Hewitson Truffle Row Carignan Syrah 2021
85% Carignan 15 % Syrah – who doesn’t love a bit of Carignan with your Syrah, yes, I am biased but it adds that extra
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
This is a classic cool climate Shiraz, made in a medium bodied style. There are pretty, sweet black fruits; black and red plum and earthy
Lovely nose that shows fine boned vanillin oak, yellow peach and baking spices. Savoury minerality balances out the fruit as does the rounded, textural leesy
This vineyard was purchased in 1994 and this is a commemorative 25 year release. Concentrated, inky and full bodied with rich ripe black fruits plus
The ‘Morus’ has all the qualities we love in Cabernet Sauvignon; acid structure, assertive tannins and layered fruit. The tannins are fine and graphite-like supporting
I am a big fan of Cabernet Franc and this one is delicious. This is the second release from Domaine Naturaliste and they have really
A medium bodied style that shows ripe plum and blackcurrant plushness on the palate and the restraint of chalky assertive tannins and herbal freshness. Juicy
Another great value wine from the ‘Discovery’ stable. These wines over deliver on value for money. A vibrant and perfumed nose of pretty violets, vanilla
This wine is restrained and savoury, made in an Old-World style. There is a subtle cut grass note combined with dried Mediterranean herbs and garrigue.
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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