Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2020
A fine, detailed and complete version of chardonnay that is unmistakably Margaret River but also shows the results from plenty of care in the winery.
A fine, detailed and complete version of chardonnay that is unmistakably Margaret River but also shows the results from plenty of care in the winery.
Oliver’s Taranga has some serious Shiraz – no doubt about it. But in the current releases, my pick was the Mencia, a grape variety which
So many wonderful styles of Grenache now hitting the market – it can be hard to know where to look, especially in the epicentre of
The concept is crystal clear in this wine – it is Bruce Dukes crack at French-styled chardonnay. He has gone down to the cooler end
When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, we have expectations. Probably more than with any other grape variety. Combine that with a region noted for the
This is a pitch perfect example of bargain Margaret River Chardonnay with everything in its perfect place. Bright pale straw in colour, it instantly displays
I think I have been missing out. The wines from Bruce Dukes and Domaine Naturaliste are new to me and they all show not only
Good effort here with 2020 throwing its fair share of challenges at South Australian winemakers. And while Tempranillo likes it hot, everyone has limits. What
Fragrant, fleshy and floral, there’s plenty happening here. Grenache confection to the fore, all cherry bon bon, red licorice with plummy fruit scents. That confection
If it’s taken the Grenache grape 180 years to be cool in the Vale, it’s taken Mencia no time at all. The Spanish/Portuguese red grape
Great to see Oliver’s Taranga having a good crack at Fiano, and they are one of the leaders at getting this variety acceptance around the
There is a nice old fashioned feel to this McLaren Vale Shiraz from the historic Oliver’s Taranga. No tricks or bells and whistles, just a
Australian rosés have come a long, long way from the days when shiraz and grenache were the main ingredients. The rise of Italian grape varieties,
Vermentino and fresh sardines is one of the great matches for food and wine. Tangy fruits of Vermentino beautifully cut though the oily fish with
Poggio San Polo is a joint venture between the famed Valpolicella name of Allegrini and their American importer which is yielding some impressive results. The
This cracking red has been sourced from the estate’s own vineyards, with all components fermented individually to dryness. The softer pressings are returned and the
Needless to say, the 2021 vintage in the Clare Valley is proving special for more than just riesling. We are seeing some very fine pinot
Personally, I cannot get enough of the wonderful Clare Valley Rieslings from the brilliant 2021 vintage. As a broad generalisation, buying as much of this
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