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Pewsey Vale Riesling 2014
RegIon: Eden Valley
PRIce: $23.99
TASTIng noTeS: Classic dry style
from a cool, high-altitude region.
Intense lemon-lime, refreshing,
great length.
PAIRIng SuggeSTIon: Capable
of developing with cellaring but
superb with Dungeness crab now.
Fowles "Ladies Who Shoot Their
Lunch" Shiraz 2010
RegIon: Strathbogie Ranges
PRIce: $39.99
TASTIng noTeS: Sourced from
cool climes and crafted to comple-
ment game and wilder flavours.
Generous red fruit, medium-bodied,
peppery finish.
PAIRIng SuggeSTIon: Venison
or lamb with foraged mushrooms.
Jansz Premium Cuvée NV
RegIon: Tasmania
PRIce: $29.99
TASTIng noTeS: A blend of
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from a
trailblazing region for bubbly. Elegant
with a fine mousse and flavours of
pear, citrus and brioche.
PAIRIng SuggeSTIon: A classy
way to kick off the evening, as it did at
the Bacchanalia Gala.
St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2010
RegIon: Barossa Valley
PRIce: $80.99
TASTIng noTeS: Made from vines
60 to 100 years old. Fragrant, dark
fruited, concentrated, fine tannins.
PAIRIng SuggeSTIon: After
dinner with dark chocolate and lively
conversation.
Devil's Lair "The Hidden Cave"
Chardonnay 2014
RegIon: Margaret River
PRIce: $24.99
TASTIng noTeS: Inspired by the
discovery of Tasmanian Devil remains
in a cave, the grapes are sourced from
hidden vineyards across the region.
Complex, structured, with focused
peach and citrus.
PAIRIng SuggeSTIon: Food
friendly and very versatile, so a solid
pairing with roast chicken.
Yering Station Reserve Pinot
Noir 2012
RegIon : Yarra Valley
PRIce: $79.99
TASTIng noTeS: This cool climate
region near Melbourne is raising the
bar for Pinots. Fragrant with red fruit,
it delivers finesse, silky tannins and
restrained oak influence.
PAIRIng SuggeSTIon: Pairs
brilliantly with Wagyu beef. Yering
Station's Village ($26.99) and Little
Yering ($15.99) Pinots represent good
value.
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Harry's Picks
Vancouver International Wine Festival executive director Harry Hertscheg
offers up six Australian wines for your consideration
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