Mount Eyre Vineyards Three Ponds Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2021
Delivers Hunter Chardonnay’s signature sunny disposition that it is both generous, free flowing and surprisingly intense. Honeysuckle scents rise, to be joined by aromas of
Delivers Hunter Chardonnay’s signature sunny disposition that it is both generous, free flowing and surprisingly intense. Honeysuckle scents rise, to be joined by aromas of
An aged, nine-year-old Hunter shiraz which shows the confidence of the owners in not only the classic red grape of the Hunter but the region
Hunter Chardonnay often fails to receive the love it deserves. Sure, the style is different, but no worse for that and it often offers extra
Hunter Merlot may not be a region and variety we see as a regular combo, but this is a fine example from the Holman Estate
Immediately expressive on the nose, with notes of exotic citrus (green bergamot and Amalfi Lemon pith), tons of freshly cut pear and a herbal element
A wine that has perhaps benefited from the cooler vintage. It’s very red fruited with plenty of plum and cherry, complemented by sweet oak spices, incense
Is it too early to start nominating your Best Value Wine of the Year? If not, my vote is in. The wine hails from Margaret
Luminosa Cabernets are well recognised for their power and precision, succulence and structure. Those qualities remain the focus in the Luminosa 2020, but with added
It’s the crunch of red taut berry skin for me. This is blood plum, strawberries the size of your fist, pomegranate and then this underlying
2018 has already established itself as one of the truly great years (Stephen Henschke has dubbed 2018 as the vintage of wonder). Not surprisingly, this
Deep, dark magenta, this is fragrant and exciting with an appealing purity. Chocolate, black fruits, tobacco leaves and it has that spice note. Length is
Inky opaque black in colour, with a dark purple rim. The emphasis here is immediately on the focus and purity of the wine. Chocolate, licorice,
A very fine Barossa Shiraz offering an array of flavours – cranberries, soy, tobacco leaves, florals, licorice, truffles, beef stock, dark berries, a hint of
The blend is 97% Cabernet, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. The wine is beautifully perfumed, though there is oak influence evident at this early
Flecks of green throughout the pale lemon. The aroma is of dried herbs and citrus, not least grapefruit, with hints of stonefruit. Very early days
From an exceptional vineyard planted on the famous Coonawarra Terra Rossa soil, ‘First Growth’ is only made in the finest years and clearly this was
Lime blossom, honeysuckle and jasmine are met with Calippo sorbet like aromas. Fresh fennel bulb, lemongrass and a distinct white pepper powder as well. The
The Eden Valley is truthfully represented in the powerful aromas of nectarine, pomelo and lime skin with orchard apples, green plum and struck stone complexity.
Goji berries, stewed rhubarb and balsamic strawberries meet cured biltong, rooibos tea and cinnamon stick. There is a touch of bay leaf and chewing tobacco
Sourced from a single vineyard in the Ormond sub region. Golden apples, yellow grapefruit and slices of starfruit. A lemon balm citrus with jasmine and
Candied lime skin, spiced pears and green toffee apple. The palate has a pomme frangipane tart feel, where baked fruit meets almond and sugar miracles.
The Hunter has enjoyed some fabulous vintages in recent years and this is one of them. From the MacDonalds Flat Vineyard, planted in 1995 (if
A stellar vintage for the Hunter Valley, one which should be widely represented in every winelover’s cellar. Pale yellow with aromas of florals, peaches, lemon
There is a beguiling combination of deep dark fruits with a vibrant red fruit lift. It creates such anengaging high energy palate. Aromas of high
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