Cape Landing Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Great to see a premium Marg River Cab which already has some maturity to it. Ten months maturation in French oak with the grapes from
Great to see a premium Marg River Cab which already has some maturity to it. Ten months maturation in French oak with the grapes from
This Reserve is several years older than its sibling but no less impressive. Deep, dark maroon hue. Spices, redcurrants, cassis, licorice, blackcurrants, beefstock, tobacco leaves
Another very fine Margaret River Cabernet, which for me, pips the earlier vintage. Cherry-red in colour with a mix of spices and dried herbs, red
We step up even more here. This is a bit exciting and a wonderful example of a fine Margaret River Cabernet which was matured for
Margaret River Cabernet is one of this country’s great wine styles and, over recent years, we have seen a number of producers put out a
A wonderful and equally impressive follow-up to the superb 2020. Deep garnet hue here, the aromas include raspberries, cherries, florals, a hint of citrus and
The team see this wine as more akin to the best of the Northern Rhône, rather than a typical bold Aussie Shiraz. The grapes are
Inky purple here, with notes of blackberries, plums, chocolate, coffee grinds, soy and bay leaves. There is a hint of vanilla, from impeccable oak integration
The team use a mix of equal quantities whole bunch and destemmed berries. There follows ten months maturation in French oak puncheons (30% new), on
The team like to describe their Chardonnay as the equivalent of an artist’s palette, thanks to an array of different clones, including the famous Gingin.
One of those Chardonnays you just know is going to look even better down the track. If patience is not your thing, lots to love
I thought that the previous vintage of this wine was one of the best Savvys in the line-ups from earlier this year. This release is
While Pinot Gris may take centre stage here, it is joined by both Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine enjoys a percentage of barrel fermentation
The traditional Rhône blend done Barossa style, with the fruit spending some time maturing in large format French oak and Grenache the dominant variety. A
From the vines in their single site Eden Valley vineyard which were planted back in 1961 (the oldest remaining vines in the block), the wine
The fruit for this excellent value Margaret River Cabernet is mostly sourced from around the Wilyabrup sub-region. Deep maroon hue. Dry herbs, florals, cherries, chocolate,
Pewsey Vale does nothing but Riesling and they do it extremely well. No surprise with a winemaker like Louisa Rose in charge. This is from
One always tries to taste without any idea of the price (not always as easy as you might think). So, when I later found out
This 25th anniversary release comes from such an exciting Clare Valley vintage that offer stunning value – stock the cellar! Pale lemon hue. Lovely citrus
Magarey Lane has a focus on single vineyard wines from the Limestone Coast and Coonawarra, the latter is the source of the fruit for this
A marvelous example of Coonawarra Shiraz. It’s powerful, yet so beautifully refined. Deeply concentrated spicy dark fruit characters burst from the glass. It’s a plush
A thoroughly beautiful, generous and richly concentrated Shiraz showing how this variety can express itself with elegance and refinement in good years like this. Loads
The Glenroy vineyard is in northern Coonawarra on the famed Terra Rossa soil of the region. Even at 9 years of age this wine pours
This is a cracking wine sourced from the Barossa. The concentration and power of the fruit has meant a decent hit of oak has been
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