Giacomo Bovero Firangiuli Croatina Alto Piemonte 2020
100% Croatina. Deep ruby colour. Boysenberry, dark plum, blueberry, black tea, menthol spice, and lick of graphite cutting through. Nice vibrant medium bodied palate with
100% Croatina. Deep ruby colour. Boysenberry, dark plum, blueberry, black tea, menthol spice, and lick of graphite cutting through. Nice vibrant medium bodied palate with
A masterclass in poise and complexity. Sous bois, balsamic, dried red rose, dried cherry, subtle tar, smoked meat, black tea. Beautiful balance and restraint, with
This is a case of the old Clare Valley hand – Riesling – rubbing shoulders with an exciting newcomer – Grüner Veltliner. It’s a 50-50
Say adieu to GSM and ciao to GSN. The inclusion of the über-friendly Italian, Nero d’Avola, into a traditional red blend incorporating Grenache and Shiraz
Bright, tangy aromas of freshly cut, crisp heirloom apple, a spritz of lemon zest, and a hint of white peach. 100% Chardonnay, with a proportion
Finding a wine to match a tasty dish is always fun to pursue. Duck red curry is on the menu and this enticing Cabernet Franc
Strikingly brilliant and delicate in appearance. In the glass it is elegant, displaying plum, black cherry, black tea, and cocoa powder characteristics. It has an
Adorable from the get-go. It opens with an expressive bouquet of Granny Smith apple, lemon curd and citrus blossoms. Dense and flavoursome, this sparkling is
If their Cabernet Franc represents good value, this is a staggering buy. The wine spent time in a mix of new and three-year-old French hogsheads.
Lonicera is the genus name for honeysuckle (and who among us did not know that), and Coonawarra is the local indigenous name for honeysuckle. The
In Coonawarra, Shiraz lives in the permanent shadow of Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a fact of life for the grape. Thank goodness for producers such as
The vintage was down fifty per cent on yield, but it certainly makes up for quantity with quality. Whole bunch, light solids in 100% barrel
Whole berry, cold four-day cold soak, open pot fermentation, hand-plunged, 40% new French oak. Pale and inspiring in colour, the nose is a brambly mix
This field blend from the Mt Benson region includes Cabernet Sauvignon, playing the leading role, along with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The aromas weave through
Great to see a premium Marg River Cab which already has some maturity to it. Ten months maturation in French oak with the grapes from
This Reserve is several years older than its sibling but no less impressive. Deep, dark maroon hue. Spices, redcurrants, cassis, licorice, blackcurrants, beefstock, tobacco leaves
Another very fine Margaret River Cabernet, which for me, pips the earlier vintage. Cherry-red in colour with a mix of spices and dried herbs, red
We step up even more here. This is a bit exciting and a wonderful example of a fine Margaret River Cabernet which was matured for
Margaret River Cabernet is one of this country’s great wine styles and, over recent years, we have seen a number of producers put out a
A wonderful and equally impressive follow-up to the superb 2020. Deep garnet hue here, the aromas include raspberries, cherries, florals, a hint of citrus and
The team see this wine as more akin to the best of the Northern Rhône, rather than a typical bold Aussie Shiraz. The grapes are
Inky purple here, with notes of blackberries, plums, chocolate, coffee grinds, soy and bay leaves. There is a hint of vanilla, from impeccable oak integration
The team use a mix of equal quantities whole bunch and destemmed berries. There follows ten months maturation in French oak puncheons (30% new), on
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.
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