Lights Valley Colonel Shiraz 2017
This wine spent a year maturing in a mix of French and American barrels and hogsheads, after fifteen days on skins, before blending and spending
This wine spent a year maturing in a mix of French and American barrels and hogsheads, after fifteen days on skins, before blending and spending
Almost a decade of development for this superb Coonawarra Cabernet, beloved of American critics (and quite a few local ones, as well). This is harvested
Ten days on skins here, with time in small French oak barrels, this was harvested from the Henry Albert vineyard in Coonawarra. The colour is
A gorgeous decadence here and very much the wine for lovers of bold, forceful, blockbuster styles, chockful of generous fruit and richness. Those whose preferences
Lovers of big, bold, generous Barossa Shiraz will be right at home here, although deep pockets may be required. There is a real lusciousness to
A cascade of yellow grapefruit juice, juiced green apples and lime sorbet. Elderflower and Acacia blossoms. A hint of green coconut and lemongrass. It’s full
Solidified in a core of black fruit, Hawthorn, lingonberry and black cherry. Mirabelle plum skin, crushed granite and volcanic rock. It’s an almost black river
A sultry aroma of blackberry, Bing cherries and kombu seaweed. Crushed juniper, clove and allspice meet sandalwood, brown mushroom and pine cones. It’s full of
This is the team’s prestige Chardonnay. Being Margaret River, that means much is expected. And much delivered. Their best fruit is whole bunch pressed to
The grapes here come from ancient, and yes twisted, vines, originally planted in 1865. The wine makes a compelling argument for the joy that only
Sourced from some of the oldest vines in the Barossa, planted in 1865. A gentle winemaking approach, including basket pressing and hand plunging, has contributed
Margaret River Chardonnay continues to show the world just what a star it is. This is the flagship release from the winery, with just 742
From a trio of vineyards around Victoria – 40% from the Pyrenees, 36% from Henty and 24% Bendigo – the wine sees a year and
A very mineral release, more so than the 2018 that I reviewed last year. Sea spray, citrus salt, crushed rock, and lemon water make for
A pithy and bright aromatic opening, especially when compared to that of the Muntà l’è Ruma. This is more reticent and begging for air. Lemon
Lemon oil, preserved lemon, and sea salt aromas sit in quiet restraint and poise showing class from the get go. Air and temperature unlock a
A few whole berries included in the ferment here, which is in open vats with heading-down boards for three weeks, then fifteen months in older
This is a seriously good Coonawarra Cabernet, young, perhaps, but with enormous promise. The wine is deep red in colour and bright with fresh fruit
Another superb McLaren Vale Shiraz from the Mitolo team, the name here refers to a mythical dragon which, as does the wine, offers “power, polish
One of the heavy bottle brigades – expect these to go the way of the dinosaurs as we move to a more sustainable future. In
An absolutely cracking McLaren Vale Cab. Who says warm regions can’t do Cabernet? Sure, it might not be a Bordeaux replica, but it is delicious
Margaret River Cabernet at the top of its game. It has some help, just a smidge, from Malbec (3.8%) and Cabernet Franc (1.9%) but the
Made from the best barrels from the finest parcels of Shiraz. Heady aromas of tonka bean, blackberry bush, boysenberries and Hawthorn. A snip of lavender,
Comes off some pretty old, ungrafted Barossa vines. It’s a most elegant and refined wine that shows another side to the Barossa. Largely traditional winemaking
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