Number of Wines Recommended: 60
Review date: August 21, 2010
The highlights in this Vintages release include:
– 19 wines under $20
– Best value white: Mouth-watering German Riesling for jumbo prawns, mild curries $15.95
– Favourite white: A rich, peach-layered white for glazed ham, chicken 92/100
– Best value red tied: Robust plummy Aussie Shiraz for meaty pizzas, hamburgers $12.95
– Best value red tied: A Frech Syrah with loads of berry flavour $11.95
– Favourite red wine: Rhone Valley’s robust king of wines that will age for decades 96/100
– Best value rosé: Dry Provencal Rosé with ripe strawberries for grilled chicken or salmon $13.95
– Best value sparkling wine: Toasty bubbly with fresh citrus notes for parties $16.95
– Best value dessert wine: Raspberry-rich ruby port to try as a long drink over ice, yum! $12.95
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