Harewood Estate Flux III Chardonnay 2023
Chardonnay from the Denmark region in Western Australia is finally emerging from the enormous shadow cast by Margaret River. If you want evidence, this is
Chardonnay from the Denmark region in Western Australia is finally emerging from the enormous shadow cast by Margaret River. If you want evidence, this is
A fine Pinot Noir from the Denmark region of Western Australia and well packaged, love the label. The colour here is a crimson/garnet with a
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
The great Aussie blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, from the Barossa Valley, enhanced as it hails from an excellent vintage. Deep garnet/red, there is
From the estate vineyard in the highly regarded Marananga sub-region of the Barossa, fermentation is in open top fermenters with heading down boards, the aim
Sweet black berries rise from the glass followed by red fruits, aniseed and a whisper of woodsy oak before a rush of Aussie bush scents
Black Label is often referred to as a classic Aussie Cabernet. In part, that has to do with longevity – the 2022 release marks its
A rainy day in Coonawarra with the concentrated scent of the Australian bush heavy in the air. That’s the aroma that greets the drinker –
There’s attention to detail aplenty here. The wild, savoury notes and dusty leather and earth all joined to a core of dark red fruits and
One of the picks of the 2021 vintage releases, Messenger comes from The Messenger vineyard located at the southern end of Coonawarra’s famous terra rossa
If the test of a good wine is whether you keep the bottle to drink after tasting and writing a review, then, I passed the
By any measure – aroma, flavour, structure, length and complexity – this is a stunning Riesling. And that vibrant, pulsing acidity offers a winemaking Masterclass
Sourced from a number of growers across the Barossa Valley, the colour offers a deep purple hue. Notes of cassis, beef stock, spices, blueberries and
A wine that excels in better years and in this case it has really delivered the goods. An exceptional wine displaying richness and depth on
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
As soon as you put your nose close to this wonderful single vineyard Cabernet you know you are in the heady zone of Coonawarra. The
I’m always buoyed when I see this classically Australian combination used in the best red wines. Interestingly in this year, both the Shiraz and Cabernet
This is the 67th vintage of this famous Australian wine first made in 1954, sourced from the best fruit of the Terra Rosa strip through
Martinborough might be best known for its superb Pinots, but there are many excellent Chardonnays found here as well. Recent years have also seen some
Terrific vintage in the Martinborough region has given us this cracking young and fresh Chardonnay. Deep lemon colour here, this is a wine of refinement
Martinborough is one of New Zealand’s great Pinot Noir regions and Palliser has been making superb examples for many years. This is still a very
An appealing maroon colour, the nose is full of spices, redcurrants, plums and bacon fat. Again, a savoury style of Pinot. There is good concentration
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
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