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Paringa Estate
ten Minutes By tractor Wine Co
the Cups estate
dromana estate
Port Phillip estate
Paradigm Hill

If you are heading over to Mornington Peninsula please check out Paringa Estate - their special barrel reserve is excellent

Yering Station and Tarrawarra Estate would be worth a visit

Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2002
Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Turkey Flat shiraz 2005
Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 2005
2 cases of arundel shiraz 2003

Wirra Wirra - Church Block - 2006 - a bargain at around the $20 mark - a mix of cabernet sauvignon/shiraz/merlot - a nice. smooth blend - maybe lacking a bit of complexity but at this price represents good value. Vasse Felix - Cane Cut Semillon - nice light bodied dessert wine without the honey stic...

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I was recently given a bottle of Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2002

I can't seem to find tasting notes anywhere, could someone please post their impressions of thsi vintage, thanks in advance

I was recently given a bottle of Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2002

I can't seem to find tasting notes anywhere, could someone please post their impressions of thsi vintage, thanks in advance

James Halliday: Australian Wine Companion. 2006. "Vivid purple-red; medium bodied plum, blackberry and spice; good length and intensity. 93 points I managed to score two cases of this one for $105 - less than $5 a bottle - was a bit sceptical however Halliday is on the money - a classy wine ind...

Gemtree Uncut shiraz 2006 - a great wine at a great price

cracked open the 2003 last night - has aged beautifully - silkiness on the palate with a long finish - much better than expected - fully recommended

Have just stocked up on this one, a bargain at $18 from Dan Murphy's.
Excellent structure and although drinking well now, will open up and show its true character with time.

Also have a single bottle of the 03, what's everyone's opinion of this one?

Turkey Flat shiraz - 2005
Torbreck - The Struie 2055
Paringa Estate Pinot Noir - 2006
Bass Phillip Estate Pinot 2004
Gemtree Uncut Shiraz - 2003, 2006

Sparkling/Champagne
Croser 2003
Clover Hill 2003
Bollinger NV