Gomersal Wines Reserve Shiraz 2020
Barossa Shiraz, fermented on skins for ten days before 22 months’ maturation in a mix of new and older American oak hogsheads. This is terrific
Barossa Shiraz, fermented on skins for ten days before 22 months’ maturation in a mix of new and older American oak hogsheads. This is terrific
This wine is sourced from a combination of two vineyards in the Moppa district in the Barossa Valley. A small percentage of whole bunches, but
This is a museum release and while it does exhibit some development, it certainly has a long way to go. The team describe the 2018
2023 was a very fine vintage for this region, later than usual. Free run juice only, with a cool fermentation, the wine is a pale
A barrel selection from the team’s oldest blocks of Shiraz, from their sites in the Barossa, this wine is only released when they believe the
100% Sangiovese here from the family’s oldest vineyard, this was first made back in 1995. The vineyard sits at an altitude of 350 metres with
A fine Barolo from one of the region’s most exciting districts that receives a lengthy maceration in a variety of casks. The family see it
The odd name hails from the fact that winemaker Lloyd Broom’s father thought they were taking the Mickie when Lloyd suggested hand pruning their four
Cherry ripe, blueberry, faint rhubarb, and a liquorice root earthiness meld with baking spices – cinnamon and nutmeg. Quite attractive and varietal out of the
Lovely hazy salmon-orange colour, this is a smoky and savoury release and I’m here for it. Grilled tangerine, pear, rosehip, ginger spice, something meaty like
A reserved nose gently reveals green apple, nashi pear, lemon, and rosewater. Lemon thyme pops out with air adding a lovely savoury lift and a
A fresh and vibrant blend of fruit from the upper King Valley; 45% Pinot Gris, 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Riesling, 8% Sylvaner. Passionfruit, lemon, lemongrass,
Perfectly ripe apricot aromas waft from the glass on first pour. A swirl unlocks aromas of peach skin, orange blossom, orange cake, lime skin, and
Open aromas of lemon, lemon blossom, bath salts, and talc kick off a wine of immediate freshness and purity. A lovely mineral underlay thereafter. It’s
Okay, so this is Barossa, but it is not a big, opulent, excessively tannic wine. It delivers with a degree of poise and control. Aromas
A Tempranillo that takes its lead from its varietal homeland, investing in savouriness and a tannin-taut approach which immediately makes it a wine to be
A complex and evolving wine with some secondary notes such as leather, tobacco and tea leavessitting comfortably alongside the forest floor fruits, earthy richness and
Beautiful, perfumed aromatics showing liquorice, sweet damp earth and violets. The mouthfeel issilky and long with savoury tannins and vibrant acidity. Integrated oak offers another
Bright green-gold hues introduce an immediately engaging and open young Chardonnay. Captures the Adelaide Hills archetypal Chardonnay beautifully in delicious citrus and stone fruits –
If Tiers 1.5m Chardonnay hails from the “new” block of French Bernard clones planted in 2003, fruit for this Tiers Chardonnay is off the “old”
The Adelaide Hills 2023 vintage was the coolest of the four consecutive cool vintages since 2020. To quote winemaker, Brian Croser, the ’23 Chardonnays are
An impressive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of blackcurrant and dark chocolate emerge on the nose with a faint minerally oyster shell lift. The palate is
Sits firmly in the Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay zone. Taut and linear – as befits a cool year in what is already a cool, maritime climate
Pinot Gris takes a walk on the gently savoury side and, in doing so, reveals yet again its versatility as a grape. The scent is
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