Holm Oak The Protégé 2022
There’s a fun and interesting story behind the name of many of the Holm Oak wines, thanks to the property’s grand slam tennis racquet history.
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There’s a fun and interesting story behind the name of many of the Holm Oak wines, thanks to the property’s grand slam tennis racquet history.
It’s always exciting when a wine makes you stop and think. The Holm Oak The Wizard is the top of the range in the winery’s
This 2022 Chardonnay is an undersated style but delivers layers of fine complexity. Grapefruit, peach skin and pear aromas are nicely integrated with savoury oatmeal
The spicy side of the Barossa on show here in this wine with wild ferments and 62% whole bunches. It is immediately appealing thanks to
A unique style of wine here, having seen 23 months in oak. But before you imagine a wine piled high with coconut and vanilla, have
How good is to see a Yarra Valley Pinot Noir with some bottle age? It makes for a strong statement about the winemaker’s opinion of
Definitely a case of less is more. A little less exuberant Sauvignon herbaceous-ness here – especially on the bouquet – and a little more textural
Fumé Blanc is a quirky one – made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, but fermented and aged in oak; subduing the usual punchy aromas of the
It’s not often Pinot Noir is released with a little age – the release date on this wine is March 2023. Harvested in February 2019,
A fully ripe and plush Shiraz displaying typical dark fruit notes of plum and blackberry with a sightly earthy dark chocolate character. Has a smooth
One of an increasing number of excellent sparkling wines being made from Chenin. Hardly surprising really, as plenty of Chenin Blanc based sparkles are made
A wine that is just made for immediate drinking. So beautifully integrated with a soft silky-smooth palate based on supple fruit, super fine tannins and
A medium bodied blend capturing this style of early drinking red rather well. Blackcurrant and subtle fruit cake and dark plum on the nose. There
Soft and generous medium bodied blend that captures the best of both of these varieties. A lift of raspberry and dark cherry with an ever
Beautiful medium bodied Cabernet from Margaret River. Slightly floral notes on the nose with a bay leaf and subtle oyster shell character that speaks of
Impressive Pinot Noir from the Great Southern high-altitude vineyard which is ideally suited to this variety. Aromas of sour cherry and forest floor character. The
Excellent example of a cool climate Shiraz. It’s a wine of some detail with powdery tannins and super-fine oak supporting the spicy, dried herb infused
This comes from one of the highest vineyards in Great Southern. As a result, you have a wine of medium weight, excellent intensity, and a
This 2022 single vineyard Cinsault, rare for the Barossa, is a delightful epxresion with fruits of the forest aromas topped by layers of charcuterie with
This hazy 2022 Barossa Roussanne is a wild ride with aromas of apple pie and peach stone, with touches of florals and old oak in
This old vine 2022 Grenache is unfiltered with wild yeast ferments and is a retro-modern expression, delivering with subtlety rather than power. It opens with
In the 2019 vintage yields were down in the Eden Valley, but late ripening grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling did particularly well. This
It’s total indulgence to make Macvin when your Savagnin Sous Voile is in such high demand and so is the experience of tasting it. Unmitigated
The sixth release of, what was at first, a mistake that evolved to an experiment to what is now one of Australia’s most celebrated, coveted
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