August 2, 2010
Australia
John Duval was the principal winemaker at Penfolds Grange from 1986 to 2002. During that time he won Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition and saw Penfolds Grange named Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator. In 2003 he started his own label. The summer was torrid in Barossa in [...]
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July 29, 2010
Australia
A few more offerings from the famed Two Hands. Two Hands Gnarly Dudes 2008 Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia $29.99 Tanzer 91 “Glass-staining ruby. Crushed blackberry, blueberry, spicecake and licorice on the slightly medicinal nose. Dense, juicy and sweet, with impressively fresh black raspberry and cherry-cola flavor. Finishes very long, with silky tannins and impressive mineral [...]
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