Kilikanoon Duke Reserve Grenache 2018
The wonderful light touch that is Grenache is fully on display with this cracking good wine. Sourced from old bush vines in Watervale it bursts
The wonderful light touch that is Grenache is fully on display with this cracking good wine. Sourced from old bush vines in Watervale it bursts
This is classy drinking for a wine at this price. Florals and dried herbs overlay deeper plummy dominant fruit notes. The medium bodied palate gathers
When you taste a wine like this you ask yourself, why more people don’t drink Riesling. It’s from Watervale in a very good year. It’s
The attraction of old vines can be hard to pin down, sometimes you just need to drink it all in, literally. Planted in 1920, these
A killer wine at a killer price that is immediately approachable and ready to hit the glass. Grenache takes the lead role pumping out plenty
That light blush colour is a welcome sign. Clearly not clarified to within an inch of its life, Skilly Valley Pinot Gris is living fresh
Hallmark regional qualities abound with Mort’s Reserve. The delicacy and aromatics are pure Watervale: citrus blossom, honeysuckle, Thai basil, citrus and apple. Acidity is keen
High tones from the generous and compact clusters of 667. Black raspberry, bramble and dark cherries. Gala apple skin, red licorice and pomegranate. Heady spices
Lilac, sweet pea blossom and mulberry. Boysenberry, red cherry and goji. A bazaar of spices with dried cumin, paprika and ground coriander. Tanned leather and
The UC Davis origin clone is also known in Australia for its droopy growing structure. It has had a good run in many plantings throughout
By reputation the Dijon clones 114/115 widely used for their perfume and structure transports well here. Dark ruby with purple tones. A waft of hibiscus,
The Abel clone, smuggled from a particularly significant vineyard in Burgundy is distinctive both in the vineyard and in the glass. Potent in its deep
This wine comes from Riversdale Estate’s Zodiac range, Independent and stubborn apparently the discerning features. It is largely red fruited with pomegranate seed, redcurrants, and
There is a strong sense of place here, of the Coal River Valley and a maritime-influenced cool climate where Pinot Noir thrives. Brilliant red-cerise hues.
A wine for the Pisces in your life? As a Libran, I have to say that it very much appealed to me, too. Fine in
Beautifully captures the lifted scent, citrus intensity and energy that is Tassie Riesling. Delicate aromas abide in citrus blossom, wildflowers, green apple, grapefruit. Vibrant, natural
It’s an interesting combination – Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Grenache – but it works. In fact, it works really well. The combination of older French
The approach here is to ferment and mature 8 parcels of fruit separately. They go into aged French older oak puncheons with a small amount
A fine Barossa blend, this has a maroon/purple hue and a nose that offers spices, coffee beans, chocolate, bay leaves, mocha and cigar box notes.
Fragrant red fruits on the nose cry Grenache and the Bekkers’ wine is the real deal. Got plenty of kick here with the higher alcohol
A single vineyard wine, from their vineyard which is located some 530 metres above sea level in the cool region of Tumbarumba. The colour here
The vineyard here is situated at 530 metres above sea level, and is one of the cooler vineyards located in mainland Australia. The wine experiences
From the cooler and high altitude region of Tumbarumba in NSW, which has proved so suitable for quality Chardonnay. The wine spent several months on
From vineyards in the northeast of the Coonawarra region, this is a serious and seriously good Cabernet. Dark garnet in colour, there is a mix
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