Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Prêt-à-Rouge 2024
- 92
- $35
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A blend of Syrah, Pinot Noir and Sangiovese from Wooragee, Black Springs and Stanley in Beechworth. Familiar pine and forest notes feature here — characters that appear regularly in the VS&B reds. Forest floor and subtle field mushroom make way for dark cherry, clove and a dusting of nutmeg. Delicate but lovely. The palate is medium-bodied, lifted and supple while maintaining a level of juiciness: forest berries, tangy cherry, woody spice, forest floor. A good frame of grainy tannins carries to solid length. There’s a seriousness to this wine that belies its price point, but it’s also eminently approachable. As with previous releases, it’s exceptional value for money.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
