Curtis Trouble Maker Chardonnay 2021
Lemon green hue. There is seemingly an oak-influenced toasty note behind some stonefruit hints with almonds and apricot kernels. Broad in structure with heaps of
Lemon green hue. There is seemingly an oak-influenced toasty note behind some stonefruit hints with almonds and apricot kernels. Broad in structure with heaps of
A deep garnet colour, I do have one issue with the wine, or rather the bottle/label. Black on black? Fortunately, what is in the bottle
The colour here is a vibrant deep purple. The nose exhibits appealing chocolate notes with a little leafy dry vegetation and spices. Broad and supple,
For me, this wine very much reflects what we can expect from the Curtis Family. Richly flavoured wines, classically made, designed to provide pleasure and value. The
The fruit for this wine comes from 80-year-old vineyards which are a combination of those owned by the family and others from respected growers in
Delicious and cracking value were the two things that sprang immediately to mind with this delightful red. A blend of 45% Carignan, 34% Syrah and
The vineyard, named after Dean’s wife, is located at the southern end of the Barossa, neighbouring the hills of the Eden Valley and the northern
The Falkenberg name is a famous one in the Barossa – growers, winemakers, local identities. For the team at Hewitson, it symbolises ‘the heritage of
Lots to like with this fresh and light Mediterranean styled white blend. The mix is 85% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains from the Barossa Valley
The 2023 vintage saw fruit from high altitude Adelaide Hills vineyards harvested several weeks later than usual, all contributing to the elegance and freshness of
A 50/50 barrel blend of the best selections of the 2020 Monopole Shiraz and the 2020 Old Garden Mourvèdre. All vines have direct lineage to
Co-named the “Mother Vine” Shiraz as the vineyard was planted from the cuttings of one single Shiraz vine found growing among the 1853 Old Garden
From a centurion (110 years old) vineyard grown on the sandy loam banks of the Para River. 85% whole bunch and 9 months in old
A vineyard selection here creates a “super blend” of Hewitson’s best vineyards. Oak maturation is in 1 and 2 year old French barriques. Bottled under
Nearly 100% whole berries from a mature vineyard with an average age of 30 years and sees maturation in French oak. Archetypical Barossa nose with
Made from vines grown off the cuttings of the 1853 “parents” in the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard on the planet. 50% whole bunch in the winemaking
A nod to Provence, with 83% Mourvèdre and 17% Cinsault. Very pale salmon. Fine, tight and drying nose: old chalk dust, paper reams, hints of
The GI/Regional indicator of ‘Adelaide’ accounts for 15% of the blend being Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains from the Barossa Valley and 85% Sauvignon Blanc
Fruit taken from an altitude of 380 metres. Soil type is “ancient oxidised ferrous loams over granite and outcrops of limestone.” No preservatives added in
For what is usually described as a Rhône-style blend, although I would argue it now holds just as important a place in Australian viniculture, and
This multi-larered Polish Hill riesling from the excellent 2023 vintage shows a powerful and composed core of aromas with classic lime and spice joined by
There is serious power and focus to be found in this 2023 Watervale Riesling with its tightly coiled stony, pithy, aromas with hints of dried
This well made cooler climate style from Orange has a real Macon feel to it. It is not packed full of fruit but delivers good
An extra year in bottle has muted the usual aromatic pungency and now the palate is delivering with a degree of finesse ad flavour. The
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