Parker Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 2022
My pick of the 2022 Parker Estate Terra Rossa trio. That lovely, velvety lush mouthfeel and gorgeous florals are exactly what we want, need and
My pick of the 2022 Parker Estate Terra Rossa trio. That lovely, velvety lush mouthfeel and gorgeous florals are exactly what we want, need and
A blend of Grenache and Cabernet from the Fleurieu, bursting with a fresh strawberries and cream aroma that is complimented by a slightly spicy leafy
Draws its name from the famous Australian commando unit in World War II. A marvellous expression of McLaren Vale, combining the meaty mid palate opulence
A wine that captures so much of that Mount Barker Riesling character. The aromas are spicy, which is a trait of this region, with a
Beautifully pristine Riesling with a delightful fresh purity. It’s all free run juice which shows on the palate with its bright fresh fruit characters of
This is a classy Chardonnay sourced from Mount Barker. The striking feature is its steely minerality that threads through an intense and crunchy palate. Very
This is such a good Chardonnay, especially when you consider it sells for $40. A complex bouquet of spicy nectarine and mealy citrus. The palate
A delightful fleshy and plush Shiraz. Bright and brilliant red fruit luminosity with faint crimson hues. The nose shows a lovely mix of cherry and
Beautiful, perfumed aromas greet from the start, cherry and dark plum with a spicy raspberry nuance. The palate is medium bodied and elegantly presented with
A fragrant and quite delicate Grampians Riesling, the aromas have a mix of citrus and spice. The palate is fine and delicate with a zesty
The season was just about perfect for this style. It’s from Sangiovese, which always works so well for rosé. Greets with a mix of raspberry
You’re getting a decent bang for your buck with this excellent value red wine. Red fruits with a subtle spicy aromatic which probably stems from
This was a great wine to have a bit of patience with, as it developed beautifully over two nights. The nose is dark and rich,
The almost unknown Sauvignon Gris is a mutation of the much more famous Sauvignon Blanc. This is only the second one I’ve ever tried –
Like the sparkling, this still Roussanne shows appealing varietal character – I love the waxiness that often comes with the grape – but as it’s
Roussanne is still quite an uncommon sight as a sparkling, but its typical characters make it a good choice for bubbles. There’s waxiness, citrus, white
Consistently one of the best Rieslings from the Clare Valley, this comes from a low-yielding block in the Watervale subregion. It displays those crisp lemon
Chances are many would have tasted the wonderful Rieslings previously sourced by a number of makers off the wonderful, old vine Garden Gully Vineyard at
Fresh from the Kilnhouse Vineyard in the Alpine Valleys and full of driving, crunchy acidity and a palate saline and briskly alert. Vermentino brings a
Nouveau in name, nouveau in style. This is the innate joy of this Grenache so twist the cap open as soon as a bottle lands
A rollicking flavour sensation from the three Italian amici : Nero d’Avola, Aglianico and Nero di Troia, born and raised in leading vineyards in the
Oh my, how I loved this wine. In fact, I gave it the same score as the previous vintage as it’s one of B&G’s best
Rapunzel let down her hair and if you’re drinking this wine then it’s a good reason to let yours down too, either literally or preferably
With its propensity for making huge, alcohol-driven wines, Grenache is actually a great contender for carbonic maceration (which I wrote about here for Winepilot a
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