Cape Landing Reserve Chardonnay 2022
The team like to describe their Chardonnay as the equivalent of an artist’s palette, thanks to an array of different clones, including the famous Gingin.
The team like to describe their Chardonnay as the equivalent of an artist’s palette, thanks to an array of different clones, including the famous Gingin.
One of those Chardonnays you just know is going to look even better down the track. If patience is not your thing, lots to love
I thought that the previous vintage of this wine was one of the best Savvys in the line-ups from earlier this year. This release is
While Pinot Gris may take centre stage here, it is joined by both Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine enjoys a percentage of barrel fermentation
The traditional Rhône blend done Barossa style, with the fruit spending some time maturing in large format French oak and Grenache the dominant variety. A
From the vines in their single site Eden Valley vineyard which were planted back in 1961 (the oldest remaining vines in the block), the wine
The fruit for this excellent value Margaret River Cabernet is mostly sourced from around the Wilyabrup sub-region. Deep maroon hue. Dry herbs, florals, cherries, chocolate,
Pewsey Vale does nothing but Riesling and they do it extremely well. No surprise with a winemaker like Louisa Rose in charge. This is from
One always tries to taste without any idea of the price (not always as easy as you might think). So, when I later found out
This 25th anniversary release comes from such an exciting Clare Valley vintage that offer stunning value – stock the cellar! Pale lemon hue. Lovely citrus
Magarey Lane has a focus on single vineyard wines from the Limestone Coast and Coonawarra, the latter is the source of the fruit for this
A marvelous example of Coonawarra Shiraz. It’s powerful, yet so beautifully refined. Deeply concentrated spicy dark fruit characters burst from the glass. It’s a plush
A thoroughly beautiful, generous and richly concentrated Shiraz showing how this variety can express itself with elegance and refinement in good years like this. Loads
The Glenroy vineyard is in northern Coonawarra on the famed Terra Rossa soil of the region. Even at 9 years of age this wine pours
This is a cracking wine sourced from the Barossa. The concentration and power of the fruit has meant a decent hit of oak has been
When it’s good, Coonawarra Cabernet is hard to beat. Typically, stylish and elegant wine displaying that perfect fruit, oak and tannin integration to create a
A classy and super expressive Shiraz from Coonawarra. Bright and vibrant red fruit emerges on the nose. There’s bounce and punch here in a superbly
The cooler climes of Coonawarra suit this variety in good years. This one has turned out rather well. It’s medium bodied with bright red fruit
A generously proportioned yet stylish Shiraz from the Limestone Coast. Although it’s a mix of French and American oak, it’s the American oak which tends
Smooth and elegant Limestone Coast Cabernet. A burst of red berry and subtle blackcurrant emerges from the nose immediately. Then into the palate the sumptuous
Merlot is not a common choice for Rosé, but there seems no reason it shouldn’t be. Certainly works here with this Clare Valley gem. A
For me, this more recent vintage is a step up in the Rosé stakes, but personal preference will decide. Both this and the ’21 are
The three vineyards used for this thoroughly enjoyable Shiraz hail from Auburn (two) with the final component from the legendary Armagh sub-region. Maturation was in
It is always an intriguing argument. Does the Clare Valley do better Cabernet or Shiraz? Needless to say, opinions vary considerably on this. Personally, both
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