Gibson The Dirtman Shiraz 2022
Named after maker, Rob Gibson, who is not only a highly respected winemaker and viticulturist but a geologist. Fruit comes from both the Barossa and
Named after maker, Rob Gibson, who is not only a highly respected winemaker and viticulturist but a geologist. Fruit comes from both the Barossa and
A beautifully presented Barossa Shiraz that combines a bright acidity with substantial fruit richness to create a harmonious and plush expression of the region. A
Coming from 50-plus-year-old vines, the Project D is full flavoured, with a bountiful nose and mellifluous palate, showing ripe cassis, mulberry, raspberry, some vanilla from
Concentration of flavour is top notch here, with the wine showing lovely fruit sweetness from the first sniff. The wine is sitting at a really
A sappy, concentrated and brooding wine, the Meta Shiraz is a joy to drink. Rich mulberry, blueberry and wild strawberry arrive first, with some cranberry,
Fruit harvested from the Full Moon Vineyard in the sub-region of Gladysvale in the Upper Yarra Valley, planted twenty years ago to a mix of
A very fine Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley, the grapes were whole pressed to tank, followed by a wild ferment and lees stirring. With time
As the name suggests, this is one racy little number of a Chardonnay. It is unapologetic in its assertive acidity, a force that really gets
A sublimely presented Cabernet from a vineyard planted more than 50 years ago in Light Pass. Deep and powerful blackcurrant with dark chocolate and lifted
Here is a wonderful example of how to manage and coax the best from the assertive tannins of this famous Piedmont variety. Yes, the tannins
Whoa, what’s going on here? A 13-year-old wine just being released. Okay, so it’s certainly showing some development but really it is still only in
Here is your quintessential example of an aged Clare Valley Riesling from one of the best producers in Clare. Aroma is just gorgeous with toasty
A classic Clare Valley Shiraz, one which is already drinking well, but will also continue to provide pleasure and improve over the next decade. Dark
From a single vineyard in the Sevenhill sub-region, this is a superb example of an aged Riesling and there are few more glorious gems in
This is classic Clare Valley Shiraz extolling the virtues of time, though still with a youthful pop. High quality fruit on display, centered around spiced
I have great respect for Mitchell’s history of producing classic, high quality, Clare Valley Riesling. As such, I expected this wine to be sound, balanced,
Still going strong as a 14-year-old. How much longer can this Clare Valley Shiraz continue at such a peak level? How long is a piece
Mitchell is one producer who not only talks up the age-ability of its wines, but then goes ahead and proves it. Here we see a
A barely there blush introduces a delicate, aromatic, Pinot Noir-based rosé of style and grace. Strawberry, cherry, cranberry and a gentle spice light up this
The inimitable style of Margaret River and its number one white grape variety is right here. And, boy, does it sing. With two of the
A cracking Margaret River Cabernet, enjoyable now, but a wine which has more than a decade of providing pleasure ahead of it. Dark maroon, this
Another very fine Margaret River Cabernet, only in the shadow of its elder sibling by virtue of that wine enjoying an extra year of age.
Racking to French oak and lees stirring helped imbue this fine Margaret River Chardy with extra textural aspects and complexity. Nine months in French oak,
Margaret River has proven itself ground zero for great Aussie Chardonnay, both pointy end and top value examples. This excellent offering spent time in French
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