Cape Landing Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Great to see a premium Marg River Cab which already has some maturity to it. Ten months maturation in French oak with the grapes from
Great to see a premium Marg River Cab which already has some maturity to it. Ten months maturation in French oak with the grapes from
This Reserve is several years older than its sibling but no less impressive. Deep, dark maroon hue. Spices, redcurrants, cassis, licorice, blackcurrants, beefstock, tobacco leaves
Another very fine Margaret River Cabernet, which for me, pips the earlier vintage. Cherry-red in colour with a mix of spices and dried herbs, red
We step up even more here. This is a bit exciting and a wonderful example of a fine Margaret River Cabernet which was matured for
Margaret River Cabernet is one of this country’s great wine styles and, over recent years, we have seen a number of producers put out a
A wonderful and equally impressive follow-up to the superb 2020. Deep garnet hue here, the aromas include raspberries, cherries, florals, a hint of citrus and
The team see this wine as more akin to the best of the Northern Rhône, rather than a typical bold Aussie Shiraz. The grapes are
Inky purple here, with notes of blackberries, plums, chocolate, coffee grinds, soy and bay leaves. There is a hint of vanilla, from impeccable oak integration
The team use a mix of equal quantities whole bunch and destemmed berries. There follows ten months maturation in French oak puncheons (30% new), on
The team like to describe their Chardonnay as the equivalent of an artist’s palette, thanks to an array of different clones, including the famous Gingin.
One of those Chardonnays you just know is going to look even better down the track. If patience is not your thing, lots to love
I thought that the previous vintage of this wine was one of the best Savvys in the line-ups from earlier this year. This release is
The traditional Rhône blend done Barossa style, with the fruit spending some time maturing in large format French oak and Grenache the dominant variety. A
One always tries to taste without any idea of the price (not always as easy as you might think). So, when I later found out
This 25th anniversary release comes from such an exciting Clare Valley vintage that offer stunning value – stock the cellar! Pale lemon hue. Lovely citrus
A thoroughly beautiful, generous and richly concentrated Shiraz showing how this variety can express itself with elegance and refinement in good years like this. Loads
When it’s good, Coonawarra Cabernet is hard to beat. Typically, stylish and elegant wine displaying that perfect fruit, oak and tannin integration to create a
A classy and super expressive Shiraz from Coonawarra. Bright and vibrant red fruit emerges on the nose. There’s bounce and punch here in a superbly
The cooler climes of Coonawarra suit this variety in good years. This one has turned out rather well. It’s medium bodied with bright red fruit
The three vineyards used for this thoroughly enjoyable Shiraz hail from Auburn (two) with the final component from the legendary Armagh sub-region. Maturation was in
The fruit for this classic Clare Shiraz hails from the estate’s block in the Armagh sub-region. Maturation was in French oak, 50% new. Deep, dark
Another very fine example of Clare Valley Mataro. Purple/maroon in colour, the nose gives us spices, bay leaves, dry herbs, blackcurrants, plums, coffee grinds and
The Bass Hill Vineyard provides the fruit for many of the team’s top wines, both those which are straight varietals and those which are blends.
A plump, plush red that reflects a very dry, low yielding vintage in the Clare Valley. Big tastes live here. Charcuterie, baked earth, black fruits,
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