Riposte Wines En Garde Pinot Noir 2023
Forest and bush, broken slate: this is no simplistic introduction to the nasals here. A deep breath of these is well advised before crimson cherry
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Forest and bush, broken slate: this is no simplistic introduction to the nasals here. A deep breath of these is well advised before crimson cherry
One of three single varietal Cabernet iterations in the Heartland portfolio, this tells us a fair bit about the grape as it gathers ripeness on
Crafted from the region’s most noted red variety, aromas of crimson and purple berries rather than darker, blacker, denser fruit offer a vibrant start that’s
Heartland’s flagship Cabernet brings together elite fruit with sophisticated concentration, sweet-smelling crushed herbals and a tempered soaking of 75% new French oak with its distinctive
From the very first impression, this is much more than a tempting value statement. It’s a delicious, sweet-fruited Shiraz with dark spice elements all working
Top of the pile Shiraz expression where subtle volatiles rise out of a dark fruit and fine oak matrix lying deep in the glass. As
Let’s start here with a moment to praise the 2021 vintage, which has given this wine an auspicious head start. There’s an enticing depth to
The most elite fruit only from a proudly nurtured vineyard in the Serralunga commune, there is something very, very special about this wine from start
From a historically loved sector in the Serralunga district, this is a fascinating expression with cherry cola notes, chocolate feels and a subtle herbal element
Serralunga sourcing from one of district’s more prized sections, there’s no denying this as a huge, ripe style of Nebbiolo, with volatiles in play yet
All Serralunga district provisioning, this is a most generous style that is ripe and rich yet still shows remarkable restraint in the way it expresses
All Serralunga district fruit, sweetly ripe with big, mouth-filling personality. No shirking here, everything is quite masculine in style, with blacksmithing elements to the flavour
All Serralunga sourced, this is big-gun, high-end Barbera with a sense that it really wants to be Nebbiolo. And all power to it for that
Out of the Serralunga d’Alba commune, here we have Barolo with an edgier expression to begin. Intense savoury and minerally characters dominate: iron and blacksmith
From a much-loved vineyard in the Monforte d’Alba district, there’s a gently convincing nature to this wine that first suggests oak but then persuades your
A small and highly regarded parcel in the Castiglione Falletto district, here is a wine that boasts great inner strengths, abundant dark purple rose fragrances
A highly regarded iteration out of the Castiglione Falletto commune, immediately speaking of its regional provenance. Its dark rose colour has a reverent beauty enhanced
This revered vineyard in the Castiglione Falletto commune is renowned for its initially reserved nature, and that’s exactly what happens in this vintage. It’s a
From a beautifully staged vineyard in the Novello commune, this immediately shows a deep complexity, a promise of great riches. Dark rose, anise with compatible
From one of the region’s most prized vineyards in the Verduno commune, there is an immediately captivating look here: glossy crimsons, translucent. Such beauty is
A blend of eight communes, this is a richly crafted style with dark fruits, subtle orange notes as well with faint chocolate elements at the
From the Bussia Soprana vineyard in the Monforte d’Alba commune, here is a wine of extraordinary presence, vibrant in the glass with a complex range
From the Castellero vineyard in the Barolo commune, this is a wine to take in with a sense of awe. Immediately attractive while promising an
A wine of fascinating tensions, yin and yang in the way it presents itself. Certainly you can sense at first there is plenty of power
Lee Flourentzou remembers clearly the first two cases of wine he bought more than 20 years ago, and the impact they had on him. Those
The Penfolds story simply can’t contain itself. For years its narrative has relied on wines with a South Australian provenance that expands from single vineyard
Salomon Estate The Verve 2018Fleurieu Peninsula, SA ($30)92 Points From the South Australian estate of renowned Austrian winemaker Bert Salomon, who at home is a
How deeply do you go in a quest to discover the intricacies of the land you are farming and to make the best wines possible
The people of Italy’s Abruzzo region live by a motto. Forte e gentile. Strong and kind. It’s said the revered 19th century diplomat and writer
Just when we’ve got our heads around the idea of single vineyards – even single blocks within those vineyards – as the be-all and end-all
Yangarra’s devotion to fostering a new homeland for many varieties of France’s Rhone Valley in the eastern sands of McLaren Vale is reaping amazing rewards.
Tony Love takes a walk through new vintages from Greenock Creek Well, hello Greenock Creek Vineyard and Cellars. It’s been a while. The 2020 release
What lies in store for Penfolds fans in their 2020 release collection. TONY LOVE goes undercover before they hit the stores on August 6. The
Tastings come in all shapes and sizes. Take for instance a vertical, a horizontal, and a fortunate sneak peak in and around two current releases
From a small Barossa family producer who of course grows shiraz and crafts several versions of it as a mainstay, the Schwarz Wine Co also
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