Limefinger Solace Polish Hill River Riesling 2022
Polish Hill River really does have a distinctive character in this region. This is a cracking good Riesling that is part of Neil Pike’s retirement
Polish Hill River really does have a distinctive character in this region. This is a cracking good Riesling that is part of Neil Pike’s retirement
This is what veteran Clare Valley winemaker Neil Pike calls his retirement project. Pike has been making Riesling for a long time so when he
Winemaker Simon Adams calls this Eden Valley Barossa shiraz his 90s Octavius in a new pair of shoes. And Adams should know because he was
Another stunning Barossa Shiraz, built for the long haul, but just as ready to give over to immediate gratification, if that is your thing. The
There’s so much of everything in this marvelous example of the Barossa. Delivers with power, yet there is refinement and a smooth effortless grace about
Each vintage, the Spanish import variety – Mencia – just gets better and better. Pronounced “men-thee-ah,” its flavour profile has been compared to Pinot Noir.
McLaren Vale is increasingly seen as the home of Grenache in Australia. Rightly so, with a complete range of styles being produced. This Grenache slips
Winemaker, Corrina Wright, is getting her Italian winemaking skills on to produce an Amarone-method style of Cabernet in the Vale. She has borrowed from Amarone
Brioni has good taste. This is a blend of Mataro (aka Mourvèdre), Touriga Nacional and Shiraz, not your usual blending buddies but the charming, lightly
This is a “Do I?” or “Don’t I?” kind of wine. Do I drink it now, or do I tuck it away somewhere safe for
Grenache from the Barossa and a cracking vintage, superb region and seriously popular grape. What is not to love? The fruit is sourced from a
The great Aussie blend. The two varieties are dealt with separately with fruit, the best the team have, selected in the vineyard. The Shiraz comes
Riesling from the stunning 2022 vintage from regions like Eden Valley are thrilling winelovers. Add another to the list. The grapes are harvested at night,
This cracking Barossa Shiraz has 10% Grenache blended into it which lifts the aromas, assists the seamless structure and works well to soften the burliness
The great Rhône GSM blend has proved itself at home in the Barossa Valley many times over. The Grenache for this blend comes from 80
The power of suggestion. Is the wine as silky as it seems or does the name nudge thoughts down that path? No matter. A terrific,
May I begin by saying that I have no idea about marketing, but I must say that it would never have occurred to me that
This hails from a superb vintage for the Barossa and it is reflected in the wine. A cracker – for me, the pick of the
The fourth release of Brioni’s Blend, Mataro takes the lead here with Touriga and Shiraz in full and dedicated support. Alive with spices one would
Another vintage of stonkingly vibrant fruit and high on the yummo factor. Red licorice meets blackcurrant wine gums, traces of pine cone, cubeb pepper and
Blueberries, black raspberries, violets and rosemary stem after you’ve stripped the needles. The base notes of this wine run deep and brooding with elements of
A good looking Temp that hits the mark for its rustic charm. Blood plums, dried meats and semi dried figs with hints of dark chocolate
Red frogs wrap around black cherry and pomegranate with sweet baking spices. Like walking into a Darrell Lea store back in the good old days
It’s not everyday you hear the word vine dried with Cabernet by its side but that’s exactly what Corrina Wright has achieved here. Inspired by
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