Hatch Clare Valley Watervale Riesling 2023
A classic Clare Valley Riesling, from the famous Watervale sub-region, made by a man with more experience than entire districts of winemakers combined. It is
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A classic Clare Valley Riesling, from the famous Watervale sub-region, made by a man with more experience than entire districts of winemakers combined. It is
This wine was named for Chris Hatcher’s great-grandfather, Alf Vesey. Alf started working at Penfolds way back in 1883 and continued on for an incredible
One thing I learnt about Hatch with this latest batch of wines is that he is a big jazz fan – not something we share,
Flaxman’s Valley is a high altitude sub-region of the Eden Valley and one of our most highly regarded districts for growing great Riesling. Combine that
Estate grown fruit from the Adelaide Hills, but the thing that will make the biggest initial impression is the fabulous label. Not for the traditionalist
From the Adelaide Hills, this is the team’s flagship Pinot Noir, from a very fine vintage. Still very youthful and deep crimson in colour, this
The obvious link to France and Provence comes in the name, but the wine itself has more than a little character of those deliciously appealing
Part of an exceptional range of value for money wines from this excellent McLaren Vale producer. This is medium bodied with soft supple fleshy fruit
Smooth and silky GSM from McLaren Vale. It has a such a soft and supple palate that holds its line to a long finish. Medium
Medium-bodied McLaren Vale Shiraz designed for short term drinking with bright and punchy red fruits dominant plus a sprinkle of spices adding a neat lift.
Opens with distinctive varietal characters of fragrant blackcurrant and bay leaf with a little cracked seashell minerality. The palate is controlled and firmly structured but
Silky smooth and velvety soft, this is a generous full bodied McLaren vale Shiraz with loads of opulent plus fruit held in a controlled space
A really stylish Cabernet with a strong varietal definition. It’s a linear and structured style of Cabernet with those sinewy tannins threading through the intense
Under cork, this is from Western Victoria and already has a few years under its belt, more than both the currently available Grange and Hill
Despite the naming, this is from a single vineyard on the family’s farm. And from a stunning vintage for Eden Valley. Fermentation was cool, in
Needless to say, Margaret River enjoyed another superb vintage with the 2022 season. Slightly cooler, Cullen report that it was a vintage of “immense perfume
The great Aussie red blend is done magnificently by one of our oldest and most accomplished wineries. As well as blending Cabernet and Shiraz, this
A bright and lively cool climate, Chardonnay-based sparkling – the kind that Tasmania does so well – that carries with it the benefit of aging
This is one time when a tasting descriptor that reads “interesting” actually means something positive and downright intriguing. The scent gives an inkling of mystery:
An excellent introduction to Tassie Pinot Noir, if one is needed. Here we see the hallmarks of the state and the grape: the red cherry
Winemaker, Jasper Marais, has explored skin contact and some richer elements of winemaking with this 2023 Pinot Gris. They include 72 hours of skin contact
Ripe, rich, complex and complete, this oak-influenced Chardonnay brings a sense of opulence to cool climate Tasmanian Chardonnay. Plenty of biscuity spice to start in
Ah, that scent! It grabs you and simply won’t let you go, not that you want it to. Complex flinty aromas, some lemon citrus, chalk,
A subtle change for Abercrombie in 2020, this vintage is exclusively sourced from Margaret River without any fruit from Mount Barker. It is quite a
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