Produced from Wynns’ best 20%-25% fruit grown on the region’s terra rossa vineyard, the Coonawarra’s major defining geological identifier, this is cabernet elegance personified. All
There’s plenty of noise out there about “cool-climate” shiraz, yet Coonawarra is often left out of this discussion. Time for that to change, especially with
One of the Coonawarra’s little intrigues is the cooler micro-climate that occurs around the midway point, north to south, of the region’s terra rossa soil
From three vineyards across the Barolo commune. A most familiar approach with pale colour yet fabulous dark red rose fragrance. Herbs too, forest smells, even
The first glimpses of mahogany appear at this stage, suggesting an initial step to revealing its future extraordinary complexities. Again, like its sibling wines, we
From the small and prized Roero district, which may have a reputation for less muscle that Barolo or Barbaresco but definitely not here. You can
Barolo at the height of its powers. Rose and orange citrus zest, cherry liqueur and all the smells of an Indian spice shop, fenugreek, cardamom
Young and yet to reveal its full personality. Very compact – some will say closed. Still there is briar, tobacco, the smell of bushland underneath
A wine that is all about the berries, blue berries that is. Even down to the hue in the glass – a blue tinge – that
As easy on the senses that you could ever imagine a Nebbiolo can be. Fragrant and juicy, cherry (almost liqueur notes) with peppery and earthy
A single block selection that begins with familiar local signatures of woodsmoke and roses, though here with an extra element of what one imagines is
The estate’s multiple block blend from the prized Martinenga vineyard, one step darker in colour than the Langhe, towards garnet. The fragrance here is all
For what stands as a first step into the di Gresy set of Barbaresco wines, this is quite a statement of class and style. Ruby
A wine for Penfolds’ true believers. “Claret” for the modern era. Stating the case for multi-regional styling. This is fabulous from the first whiff, with
Arguably the most dramatic of the collection’s releases this year, this shiraz is all stops out, turbo charger on, power chords played, yet with precision
The Penfolds winemakers note quite clearly that the 2019 vintage across many of its wines has delivered what they call a “savoury cloak”, and here
Sourced from three regions in three states: Tasmania, Tumbarumba and the Adelaide Hills, crafted into a fully complex style with an alluring chardonnay nose, a
A cooler than average season in this vintage’s two source regions, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, has resulted in a more aromatic Grange than usual,
After mapping and separating the Alkina vineyard in Greenock into tiny patches known as polygons, based on varying geologies, the winemaking team has made tiny
After mapping and separating the Alkina vineyard in Greenock into tiny patches known as polygons, based on varying geologies, the winemaking team has made tiny
After mapping and separating the Alkina vineyard in Greenock into tiny patches known as polygons, based on varying geologies, the winemaking team has made tiny
The Old Quarter refers to a section of the Alkina vineyard planted in the 1950s to the district’s classic varieties, in this instance the reds
Not surprisingly, the hero varieties out in this Greenock district vineyard are grenache, shiraz and Mataro, here in a 45:45:10 blend harvested from a range
Delving into the great tradition of field blends gives us an insight into the adventurous souls within the Alkina winemaking crew, here tapping into a
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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