Domaine Naturaliste Rebus Cabernet Sauvignon Wilyabrup 2021
Pretty violet lift and subtle leafy tones with new oak, noted by vanilla and spice, add structure to the Cabernet while the 8% Merlot adds
Pretty violet lift and subtle leafy tones with new oak, noted by vanilla and spice, add structure to the Cabernet while the 8% Merlot adds
Talk about overdelivering …. the three varieties of Cabernet, Malbec and Merlot are fermented and matured separately in old Bordeaux barrels. This is quality winemaking
This Syrah has the most luminous depth of purple in the glass, its hypnotic. Exotic spice wafts up to your nose with cardamom, white pepper,
This wine continues its trajectory of overdelivering, the vintage is a slightly leaner style than last year but with the same quality winemaking regime. 100%
Established in 1974, this is a brand that has been around for a while, the recognisable red label was on many a wine list in
High altitude Chardonnay showing all the things I love best, solids, French oak and lees stirring combined to create a delicious wine. In the glass
I saw the pale colour in the glass and I was excited, you expect lightness but get power. This is one of those wines, perfumed
Polished and perfumed are the two key things that come to mind with this wine. A full bodied style but with a surprising elegance, lifted
85% Carignan 15 % Syrah – who doesn’t love a bit of Carignan with your Syrah, yes, I am biased but it adds that extra
41% Grenache, 39% Shiraz, 20% Mourvèdre. The whole bunch addition creates a pretty wine that floats across the palate. Chalky tannins add structure with bright
This wine is a ripper and being from the cooler end of the valley, it’s totally my cup of tea. Classic ripe black fruits, think
Single vineyard wine where the whole bunch and old oak tempers the style and means this wine is not going to be a massive stomper.
This is a selection of their best Shiraz vineyards, dubbed the super blend. Not a lot of fruit came off the vines this vintage but
Planted in 1853 this is a pretty impressive wine and I do love a single vineyard Mourvèdre. As the oldest Mourvèdre vines on earth they
Sourced solely from a 1-hectare vineyard showing depth and concentration, think fruit cake, mocha, chewy chalky tannins and dried black fruit complexity. Full bodied with
A barrel selection of the best Shiraz and Old Garden Mourvèdre. Pretty, sweet damson plums are interlaced with subtle baking spices with an unexpected restraint
It’s a nice surprise to see a current release at five years of age. The colour is somewhat more garnet than expected but the palate
What a pretty Shiraz, all perfumed and peppery, and while colour appears advanced for its age the palate remains seductive. Warm plum compote, white and
This is a more concentrated style as expected from Lot 71, produced only in great vintages. Spiced vanilla oak is interlaced with cassis and leafy
A mouth filling Syrah with perfumed violet lift from the whole bunch inclusion and density of black plum fruit. There is a fine silkiness on
A more restrained cool climate style Chardonnay that is medium bodied with oaky hints and a peaches and cream vibe. Texture can be seen from
I haven’t seen a 100% Merlot for a little while and this was a nice surprise. Bright ruby colour with pretty, ripe plum flavours in
Herbal menthol aromas reminding me of fresh alpine herbs. Bright cassis and vanilla oak complete the wine flavours. A more medium bodied, cool climate Cabernet
I loved these labels, they will stand out in a bottle shop and also look great in a café or restaurant. This has a more
Just to make a disclaimer – I have always loved these wines and have listed them in many a restaurant or pub list as they
This was a really interesting range of 2016 current releases to try. I had never heard of Pipan Steel, Barolo and Barbaresco obsessives that only
Great packaging that would sit well on a retail shelf or in an ice bucket with friends. I haven’t tried a lot of reduced alcohol
Kerri Greens is a locals surf break between Cape Shanck and Flinders, and is also a winery in the Mornington Peninsula producing some exceptional wines
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