Riposte Wines En Garde Pinot Noir 2023
Forest and bush, broken slate: this is no simplistic introduction to the nasals here. A deep breath of these is well advised before crimson cherry
Forest and bush, broken slate: this is no simplistic introduction to the nasals here. A deep breath of these is well advised before crimson cherry
Oh yes, we do like this little guy. It’s a first release from Wirra Wirra and has the immediate influence of new winemaker Emma Wood.
This is one of the best and certainly most complex examples of this always pleasing offering from Wirra. It was handpicked and all wild fermented
Comes from some pretty old vineyards, one planted in 1920 and the other in 1960. Old vines really do seem to suit Grenache. Follows a
An exquisitely poised and balanced 50/50 blend of these great partners in wine. This is a result of blending the best barrels of Cabernet and
With fruit sourced from three discrete blocks, each fermented separately with different yeasts, we are seeing more evidence of what a fine vintage 2023 is
From the Adelaide Hills, this fresh style of Pinot Gris has seen no oak. The colour is a very patriotic green/gold. The nose offers spices,
Grenache has so many guises, from delicious Rosés like this, to fresh and light quaffers, more serious reds and even rich old fortifieds. Hard not
From a Clare Valley vineyard which was originally planted in 1920, the wine receives maturation in older French hogsheads and puncheons for a year. A
The fruit for this Clare Shiraz is sourced from six discrete blocks, including one originally planted back in 1910. The fruit goes into open fermenters,
A friend of mine recently declared, ‘how can you not love Barbera? It would be like not loving puppies’. I’ll confess I was a bit
Floral citrus notes on the nose herald this as Riesling from the Clare Valley. Has a slightly minerally palate character to complement the citrussy tang
A fragrant light bodied dry Grenache showing the virtues of Grenache for this style. It’s dry with a slightly savoury limestone chalkiness that cuts into
This is just such a beautifully fragrant and deliciously appealing young Shiraz from what was a pretty good year in the Clare Valley. Shows the
This is a variety that often as not doesn’t work that well in Australia, finishing too thin and hard. Yet here is something that does
One of three single varietal Cabernet iterations in the Heartland portfolio, this tells us a fair bit about the grape as it gathers ripeness on
Crafted from the region’s most noted red variety, aromas of crimson and purple berries rather than darker, blacker, denser fruit offer a vibrant start that’s
Heartland’s flagship Cabernet brings together elite fruit with sophisticated concentration, sweet-smelling crushed herbals and a tempered soaking of 75% new French oak with its distinctive
From the very first impression, this is much more than a tempting value statement. It’s a delicious, sweet-fruited Shiraz with dark spice elements all working
Top of the pile Shiraz expression where subtle volatiles rise out of a dark fruit and fine oak matrix lying deep in the glass. As
This knock out Cabernet Sauvignon is bursting with black fruit aromas – blackcurrant, blackberry and vibrant black cherry with a subtle menthol kick and some
Captures so much of that beautiful balance and flavoursome medium bodied fruit of Langhorne Creek. The area benefits from cooling winds, contributing to wines that
Let’s start here with a moment to praise the 2021 vintage, which has given this wine an auspicious head start. There’s an enticing depth to
A vintage that proved quite well-suited to a more elegant and refined style of Shiraz, captured beautifully in this excellent wine. The aroma is captivating
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