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This is a resource for people who want to buy an interesting bottle of wine on a budget of about $20. If you get lost between Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and have access to a Dan Murphy's or Vintage Cellars (or Aldi, as of 2015!), you've come to the right place. Where possible, wines are listed with their single-bottle price from DM/VC/A and the winery's home page.

A good place to start is the 'Index', or if you know what type of wine you want, head straight to the 'Recommended Reds', 'Worthy Whites' or 'Stunning Sparklers' that only show 4 & 5☆ wines.

Your experience will be different to everyone else's, which makes wine such a pleasure. The same vintage wine at different ages will be distinct, as will the same aged wines from different vintages. What the glass holds is a unique parcel of time that should be enjoyed as such.

Saturday, 13 April 2013

(R) Travers: Vieux Naudin 2009, from Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

Smell
Early: Gentle dark cherries and blood plums with earthy and woody afternotes
Later: The nose unripens, revealing green flavours of mint and possibly eucalypt or capsicum, whilst retaining the original woodiness

Taste
A very light mouthfeel that carries through a sweeter version of the fruity nose - highlights being strawberries and raspberries, accompanied by redcurrants. The Merlot-driven fruity parade distracts nicely from the tannins that slowly creep up to grip the entire mouth (I blame the Cab Sauv). The mouthfeel remains moderate, however the well-hidden tannins with moments of spice ensure the finish lingers much longer than expected. This is an uncomplicated and enjoyable wine that's more textual than flavoursome. Definitely a superb partner for a rustic red meat dish.

Tale
The Travers family are fourth generation immigrant winemakers from the nearby region of Corrèze. This Bordelease winery is focussing on bio-dynamic vitriculture to allow the terroir of such valuable land to show through in the wine.

Composition
70% Merlot
20% Cab Sauv
10% Cab Franc

Price: $22 (Ivy Bottle Shop, http://merivale.com.au/thebottleshop)
Quality: ☆☆☆☆
Value:   ☆☆☆

http://www.vignobles-travers.com/en/media/50641bdce0466.pdf
http://www.vignobles-travers.com/en/



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