Bekkers Grenache 2022
Morello cherries, wild hibiscus and fresh raspberries. Two tone mulberries, boysenberry ice cream and lilac. Black sesame, fresh bay leaf and thyme. Native pepperberry spice
Morello cherries, wild hibiscus and fresh raspberries. Two tone mulberries, boysenberry ice cream and lilac. Black sesame, fresh bay leaf and thyme. Native pepperberry spice
Struck river stones, pomelo flesh, white nectarine and crab apple blossom. Sandstone, white lily and lemon curd. Marigold and shortbread. Fruit is looking youthful and
A blend of 64% Mataro and 33% Grenache starts with intriguing iron and blood characters, followed by dark cocoa, blue plums, black cherries, and poached
A lick of dried lavender and rosemary signals a little whole-bunch work that is well integrated into the core of the wine at this point.
A bold, forceful presence in the glass that subtly changes, ever so slightly, over time. By day two it was probably in finer form than
This is a powerhouse Shiraz carrying the distinctive regional stamp of the Barossa but not losing its essential varietal integrity. Dark fruits mingle with a
Alte Reben means ‘old vines’ in German, fitting for this impressive Barossa Shiraz as the grapes here come from the team’s old vineyard in Marananga,
Three old vineyards on the estate provide the mother lode for this super Shiraz. So dense and concentrated yet with a velvety subtlety. Aromas of
Comes from an exceptional season in Coonawarra, a meticulous approach has been taken here with handpicking and selective harvesting on low-yielding vineyards before individual barrels
From some of the older plantings in the Porongurup Ranges in the Great Southern, it is free run juice only with the slow and cool
Tunney is a town some forty kilometres northeast of Frankland River, a single vineyard there provided these grapes. The region enjoys the warmest days of
A fresh and flavoursome Adelaide Hills Savvy that is quite delicious drinking now. The colour is a gleaming pale yellow, with aromas of passionfruit, cut
A really pleasing and good value Rosé from the Fleurieu Peninsula, this is a lovely pale salmon pink in colour. Notes of florals, red fruits
The Estate Pinot is usually sourced from a trio of famous blocks, the Meres, Haven and Ferrous. Fermentation is in a combination of large format
The 2021 vintage of this wine was a cracker, but I think that this latest incarnation is even better, a superb Chardonnay. The fruit for
Michael serves to remind us that while Coonawarra Cabernet might rule in the marketplace, the region is also mighty good when it comes to Shiraz.
Gotta love a wine that unfolds slowly over time, what you first sniff and taste is subtly different to what you sniff and taste an
By any measure – aroma, flavour, structure, length and complexity – this is a stunning Riesling. And that vibrant, pulsing acidity offers a winemaking Masterclass
Vineyards on this long straight road through Coonawarra have consistently turned out a distinctive fresh and vibrant style. This is one of the best I
A wine that is only made in the better vintages although it has made more regular appearances in recent years, thanks to the combination of
One of the best vintages in Coonawarra for many years. Little wonder this release of the John Riddoch is one of the best since the
This is a very classy Shiraz that comes from a single site in the Clare Valley. The nose is immediately engaging, a mix of spices
This wine is made only in the best years when everything clicks into place and this was one of those seasons. It’s a limited release
One of the very best Isolation Ridge Rieslings produced, it’s from an exceptional vintage showing the pristine purity and minerally tension of great Rieslings. The
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