Mitolo Jester Rosé Sangiovese 2023
From McLaren Vale, this is a delightful Rosé, made from Sangiovese, which is picked early morning, destemmed, crushed and pressed immediately, the intention being to
From McLaren Vale, this is a delightful Rosé, made from Sangiovese, which is picked early morning, destemmed, crushed and pressed immediately, the intention being to
You know that Cabernet from McLaren Vale is going to have plenty in the middle palate. Sure, it’s medium bodied but the palate packs generous
From one of the more respected small wineries on Queensland’s Granite Belt, these aged wines were crafted by Peter Scudamore Smith MW. It is not
From the Ballandean sub-region of Queensland’s Granite Belt, there would be very few wines of this age available from the winery. Very much the mature
Yet another fine example of Shiraz from the Margaret River region, from yet another excellent vintage. Twelve months oak maturation, the fruit quality from this
Cabernet from the Margaret River is always a crowd-pleaser and this is certainly another. A pleasing purple/mauve colour, there is some real depth here. A
From a fine vintage in the Margaret River, this impressive Shiraz has quite a dark garnet colour. Notes of leather, chocolate, bay leaves, cassis, spices
Pinot from the Pyrenees in Victoria, fermentation was in open topped vessels. A pale garnet hue, the nose gives us notes of red cherries, smoked
From the Pyrenees region in Victoria, the grapes received a gentle pressing before the juice was cold-settled and then fermented in a mix of stainless
A brilliantly elegant and refined Cabernet from Margaret River with blackcurrant and black olive notes on the nose complemented by a subtle bay leaf infusion.
Wow, this is a good wine. Never mind the price because it would be a good wine at twice the price. Deep and concentrated dark
This is so vibrant and alive with the high energy fruits bursting from the glass. Loads of blackberry and dark plum characters with that typical
The power and intensity of Central Otago Pinot Noir is on show from the start. More in the darker spectrum with plums and spicy black
Ticks all the boxes for the dry fine and delicate modern rosé. This one is from the Loire and interestingly uses Cab Franc as the
Classically defined rosé style from a place that does it so well and on which modern Aussie rosé is based. It’s light with a pale
Most attractive current drinking Pinot delivering great value for money. This has it all, spicy dark cherry and bright red fruits, a little forest floor
Light bodied Yarra Pinot with plenty of appealing fruit. Aromas of cherry and bright raspberry provide an engaging opening. The palate is juicy and succulent
A neatly framed and presented Yarra Valley Chardonnay. It’s really all about the fruit with just a little light oak influence for balance and complexity.
Margaret River Cabernet at the top of its game. It has some help, just a smidge, from Malbec (3.8%) and Cabernet Franc (1.9%) but the
The Margaret River stamp is strong on this one. It’s plush and round, filling the mouth in flavour and some mighty impressive complexity, the epitome
Approximately one third whole bunches for this amiable vintage. Blackberry, Bing cherries and earthy Swiss Chard stem. Caper and olive leaf, black sesame and wattleseed.
15% whole bunches fermented in oak and stainless steel. Maturation in concrete and seasoned French oak barrels. Lavender and Forget Me Not florals, blueberry skin
Fermented on full solids in a combination of large format oak foudres, seasoned French oak puncheons, and stainless steel. It was then allowed to rest
Whole berries went into an open fermenter with about 10% whole bunches. Basket pressed to seasoned 500L puncheons and blended in a concrete vat before
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