is equalizing the structure of the wine
- The olfactory-gustative persistence of the recipe is matching to the intense aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 11,00 AUD
Contains Approximately 7.7 Standard Drinks
CHARDONNAY – BUNNAMAGOO ESTATE – MOUNT LAWSON – MUDGEE
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CHARDONNAY BUNNAMAGOO ESTATE MOUNT LAWSON MUDGEE 2009 13,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, straw yellow with greenish reflexes and quite flowing.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: caramelized banana, vanilla, ripe yellow apple, wisteria and jasmine.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is a good structure, a normal salivation, a pleasant softness and a charming final wood flavoured. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 3/4 seconds. A well balanced wine.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: Thai coconut and cream bean fish curry
- The flavours of the recipe are neutralizing the interesting olfactory bouquet of the wine
- The succulence of the sauce is counterbalancing the alcoholic sensation of the wine
- The spice of the fish is getting along with the softness of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is equalizing the structure of the wine
- The olfactory-gustative persistence of the recipe is matching to the intense aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 10,00 AUD
Contains 8.0 Standard Drinks
Preservatives (220) added
Contains no allergens
SAUVIGNON BLANC YALUMBA – AUSTRALIA
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SAUVIGNON BLANC YALUMBA – AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST FAMILY OWNED WINERY 2009 11,5%
VISUAL ANALYSIS: not so limpid (petillant), straw yellow with greenish reflexes and quite flowing.
OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: yellow peach, grass, almond and yellow rose freshly cut.
GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: there is a good structure, a favourable salivation, no mineral notes, and a bitterish aftertaste lemon flavoured. The gustative aromatic persistence is about 3/4 seconds.
WINE-FOOD COMBINATION: Smoke salmon salad
- The sweet tendency of the vegetables is counterbalancing the bitter aftertaste of the wine
- The fatness of the salmon is compensating for the salivation of the wine
- The structure of the recipe is matching to the structure of the wine
- The gustative persistence of the dish is pairing with the aromatic persistence of the wine
PRICE-QUALITY RELATION: good approximately 12,00 AUD
Preservatives (220) added / Contains milk products
Approx. 6.8 Standard Drinks
