Aces & Arrows Vermentino Riverland 2022
Vermentino from the Riverland would seem to be unlikely to be many winemakers’ first choice for such a project, but it was for Allira. Fermentation
Vermentino from the Riverland would seem to be unlikely to be many winemakers’ first choice for such a project, but it was for Allira. Fermentation
Finally, Mick got Barossa Grenache. His fascination with the variety started in Spain, but here, he has some wonderful old vine vineyards, four of them,
This is part of what overlords, Pernod Ricard, see as a ‘Passion Project’, and one, I imagine, that the winemakers would love. The idea is
This is an exquisitely presented Merlot from the Upper Goulburn. The aromas are immediately of chocolate, plum and blackcurrant with some subtle cedary touches. Rich
The brightness and juicy energy of this Barossa vintage has been beautifully captured in this pure and expressive Cabernet. Blackcurrant, swirling chocolate and juicy plum
This is classy drinking for a wine at this price. Florals and dried herbs overlay deeper plummy dominant fruit notes. The medium bodied palate gathers
A killer wine at a killer price that is immediately approachable and ready to hit the glass. Grenache takes the lead role pumping out plenty
That light blush colour is a welcome sign. Clearly not clarified to within an inch of its life, Skilly Valley Pinot Gris is living fresh
A wine for the Pisces in your life? As a Libran, I have to say that it very much appealed to me, too. Fine in
The vineyard here is situated at 530 metres above sea level, and is one of the cooler vineyards located in mainland Australia. The wine experiences
From the cooler and high altitude region of Tumbarumba in NSW, which has proved so suitable for quality Chardonnay. The wine spent several months on
From volcanic soils near Mount Gambier, the colour here is pale lemon. The immediate impression is of good intensity with notes of citrus, florals, hints
A very composed nose to begin with, then with a bit of air aromas of nectarines, cranberries, Rainier cherries, and red apple skin. The creamy
A pleasantly aromatic nose with the usual suspect, passionfruit, showing off. However, it does not have overtly green, pungent aromas; this wine is instead on
A dark, impenetrable wine still dominated by the oak and its “green” age. The palate is smoky, almost like stepping in a cigar room. Its
Derek, one half of the current custodians, had a love for dance party and techno music (I am assuming the latter is not an oxymoron)
Now we get to the unfortunately named Denim Mataro. A maroon garnet colour, there are quite powerful aromatics on display here, bold and a little
The fruit comes from two vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley, both with good altitude. Fiano has been one of the most exciting
The Paisley name comes from the Scottish town of Paisley, and yes, the town is synonymous with the fashion design. It was this town from
Just 1,800 cases of this fresh and youthful Barossa Cabernet. Again, time on skins followed by maturation in a mix of new and older American
25,000 cases of cracking value Barossa Shiraz here, from a superb vintage. The wine spends time on skins before ageing in a mix of new
Winemaker, Matt Burton, describes the philosophy behind the Indomitus range as ‘thoughtful experimentation’. Personally, I think he just wanted a wine named after a Jurassic
Pale straw in colour and powerful aromatics here with ginger, melon, lemongrass, figs, some appealing oak integration and stonefruit notes. There is good chalky backing
Barossa Shiraz, fermented on skins for ten days before 22 months’ maturation in a mix of new and older American oak hogsheads. This is terrific
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