Crittenden Estate Kangerong Pinot Noir 2020
A mix of clones has been used in this pinot, with wild yeast fermentation and a mix of new and slightly older barriques and puncheons.
A mix of clones has been used in this pinot, with wild yeast fermentation and a mix of new and slightly older barriques and puncheons.
It is hard to imagine a more challenging and devastating season than 2020 in the eastern states, but amazingly some excellent wines emerged. This is
It was a tough year in many ways but eventually a coolish long finish to what had been a season of one disaster after another,
Quite light bodied but with excellent fruit intensity and palate length, this was a cool year and it’s reflected in the fine lines of the
A fine local example of the famous northern Rhône blend, this one is Shiraz 94% and 6% Viognier. Co-fermentation takes place in open-top fermenters, with
Typical of the famous Tuscan blend, usually called SuperTuscans, this is from a single vineyard in the Pyrenees. The blend is 64% Sangiovese and 36%
These ancestor vines are some of the oldest shiraz vines in the world, dating back to 1847. They pump fruit of extraordinary concentration, balance and
The great Aussie blend, this is 52% Cabernet and 48% Shiraz. It is sourced from four discrete blocks, all planted more than half a century
The blocks for this wine were planted between 1971 and 2002, each of them yielding little. The wine has 3% Malbec in a blend. Destemmed,
Named after the road where the vineyard is located in McLaren Vale, the various blocks which provide the grapes for this wine were planted between
This grape is normally a blending component for southern Rhône style blends, or responsible for rich and bold reds from Central Spain (where it is
Heathcote is one of the great regions in Australia for Shiraz, though too often overlooked. The ancient Cambrian earth, its red soil, imparts unique characters
One of the most interesting wines. So, here’s the thing. It comes from a single one hectare vineyard at the winery with vine material sourced
These mourvèdre vines were planted in 1853 and are generally believed to be the oldest in the world. It is always such a joy to
Another cracking wine from this wonderful vintage in the Barossa Valley. The fruit comes from a single site above Rowland Flat in the Barossa. An
From 2016 this has been a selection from the best vineyards of the vintage and in 2020 there was some sensational fruit from which to
Comes from a cooler Barossa site with the result that the wine is more restrained but beautifully fragrant and expressive with its medium bodied palate
This is always such a beautiful drinking wine. And in this vintage, it reaches new heights in approachability and deliciousness. Medium bodied with a slight
Hewitson has been dabbling with carignan for a few years as part of its Miss Harry blend, but then in 2020 decided to test it
This is quite a pretty Barossa cabernet with a distinct varietal character. Blackcurrant fruits with plenty of dark chocolate. There is a lift of perfumed
This comes from a number of the Barossa’s oldest vineyards and is made in that generous traditional Barossa style, but there is a certain modern
A beautiful partner to the cabernet in this range and reflects what was a very good vintage. It’s so refined and elegant showing the newer
The fruit is sourced from the hills and Valley floor of the Barossa, creating a nice combination of power and elegance. Lifted perfumed notes of
McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, now under the ownership of Calabria Family Wines, senses the time is right to promote its stable of aged fortifieds. Let’s hope
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