1847 Grand Pappy’s Shiraz 2020
The colour is almost opaque with traces of purple on the rim. It’s a big opulent style with stacks of fruit intensity bursting from its
The colour is almost opaque with traces of purple on the rim. It’s a big opulent style with stacks of fruit intensity bursting from its
Perfumed aromatics strike from the outset with an engaging mix of chocolate, dark plum and blackberry. The palate is perfectly pulled together with a combination
Golden circle pineapple chunks, jonathan apple and lemon verbena. Poached pears and chamomile tea. Cinnamon sugar, ground nutmeg and cumin. Mango skin and yellow peach.
Bright and pithy, this is all citrus, soft morning light and a haze of sea spray. A dusting of jasmine blossom and a lick of
A Cabernet that is reflective of the warm(ish) year, abundant ripe red fruits, both soft and juicy whilst the oak is well placed in the
This solid follow up to the 2021 vintage is more approachable yet has a strong base of tannins to age well. There is a riper
This 2022 Shiraz from vines largely over a hundred years old has excellent colour before diving into a welcoming array of blackberry and tar lifted
Brilliant colour to this 2021 Shiraz, made from the best of Wynns various parcels. A tightly bound aromatic core to start- black clove, tar, fennel
This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is stylish but built for the long haul taking a couple of days to show its true colours. It radiates with
Shiraz dominant, there is a dollop of both Viognier and Malbec (3% of each), in this stunning Margaret River Shiraz. 20% whole bunch and a
Bright and energetic showing pink grapefruit, flint and saline minerality. A delicate and taut feel, reflective of vintage with purity and freshness at the core.
Leafy aromatics, just starting to show some secondary characters such as tobacco and pencil box, supported by dark, inky cassis fruits. Chalky fine tannins giving
If everyone I know who claims to love a good Gewürz actually bought a bottle of the stuff, it would be the best selling wine
Aussie winemakers seem to be getting a handle on this variety, and not just as a blending component. But they have to ensure that the
The Frankland River region continues to stake a claim for inclusion amongst Australia’s great Riesling regions – look out the Clare and Eden Valleys. The
Five months in a mix of two and three year old French oak have given the wine the merest flick of oak influence. From the
From the Ferguson Valley in the West, this increasingly popular Italian white has avoided oak contact having gone straight to tank for fermentation and a
This ever-popular Spanish variety might be a long way from home, here we have an example from the Ferguson Valley in the West, but it
We know what Best’s Old Vine Pinot Meunier can do. Give it 10, 20, 30 years and it will be a stunner. In the meantime,
Yes, oak was involved in the making of this ground-breaking Aussie Riesling, first produced in 2012. No, you won’t taste oak in the wine. What
This keeps giving with every sip. Starts with a glistening red colour in the glass which attracts the eye. It’s followed by the scent of
Opens with an exotic aroma of vibrant strawberry with slightly savoury nuances, it’s an engaging perfumed bouquet. The palate captures the season beautifully with a
This is a completely engaging example of Porongurup Pinot Noir in the hands of a master winemaker. After the fruit was handpicked it underwent carbonic
The source of this exceptional wine are the oldest vines on the estate, planted by Angelo and Wendy Diletti in 1986. It is as good
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