Gomersal Wines Reserve Shiraz 2020
Barossa Shiraz, fermented on skins for ten days before 22 months’ maturation in a mix of new and older American oak hogsheads. This is terrific
Barossa Shiraz, fermented on skins for ten days before 22 months’ maturation in a mix of new and older American oak hogsheads. This is terrific
This is a museum release and while it does exhibit some development, it certainly has a long way to go. The team describe the 2018
2023 was a very fine vintage for this region, later than usual. Free run juice only, with a cool fermentation, the wine is a pale
Cherry ripe, blueberry, faint rhubarb, and a liquorice root earthiness meld with baking spices – cinnamon and nutmeg. Quite attractive and varietal out of the
Lovely hazy salmon-orange colour, this is a smoky and savoury release and I’m here for it. Grilled tangerine, pear, rosehip, ginger spice, something meaty like
A reserved nose gently reveals green apple, nashi pear, lemon, and rosewater. Lemon thyme pops out with air adding a lovely savoury lift and a
A fresh and vibrant blend of fruit from the upper King Valley; 45% Pinot Gris, 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Riesling, 8% Sylvaner. Passionfruit, lemon, lemongrass,
Okay, so this is Barossa, but it is not a big, opulent, excessively tannic wine. It delivers with a degree of poise and control. Aromas
A Tempranillo that takes its lead from its varietal homeland, investing in savouriness and a tannin-taut approach which immediately makes it a wine to be
An impressive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of blackcurrant and dark chocolate emerge on the nose with a faint minerally oyster shell lift. The palate is
Pinot Gris takes a walk on the gently savoury side and, in doing so, reveals yet again its versatility as a grape. The scent is
From the sandy soils of the family’s vineyard in the Blewitt Springs sub-region, fermentation of the two varieties was done discretely, followed by subsequent blending.
It’s apparently summer right now in Melbourne, but I think this Chenin would be good at almost any time of year. A pronounced nose reveals
This is Barossa Shiraz with a certain fruity elegance within its medium weight frame. Lifted aromas with an almost cab mac character but there is
Oh boy does this one hang together beautifully. A classic Barossa combination that has proved to be such a winner over the years. Bright red
I do like this variety, especially when it is so well handled as this. All manner of things releasing from the nose with chalk and
Crunchy and chalky vital Savvy from the Adelaide Hills. This is not one of those big overblown numbers but rather a wine with a taut
Bright and luminous, the nose has a honey and citrus influence with traces of white flower and bath salts. The palate is tightly controlled with
A smooth and plush Shiraz capturing the region perfectly. Loads of dark plummy chocolaty fruit with some wild spices happening. The palate is supple and
A medium weight, bright and quite racy Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills. The oak treatment has been designed to gently underpin the fruit characters with
This strikes just the right balance between the bracing light style of this variety with a little more palate weight to highlight some rather appealing
This Adelaide Hills Savvy shows what the region can do with this variety. It’s bright and punchy with a degree of palate tension that keeps
The wine opens with a strong whiff of green bell pepper, olive tapenade, pencil shaving, new leather, eucalyptus, and sweet tobacco. Notes of blackberry and
The wine starts slightly reductive with notes of dried lavender and camphor, then is all about black cherries compote, prunes, myrtle bush, and dark cocoa. A
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