Wine Reviews By joshgtv

joshgtv reviewed Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2005
Fantastic value. I wish wish that every cheap shiraz was this impressive. Actually I suspect that this wine has contributed to a rise in standards across the whole industry. October 12, 2007

joshgtv reviewed Hardys Oomoo Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2005
How I wish every Australian GSM of this price delivered the same level of quality. What a great buy. I bought two cases and could've found a home for three. October 12, 2007

joshgtv reviewed Hamilton's Ewell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
I'm not certain as to what to do with this wine. When I opened two bottles in 2006, shortly after buying the case, they displayed a spritzig that I wasn't expecting. If it had been a riesling I would've been pleased and left it in the cellar for some years. I'll try another one in 2008 and see what development has occurred. Hard to rate this wine. October 12, 2007

joshgtv reviewed Caledonia Australis Pinot Noir 2003
What a bargain. Free of the sweet "lolly" flavour which is typical of budget Australian pinot noir. Wish I'd bought another case. October 12, 2007

joshgtv reviewed Binder Mitchell Dovetail South Australia Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2003
I picked this wine up in the wake of the collapse of Heritage Fine Wines. I'm told that investors paid upwards of AUD30 per bottle. At that price I would question its value, however at the price I paid it punches far above its weight. A great weekday drink. It may continue to improve over the next two or three years, but I didn't get my hands on enough to verify my suspicion. October 12, 2007

joshgtv reviewed Belgravia Estate Woodland Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2002
A few bottles (maybe 3 from one case) were affected by cork taint... otherwise a good drop for daily drinking. May perhaps continue to improve over the next five years if the corks hold. October 12, 2007