Here's another interesting little number that funnily enough has surprised me a little.
This opens up on the nose with some mealy notes, citrus and nectarine, distinctly Chablis esc in it's delivery. Palate mirrors that nose's angle, a little tight but delivers minerality and freshness driven by subtle stone fruit and citrus. Not a big powerful wine by any means but a very clean and modern style that delivers much more than I had expected.
In short a very subtle Chardonnay in a very modern style that most people would really enjoy over a seafood buffet for lunch.
Halliday served this up as a 92pt wine of which I don't disagree in it's pedigree, but I'd say ignoring the price point as a driver for the score I'd say 90pts would be appropriate, of course still labelling this as a very good wine.
Value for money as a separate discussion this is an absolute cracker! $16 bucks in the majors and generally sub $20 how can you go wrong really, it get's the wine another couple of points in my book and significantly helps toward the buying decision.
Summary, for me I won't be rushing out and buying this by the six pack but if I'm looking to top up my basket or find it on a list at a basic restaurant I wouldn't shy away. There are much better Chardy's out there just not for this price point and for this price point I can't say I've had a better Chardy. Happy drinking.
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Mitchell Harris Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Club Mofo wine again... I'll have to get down to the bottle shop soon and try something different.
Raspberries, spice and leather on the nose which is quite lifted and pretty. Palate backs it up with rich raspberry, chocolate and coconut oak. Nice silky mouthfeel with gentle tannin and a good medium weight. The youthful acidity and fruit make it easy drinking but this could easily support the Lamb fillet I'm going to be having for dinner tonight.
Again really great easy going Cabernet. Young with tonnes of fruit so really easy drinking (truth be told far to easy drinking). Worthy of serving to your friends at dinner to show them you like cool little wineries.
Now the big man gives them 5 stars and this little Cab a happy 93pts which on this rare occasion I am going to agree with.
Value for money is a given. $25 for a boutique producer's Cabernet is a steal. I'd imagine you'll find it around some local Melbourne independents for around the $18.99 mark and I'd be more than happy to part with a $20 for my next fix.
Summary.... I've made an investment in a case and so should you! Enjoy guys and happy drinking.
Raspberries, spice and leather on the nose which is quite lifted and pretty. Palate backs it up with rich raspberry, chocolate and coconut oak. Nice silky mouthfeel with gentle tannin and a good medium weight. The youthful acidity and fruit make it easy drinking but this could easily support the Lamb fillet I'm going to be having for dinner tonight.
Again really great easy going Cabernet. Young with tonnes of fruit so really easy drinking (truth be told far to easy drinking). Worthy of serving to your friends at dinner to show them you like cool little wineries.
Now the big man gives them 5 stars and this little Cab a happy 93pts which on this rare occasion I am going to agree with.
Value for money is a given. $25 for a boutique producer's Cabernet is a steal. I'd imagine you'll find it around some local Melbourne independents for around the $18.99 mark and I'd be more than happy to part with a $20 for my next fix.
Summary.... I've made an investment in a case and so should you! Enjoy guys and happy drinking.
Evans and Tate Metricup Rd Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Ahh Club Mofo, how glad I am to be a member as I filter through my cases!Cassis, tomato and tobacco leaf leap out of the glass, supported by dense dark fruit. Palate is well structured, good fruit, nice medium weight with a mid length finish and youthful acidity.
Good everyday Margaret River Cabernet I say! Quite easy drinking but could use some decent protein to cut through the tannin.
Jimmy boy wasn't that happy slapping it with 90pts. Couple of Golds as well so a well liked wine overall. Me 92, could do with a bit more fruit and weight.
Value for money, absolutely!! $18 in Dans and $25 at cellar door you can't go wrong.
This was a nice wine with dinner and I'll get some more given the chance... (Hint hint boys @ vinomofo.com)
Leasingham Jam Shed Riesling 2009
Ok so by now we all know I am a fan of the Qwoff boy's ventures in Vinomofo and as a loyal supporter I have decided to join their 'Club Mofo' which I must say so far has been the best wine club I've been part of. Here's a few little numbers from my welcome case starting with this lovely little rizza.
Amazingly lifted, packed full of fruits and summer florals, the wonderful kero aged character starting to poke it's head through. This little baby is at a wonderful stage of it's development! The palate is showing a great balance between zippy acidity and residual sugars making it super approachable even to those out there who don't appreciate the aged characters in Riesling.
Simply put this is a great Riesling for drinkers of all styles, if you're only just entering the world of aged riesling then the aged characters are there enough to keep you interested, if you like them a little sweeter this has a touch of sweetness that balances out the acidity for those who like em a little zippy. Good fruit and easy drinking this should keep most content.
The ratings on this wine were all done as a young wine but it received a dismal 90pts from James Halliday. I'm going to go out on a limb and throw 92pts at I really enjoyed the wine and think it has aged well.
Value for money... sub $20 for this little number you can't go well wrong really. I'm sure on Vinomofo it'll pop up as a great deal but there will be a few floating around independant bottle shops around $15 I would have thought and I'd be more than happy with that.
In summary give this one a shot kids, I'm sure you'll love it!
Amazingly lifted, packed full of fruits and summer florals, the wonderful kero aged character starting to poke it's head through. This little baby is at a wonderful stage of it's development! The palate is showing a great balance between zippy acidity and residual sugars making it super approachable even to those out there who don't appreciate the aged characters in Riesling.
Simply put this is a great Riesling for drinkers of all styles, if you're only just entering the world of aged riesling then the aged characters are there enough to keep you interested, if you like them a little sweeter this has a touch of sweetness that balances out the acidity for those who like em a little zippy. Good fruit and easy drinking this should keep most content.
The ratings on this wine were all done as a young wine but it received a dismal 90pts from James Halliday. I'm going to go out on a limb and throw 92pts at I really enjoyed the wine and think it has aged well.
Value for money... sub $20 for this little number you can't go well wrong really. I'm sure on Vinomofo it'll pop up as a great deal but there will be a few floating around independant bottle shops around $15 I would have thought and I'd be more than happy with that.
In summary give this one a shot kids, I'm sure you'll love it!
Seppelt Fleur de Lys Vintage 2008
Well another bubbles.... what's going on you say, well I've been exposed more recently to a lot more bubbly goodness so I'm about to declare it a sparkling summer!!
This has lovely creamy yeasty nose with citrus notes indicating its fresh nature. Palate has nice fine textured mousse, good white peach and citrus, nice focussed acid and crisp clean finish. Finishes shortish but overall great little aperitif style.
Simply a good little bubbles. Quite traditional style not overly fruity and quite dry so if your a sweet fruit bomb sipper then maybe give it a shot to convert you from the dark side.
Critics gave it an ok wrap with Lord Halliday at 89pts and not taking the cost into account I don't disagree. I think its a good little bubbles for the price and 91pts having to put a number on it.
Value for money is where this wine is an absolute winner!! Bottle fermented vintage sparkling you can pick up for under twenty bucks...! Definitely gets my vote! I picked this up at $14 on special at First Choice Liquor, this means bubbles fans that good ol' Dan's is off the mark retailing it at a touch over $16 currently. Seppelt says it should be $23.99 and if I'd payed that I'd be ok with it. If you're getting it sub $18 your in good shape.
Summary, if you're in a chain store and need to top up your 6 pack to get everything a little cheaper, slipping a couple of these in would be a grand plan! In fact if you chucked a couple of these, a couple Moet Grand Vintage 2004's and a Cliquot or two in then just swing round to mine for a Sunday session! Ciao and happy sipping!
This has lovely creamy yeasty nose with citrus notes indicating its fresh nature. Palate has nice fine textured mousse, good white peach and citrus, nice focussed acid and crisp clean finish. Finishes shortish but overall great little aperitif style.
Simply a good little bubbles. Quite traditional style not overly fruity and quite dry so if your a sweet fruit bomb sipper then maybe give it a shot to convert you from the dark side.Critics gave it an ok wrap with Lord Halliday at 89pts and not taking the cost into account I don't disagree. I think its a good little bubbles for the price and 91pts having to put a number on it.
Value for money is where this wine is an absolute winner!! Bottle fermented vintage sparkling you can pick up for under twenty bucks...! Definitely gets my vote! I picked this up at $14 on special at First Choice Liquor, this means bubbles fans that good ol' Dan's is off the mark retailing it at a touch over $16 currently. Seppelt says it should be $23.99 and if I'd payed that I'd be ok with it. If you're getting it sub $18 your in good shape.
Summary, if you're in a chain store and need to top up your 6 pack to get everything a little cheaper, slipping a couple of these in would be a grand plan! In fact if you chucked a couple of these, a couple Moet Grand Vintage 2004's and a Cliquot or two in then just swing round to mine for a Sunday session! Ciao and happy sipping!
The Lane Block 3 Chardonnay 2009
Sunday arvo calls for a glass of Chard so here it is!
Right so a great friend of mine recommended I try this and I've not been disappointed. Melon, citrus and very distinct minerality on the nose laced with a hint of struck match and a well integrated seasoning of oak. Palate has this amazingly fresh but complex mouthfeel, great fruit supported by the salt and pepper approach of oak gives this intrigue. The tertiary savory notes that help the texture of this wine are supported by nice gentile focused acidity that show this wine has been gently nurtured to be the wonderful drop it is today.
Basically this is a great approchable little Chardy. Not too much oak, great fruit and youthful acidity and mouthfeel that make it stupidly drinkable. Now there isn't the structure of a fine wine and there isn't the fruit of a fruit bomb but hey I could drink this all day!
Our lord Halliday gives this 91 and on two separate occasions Tyson Stelzer changed his mind from a 92 to a 94 and by golly I'll split those odds and say 93 points for this sexy little chard!
Value for money.... well I'd say that a chard under $30 is probably not been treated the way you'd hope so god if you've paid less you've got a bargain on this little number!
Wrap it up you say, well I say the same!!! Wrap up a bottle, shove it in the post and land it on my doorstep, this will be a lovely afternoon's drinking in my house. Enjoy!
Right so a great friend of mine recommended I try this and I've not been disappointed. Melon, citrus and very distinct minerality on the nose laced with a hint of struck match and a well integrated seasoning of oak. Palate has this amazingly fresh but complex mouthfeel, great fruit supported by the salt and pepper approach of oak gives this intrigue. The tertiary savory notes that help the texture of this wine are supported by nice gentile focused acidity that show this wine has been gently nurtured to be the wonderful drop it is today.Basically this is a great approchable little Chardy. Not too much oak, great fruit and youthful acidity and mouthfeel that make it stupidly drinkable. Now there isn't the structure of a fine wine and there isn't the fruit of a fruit bomb but hey I could drink this all day!
Our lord Halliday gives this 91 and on two separate occasions Tyson Stelzer changed his mind from a 92 to a 94 and by golly I'll split those odds and say 93 points for this sexy little chard!
Value for money.... well I'd say that a chard under $30 is probably not been treated the way you'd hope so god if you've paid less you've got a bargain on this little number!
Wrap it up you say, well I say the same!!! Wrap up a bottle, shove it in the post and land it on my doorstep, this will be a lovely afternoon's drinking in my house. Enjoy!
Oakdene Peta's Pinot Noir 2010
Ok so I zipped around the bay on recommendation from a friend in 'experiencing #FilthyGoodVino on a regular basis' places in search of this absolute Star producer. On that mission I found this wine!
Varietal this Pinot is! Fruit intensity by the truck load! Dark cherry, forest berries, raspberry, liquorice, bursts of beautiful spice and subtle forrest floor aromas. The palate is lively due to it's youth, again with the raspberry and forest berry and the outstanding fruit intensity. The acid structure gives this wine is life and keeps it going on and on and on.
Wow what a Pinot. Lots of fruit but still retaining the spice and earthy tones that good Pinot should have. Pinot lovers will cream over this and Shiraz drinkers will definitely tolerate it.
The big man Lord Halliday rates this 94pts, Gary Walsh gave it a 95 and my humble pinotphile opinion is with Gary at 95 POINTS sports fans!
Value for money.... I only have cellar door price to go on and I paid $35 and am well and truly happy with my investment! Apparently there are both restaurants and a few independent bottle shops around Melbourne and Geelong that stock this product but that will be up to you guys to find them.
Long story short.... Just buy it!!! I love Mornington Pinot so don't get be wrong but I seriously will drive to the other side of the bay for this wine and then pay $35 for it! Go get some! It's seriously a game changer! Good luck and happy drinking!
Varietal this Pinot is! Fruit intensity by the truck load! Dark cherry, forest berries, raspberry, liquorice, bursts of beautiful spice and subtle forrest floor aromas. The palate is lively due to it's youth, again with the raspberry and forest berry and the outstanding fruit intensity. The acid structure gives this wine is life and keeps it going on and on and on.Wow what a Pinot. Lots of fruit but still retaining the spice and earthy tones that good Pinot should have. Pinot lovers will cream over this and Shiraz drinkers will definitely tolerate it.
The big man Lord Halliday rates this 94pts, Gary Walsh gave it a 95 and my humble pinotphile opinion is with Gary at 95 POINTS sports fans!
Value for money.... I only have cellar door price to go on and I paid $35 and am well and truly happy with my investment! Apparently there are both restaurants and a few independent bottle shops around Melbourne and Geelong that stock this product but that will be up to you guys to find them.
Long story short.... Just buy it!!! I love Mornington Pinot so don't get be wrong but I seriously will drive to the other side of the bay for this wine and then pay $35 for it! Go get some! It's seriously a game changer! Good luck and happy drinking!
The Islander Estate Old Rowley Grenache Blend 2006
Wow it's been so long I've nearly forgotten how to even do this... bear with me! Here I go! So I've made it no secret I love Vinomofo.com and the Qwoff boys and this one lept off the page for me when It showed up on the site. It popped into my email, I clicked and I bought. It hurt my bank balance but for this vino I can suck it up.
Beautiful glistening cherry red at the base of my glass, like a beautiful Ruby It's drawing me in (not that I'd buy a girl a ruby mind you, they are for baby boomers and older if you ask me). Beautifully earthy dusty spice on the nose backed up with some nice under ripe plum. Definitely showing some age both on the nose and in the palate. Medium weight with rich soft fruit supported with some nice leathery tannin that must have been quite prominent in its youth, hit of pepper to make me lean toward a meal. Love it.
Easily put a really great Grenache blend that drinks wonderfully now at about the middle of its life. Make sure you grab some food as it's slightly to earthy to drink just buy itself.
Now according to our friends at the 'Fo (loving doing a blog from a wine I've grabbed from the site cause they've done all the research!) Lord Halliday gave this a 95 and Gary Walsh a 92. Now in an effort to branch out and expand my knowledge I've decided to adopt the 100 point system rather than a 10 point as I was sick of giving things 9.5, I'm penciling this one in as a 93 but could see how with a bit more upfront fruit in it's youth it may have been worthy of more.
Now the important thing the price. Now let me tell you if I'd paid $35 for this at cellar door or potentially somewhere in the realms of $29.99 at a retailer which is where I'd imagine this is pitched I'd have been more than happy with my purchase (obviously if I'd brought it at cellar door I would be as I'd have tasted it and also been encapsulated in the ambiance of being out on KI) but the fact that on the day I was lucky enough to snap it up at a crazy $17.50 a bottle is amazing. I don't know how they do it but I'll be shopping a lot more with the 'Fo than I already have been, I'll buy more once I run out of this and am actually(as a result of research) on the Islander's website now www.iev.com.au considering branching out and indulging in more of the range.
I don't have much more to tell you except go get some guys. It's wonderful and well worth anything you'll pay for it in a retailer, I'm sure the distributors on their website will be able to tell you where you can get it locally. Make sure you have it with dinner is my only further recommendation. Good luck and happy drinking.
Beautiful glistening cherry red at the base of my glass, like a beautiful Ruby It's drawing me in (not that I'd buy a girl a ruby mind you, they are for baby boomers and older if you ask me). Beautifully earthy dusty spice on the nose backed up with some nice under ripe plum. Definitely showing some age both on the nose and in the palate. Medium weight with rich soft fruit supported with some nice leathery tannin that must have been quite prominent in its youth, hit of pepper to make me lean toward a meal. Love it.
Now according to our friends at the 'Fo (loving doing a blog from a wine I've grabbed from the site cause they've done all the research!) Lord Halliday gave this a 95 and Gary Walsh a 92. Now in an effort to branch out and expand my knowledge I've decided to adopt the 100 point system rather than a 10 point as I was sick of giving things 9.5, I'm penciling this one in as a 93 but could see how with a bit more upfront fruit in it's youth it may have been worthy of more.
Now the important thing the price. Now let me tell you if I'd paid $35 for this at cellar door or potentially somewhere in the realms of $29.99 at a retailer which is where I'd imagine this is pitched I'd have been more than happy with my purchase (obviously if I'd brought it at cellar door I would be as I'd have tasted it and also been encapsulated in the ambiance of being out on KI) but the fact that on the day I was lucky enough to snap it up at a crazy $17.50 a bottle is amazing. I don't know how they do it but I'll be shopping a lot more with the 'Fo than I already have been, I'll buy more once I run out of this and am actually(as a result of research) on the Islander's website now www.iev.com.au considering branching out and indulging in more of the range.
I don't have much more to tell you except go get some guys. It's wonderful and well worth anything you'll pay for it in a retailer, I'm sure the distributors on their website will be able to tell you where you can get it locally. Make sure you have it with dinner is my only further recommendation. Good luck and happy drinking.
2011 Wulura Semillon Sauvginon Blanc
Now this is an interesting little parcel of vino I've stumbled across. They have amazing olive oil for such a good price and then wine as a spin off from their commercial growing vineyard.
Nice clarity, pale straw with a light green hue, melon and citrus on the nose with that northern Margaret River fresh cut grass shining through. Light on the palate with a nice little acid structure. Honeydew melon and ripe citrus with a medium dry snow pea finish that stops a little short.
Simply a nice fruit driven easy drinking SSB, not to dry and a really nice honeydew melon palate.
Good value for money at $15 and not much better around at that price.
No formal ratings to speak of but would presumably fit into the low 90's at best. 8/10 for me.
Summary, looking for a good $15 SSB that is a good regional reflection... well here it is. Don't shy away but make sure you grab a couple liters of olive oil whilst your there to make it worth your while. Happy drinking!
Nice clarity, pale straw with a light green hue, melon and citrus on the nose with that northern Margaret River fresh cut grass shining through. Light on the palate with a nice little acid structure. Honeydew melon and ripe citrus with a medium dry snow pea finish that stops a little short.
Simply a nice fruit driven easy drinking SSB, not to dry and a really nice honeydew melon palate.
Good value for money at $15 and not much better around at that price.
No formal ratings to speak of but would presumably fit into the low 90's at best. 8/10 for me.
Summary, looking for a good $15 SSB that is a good regional reflection... well here it is. Don't shy away but make sure you grab a couple liters of olive oil whilst your there to make it worth your while. Happy drinking!
2008 Wills Domain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Now I promised some cracking wine for the next couple so I just couldn't resist diving into that Wills Domain Mixed 6 and snagging this bottle out to have with the steak I had planned for dinner.
Beautiful dark crimson with a slight purple hue this wine is nothing short of beautiful in the base of the glass, beautiful blackcurrent and christmas cake on the nose backed up by some beautiful ripe black fruits on the palate with beautiful savoury herby undertone. Slightly over medium in body there is a generous hint of well integrated French oak, well refined tannins and great length.
Basically nicely dry without being to abrupt and really lovely lifted fruit. With our without food or even to cellar you can't go wrong.
Now what to the critics say?? Halliday 94 points... A fair score but slightly under I would have thought! At risk of comparing this to other Cabernets I've tasted rather than on it's own merits I'm going to have to say it is better... no far better than any of the others I've reviewed and as such it deserves more than a 9.5 but is not quite a 10 out of 10.... close just not quite.
When it comes to value for money as soon as you slap 'Reserve' in the label you expect to see a post $60 price tag attached so if you look at it in that light then $45 is not bad especially when you buy a dozen, straight or mixed, and get a 20% discount. However if you look at it as in a 94 point Halliday Cabernet it's slightly on the expensive side. However I can promise you that if you do throw your $45 at this bottle you will not be disappointed. I will be ordering a case of this for my cellar and will forget it even cost me that. I've paid a lot more for a hell of a lot worse wine just because it had a reputation so I'm sure I can afford this for a semi decent occasion or even just a nice dinner. As with my previous post of the Rose this little beauty could be slightly hard to get your hands on unless you are a Western Australian but do the right thing and support this great boutique producer and buy from them directly.
Well again I believe enough has been said, just go buy a bottle ok!!! It most definitely won't disappoint and if you are patient enough to celler this for a few years then it will really knock your socks off. Good luck and happy drinking!
Beautiful dark crimson with a slight purple hue this wine is nothing short of beautiful in the base of the glass, beautiful blackcurrent and christmas cake on the nose backed up by some beautiful ripe black fruits on the palate with beautiful savoury herby undertone. Slightly over medium in body there is a generous hint of well integrated French oak, well refined tannins and great length.
Basically nicely dry without being to abrupt and really lovely lifted fruit. With our without food or even to cellar you can't go wrong.
Now what to the critics say?? Halliday 94 points... A fair score but slightly under I would have thought! At risk of comparing this to other Cabernets I've tasted rather than on it's own merits I'm going to have to say it is better... no far better than any of the others I've reviewed and as such it deserves more than a 9.5 but is not quite a 10 out of 10.... close just not quite.
When it comes to value for money as soon as you slap 'Reserve' in the label you expect to see a post $60 price tag attached so if you look at it in that light then $45 is not bad especially when you buy a dozen, straight or mixed, and get a 20% discount. However if you look at it as in a 94 point Halliday Cabernet it's slightly on the expensive side. However I can promise you that if you do throw your $45 at this bottle you will not be disappointed. I will be ordering a case of this for my cellar and will forget it even cost me that. I've paid a lot more for a hell of a lot worse wine just because it had a reputation so I'm sure I can afford this for a semi decent occasion or even just a nice dinner. As with my previous post of the Rose this little beauty could be slightly hard to get your hands on unless you are a Western Australian but do the right thing and support this great boutique producer and buy from them directly.Well again I believe enough has been said, just go buy a bottle ok!!! It most definitely won't disappoint and if you are patient enough to celler this for a few years then it will really knock your socks off. Good luck and happy drinking!
2010 Wills Domain Rosé
Well it's been a quite a while between drinks and for that I apologise but have I got some great wines lined up for the next couple!! I've had a very good recommendation from a close friend for a great batch of vino from which I've had a sample both at cellar door and from a care package before but never really looked much further into. I've grabbed a mixed 6 and intend to share my findings.
Electric Pink must be in for 2010 Rose because as per my previous samplings of 2010 Rose this is a deep attractive Electric Pink with wonderful clarity and a beautiful shimmer in the glass. A beautiful sweet nose of crushed red berries blends well with a wonderful fruit driven palate. Nicely balanced acidity with low residual sugar and a crisp dry finish the fruit sweetness carries this wine beautifully and makes it a great food wine or a lunch on a hot summers day quaffer.
More simply YUM! Beautifully fruity Rose, on the drier side but not too much so as to put most people off. If you have a late harvest style sweet tooth then steer clear but if you don't mind some mild dryness this is for you.
The big man himself (the honorable Mr Halliday) has given this 94 points and I believe it got a great rap from Ray Jordan (the WA wine critic) and I tell you that I'm very impressed by this little number. I'd say a 9.5 for a Rose which surprised me actually. Yes this is a wine that I would drink every day of the week.... Weird huh!!
Now value for money... the all important thing! $19.50 per bottle or right down to $15.50 if you buy a case from cellar door or online at their website. Did I hear the question of where else can I get this?? Well let me answer that for you... are you Western Australian??? Yes... Well jump on the their website <---Click there.. and the handy little tracker will point you in the right direction... No.... then you'll need to order it directly from their website <--- Click back there. Either way it's definitely worth the $$ you pay for it.
Ahh the all important summary... I actually think I've said it all so guess what... Happy Drinking!!
Electric Pink must be in for 2010 Rose because as per my previous samplings of 2010 Rose this is a deep attractive Electric Pink with wonderful clarity and a beautiful shimmer in the glass. A beautiful sweet nose of crushed red berries blends well with a wonderful fruit driven palate. Nicely balanced acidity with low residual sugar and a crisp dry finish the fruit sweetness carries this wine beautifully and makes it a great food wine or a lunch on a hot summers day quaffer.
More simply YUM! Beautifully fruity Rose, on the drier side but not too much so as to put most people off. If you have a late harvest style sweet tooth then steer clear but if you don't mind some mild dryness this is for you.
Now value for money... the all important thing! $19.50 per bottle or right down to $15.50 if you buy a case from cellar door or online at their website. Did I hear the question of where else can I get this?? Well let me answer that for you... are you Western Australian??? Yes... Well jump on the their website <---Click there.. and the handy little tracker will point you in the right direction... No.... then you'll need to order it directly from their website <--- Click back there. Either way it's definitely worth the $$ you pay for it.
Ahh the all important summary... I actually think I've said it all so guess what... Happy Drinking!!
2009 Teusner The Riebke Shiraz
I first drank a Riebke Shiraz from Teusner after reading about it in 'The Big Red Wine Book 2009/2010' and dropping into my local Dan's store to grab it at a smashing $18.99 a bottle. It was the 2006 vintage and I couldn't believe the value for money I was getting. Today whilst in the bottle shop round the corner I thought hey why not grab a safe bet and throw the results up on the blog.
Deep dark crimson red with very purple hues this wine has big long legs and a wonderfully fruit dominated nose. Dark ripe cherry, plums and blackberry jam on the nose with a floral undertone. The palate is silky smooth with soft subtle tannins, well balanced acid and beautiful summer berry flavours in a juicy juicy mouth feel and great length that leaves your mouth watering. Gentle sweetness there that is attractive but still not too much as to actually call this sweet. There is a distinct lack of the big savoriness that is often desirable with a big shiraz but there is a little earthiness there if you look through the fruit, past the fruit and then think less about the ummmm fruit.
Hmmm how do I say this to make it easy... YUM!! very very fruity so if thats not your bag then let it be but if you don't mind a slap in the face with fruit and a big juicy shiraz then this is beautiful. Fruit, fruit and more fruit with subtle tannins and acids that balance this out to be a beautiful easy drinking shiraz.
I believe this wine regularly grabs mid 90's from the big writers and rightly so. 9.5 from me your humble wine drinker and oenophile (wine lover in fancy talk) and a big thumbs up.
This will be available from most anywhere in the range of $17.99 by the case right through to $22-24 and at any of those price points it's a real steal. Almost every good wine buying website will have this available and based on my last and recent tastings of both the 06 and 08 from my cellar any of them are worth the money you'll pay from wherever you can get them from.
Again this is not necessarily the epitome or the stereotype of a cracking Barossa shiraz but let me tell you slap this in front of any wine drinker worth his salt and you will almost guaranteed get two thumbs up on pure consumablility. I can't fault anything about it though in real honesty and if you find anyone who can I'd love to know why. So don't wait... no really get up now... yes now!! Go buy a bottle crack the stelvin and throw it down ya neck cause you really won't regret it! Good luck and happy drinking.
Deep dark crimson red with very purple hues this wine has big long legs and a wonderfully fruit dominated nose. Dark ripe cherry, plums and blackberry jam on the nose with a floral undertone. The palate is silky smooth with soft subtle tannins, well balanced acid and beautiful summer berry flavours in a juicy juicy mouth feel and great length that leaves your mouth watering. Gentle sweetness there that is attractive but still not too much as to actually call this sweet. There is a distinct lack of the big savoriness that is often desirable with a big shiraz but there is a little earthiness there if you look through the fruit, past the fruit and then think less about the ummmm fruit.
Hmmm how do I say this to make it easy... YUM!! very very fruity so if thats not your bag then let it be but if you don't mind a slap in the face with fruit and a big juicy shiraz then this is beautiful. Fruit, fruit and more fruit with subtle tannins and acids that balance this out to be a beautiful easy drinking shiraz.I believe this wine regularly grabs mid 90's from the big writers and rightly so. 9.5 from me your humble wine drinker and oenophile (wine lover in fancy talk) and a big thumbs up.
This will be available from most anywhere in the range of $17.99 by the case right through to $22-24 and at any of those price points it's a real steal. Almost every good wine buying website will have this available and based on my last and recent tastings of both the 06 and 08 from my cellar any of them are worth the money you'll pay from wherever you can get them from.
Again this is not necessarily the epitome or the stereotype of a cracking Barossa shiraz but let me tell you slap this in front of any wine drinker worth his salt and you will almost guaranteed get two thumbs up on pure consumablility. I can't fault anything about it though in real honesty and if you find anyone who can I'd love to know why. So don't wait... no really get up now... yes now!! Go buy a bottle crack the stelvin and throw it down ya neck cause you really won't regret it! Good luck and happy drinking.
2010 La Boheme Act Three Pinot Gris & Friends
I decided it was time to try something from my own back yard and this caught my eye in the fridge at the local. Pinot Gris and Friends being Riesling and Guwurztraminer, what an interesting little bottle of vino, how can one go past it? Being a lover of Pinot Gris/Grigio at the best of times I certainly couldn't.
Pale straw in colour and impeccably clear this has a wonderfully floral nose with hints of minerality. The palate has a wonderful texture with apple and pear that you would expect from this style. Clean crisp acidity and good length this is a refreshing and attractive wine. With only 6.0 g/L of residual sugar this still has a little fruit sweetness that is pleasant and doesn't highlight such a low residual sugar content.
Basically yum! Apples and Pears and good mouth feel with light acidity. If you like clean refreshing wine this is nice easy drinking but still complex enough not to be boring.
There is a mix of reviews across the De Bortoli website as well as a few that are selling this wine ranging from 88 through to 94 and from me a 9 out of 10.
Value for money wise this ranges online from $17 to the bottle shop at about $21 and at any price in there its worth what you are paying. Its available directly from De Bortoli online as well as a few other online cellars but also readily in bottle shops around.
If you like Pinot Gris styles you'll like this one even though it's been messed with by adding in the other two aromatic varietals. Pleasant easy drinking that most people will love. Haven't tried a Pinot Gris? This one is a good place to start. Don't walk past that attractive bottle alsatian style bottle on the shelf, turn around, go back, pick it up and buy it. You won't regret it. Good luck and happy drinking!
Pale straw in colour and impeccably clear this has a wonderfully floral nose with hints of minerality. The palate has a wonderful texture with apple and pear that you would expect from this style. Clean crisp acidity and good length this is a refreshing and attractive wine. With only 6.0 g/L of residual sugar this still has a little fruit sweetness that is pleasant and doesn't highlight such a low residual sugar content.
Basically yum! Apples and Pears and good mouth feel with light acidity. If you like clean refreshing wine this is nice easy drinking but still complex enough not to be boring.
There is a mix of reviews across the De Bortoli website as well as a few that are selling this wine ranging from 88 through to 94 and from me a 9 out of 10.
Value for money wise this ranges online from $17 to the bottle shop at about $21 and at any price in there its worth what you are paying. Its available directly from De Bortoli online as well as a few other online cellars but also readily in bottle shops around.
If you like Pinot Gris styles you'll like this one even though it's been messed with by adding in the other two aromatic varietals. Pleasant easy drinking that most people will love. Haven't tried a Pinot Gris? This one is a good place to start. Don't walk past that attractive bottle alsatian style bottle on the shelf, turn around, go back, pick it up and buy it. You won't regret it. Good luck and happy drinking!
Comments and reviews
I write my reviews and comments in hope that they will reach readers out there and give them some sort of value and guidance in making their Wine selections. I'm discovering that it is very hard to actually make my own correct selections when I wander to the bottle shop. Generally I buy wine I know I like, when I'm drinking a wine it tends to be one that I've already reviewed or blogged recently. As a result my posts have slowed down significantly.
What I need is some prompting, some suggestions on what you out there would like to know about, what bottles have you had that have stood out to you and you'd love to see shared with others? What bottles have you seen on your liquor store shelves and thought 'hey I wonder if that is any good'? What review have you read from a respectable wine critic and thought ' I wonder what this crazy nuances and cassis and forrest floor aromas and cigar box are all about, does this mean the wine tastes good or in the wine world is a good wine'? Are you a member of a winery and seen a post, liked it and would like me to give honest feedback on your wine? Questions, queries comments they are all valuable in the expansion of this blog.
Above all I'd love some feedback, did you like my review? Have you tried a bottle based on it and liked it or disliked it? Did you find a gap in my spelling, grammer or otherwise? Would you like me to further describe the wine in easy to understand terms or would you like to see more professional wine descriptors? Remember this isn't all about me in the end it's all about you out there reading it.
As always good luck and happy drinking.
What I need is some prompting, some suggestions on what you out there would like to know about, what bottles have you had that have stood out to you and you'd love to see shared with others? What bottles have you seen on your liquor store shelves and thought 'hey I wonder if that is any good'? What review have you read from a respectable wine critic and thought ' I wonder what this crazy nuances and cassis and forrest floor aromas and cigar box are all about, does this mean the wine tastes good or in the wine world is a good wine'? Are you a member of a winery and seen a post, liked it and would like me to give honest feedback on your wine? Questions, queries comments they are all valuable in the expansion of this blog.
Above all I'd love some feedback, did you like my review? Have you tried a bottle based on it and liked it or disliked it? Did you find a gap in my spelling, grammer or otherwise? Would you like me to further describe the wine in easy to understand terms or would you like to see more professional wine descriptors? Remember this isn't all about me in the end it's all about you out there reading it.
As always good luck and happy drinking.
2009 Brown Hill Estate Hannans Cabernet Sauvignon
What a great value for money and good honest wine establishment Brown Hill Estate is! 2 years running Small Producer of the Year in Ray Jordan's WA Wine guide and 5 star rated by James Halliday, not much more to say really. The experience is a little different simply wandering into a big old tin shed full of barrels and then tasting wines that will no doubt knock your socks off!
Now this wine, great colour in the glass a beautiful Cherry red, quite fragrant with spice and dark berry fruits, very heavy on the French Oak which leaps out of the glass. The palate has definite currant and black cherry fruit as stated on the label but also has some wonderful fully integrated French oak characteristics. Good acid balance, Medium body, good fruit, good length and soft rounded tannins this is nothing short of fantastic Cabernet.
3 words sum this wine up "VALUE FOR MONEY" True Margaret River Cabernet at the price point we all dream of. Love Cabernet? Don't be fooled by the price point.
James Halliday "Good colour; the fragrant bouquet has spice, cedar and dark fruit aromas, the palate changing pace with significant, although relatively soft, oak and fruit tannins; plenty of flavour here." and 90 pts, me a solid 8 out of 10 with the only thing losing points here is it misses something on the front, a little heavy French oak which will soften and I like a little more body.
As previously stated value for money is second to none on this wine for a Margaret River Cabernet. $18 bucks from the cellar door you can't really go wrong. Plus this is just their entry level wine.
Seriously this producer has simply too much to offer. Their vintages sell out and their wine stands out. Don't take it from me just get yourself a bottle. I haven't seen it stocked anywhere but even if you just order a mixed case for most people and for any real wine lovers you will be hard pressed to find a bottle out of a mixed case that you won't enjoy. Happy Drinking!
Now this wine, great colour in the glass a beautiful Cherry red, quite fragrant with spice and dark berry fruits, very heavy on the French Oak which leaps out of the glass. The palate has definite currant and black cherry fruit as stated on the label but also has some wonderful fully integrated French oak characteristics. Good acid balance, Medium body, good fruit, good length and soft rounded tannins this is nothing short of fantastic Cabernet.
3 words sum this wine up "VALUE FOR MONEY" True Margaret River Cabernet at the price point we all dream of. Love Cabernet? Don't be fooled by the price point.
As previously stated value for money is second to none on this wine for a Margaret River Cabernet. $18 bucks from the cellar door you can't really go wrong. Plus this is just their entry level wine.
Seriously this producer has simply too much to offer. Their vintages sell out and their wine stands out. Don't take it from me just get yourself a bottle. I haven't seen it stocked anywhere but even if you just order a mixed case for most people and for any real wine lovers you will be hard pressed to find a bottle out of a mixed case that you won't enjoy. Happy Drinking!
2008 Wise Wine Sea Urchin Shiraz
Ahh it feels so long since I've sat down to a nice glass of wine. This multi regional shiraz blend stood out when I tasted it at cellar door and being that the last bottle I blogged was also Wise I thought this would be fitting. Beautiful deep purple wine this Frankland River and Margaret River blend is just so approachable. Fairly closed on the nose I'd wager this would benefit from aeration, dark black fruits dominates on the nose with hints of red berry and pepper not that tasting notes I've read highlight that. The palate is full of plum and very soft with great french oak and lovely drying tannins to finish. One thing I noticed with Margaret River Shiraz is that I found the acidity to be out of whack but with this wine it is just well if not perfectly balanced. Well balanced all round in fact with medium length you can't really go wrong.
Put simply this wine is very easy drinking and not really typical of Margaret River Shiraz as I have experienced it. Good fruit and nice mouthfeel it benefits from breathing and is definitely lends it self to be consumed with food.
James Halliday 93 points which is great!! he had this to say "Deep purple-crimson; a vibrant black fruit and spice bouquet is replayed on the medium-bodied palate; excellent French oak and tannin handling. Exceptional value." and for me 8 out of 10 purely based on it being such an easy drinking wine but not jumping out of the glass at me.
As with the SBS value for money is outstanding at $18 from the cellar door. www.crackawines.com.au has it at a great price as well but even paying $25 or more would be good value for money for this wine. I'm sure you'll find it at around $15 to $18 and if I had to pick it next to other Margaret River Shiraz's it would be in my top 2 based on value for money.
Don't take my 8 out of 10 to heart with this wine I would definitely still recommend you try it. Good Luck and happy drinking.
Put simply this wine is very easy drinking and not really typical of Margaret River Shiraz as I have experienced it. Good fruit and nice mouthfeel it benefits from breathing and is definitely lends it self to be consumed with food.James Halliday 93 points which is great!! he had this to say "Deep purple-crimson; a vibrant black fruit and spice bouquet is replayed on the medium-bodied palate; excellent French oak and tannin handling. Exceptional value." and for me 8 out of 10 purely based on it being such an easy drinking wine but not jumping out of the glass at me.
As with the SBS value for money is outstanding at $18 from the cellar door. www.crackawines.com.au has it at a great price as well but even paying $25 or more would be good value for money for this wine. I'm sure you'll find it at around $15 to $18 and if I had to pick it next to other Margaret River Shiraz's it would be in my top 2 based on value for money.
Don't take my 8 out of 10 to heart with this wine I would definitely still recommend you try it. Good Luck and happy drinking.
2009 Wise Wine Sea Urchin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Wise wines impressed me from my first step in the door and their range is fantastic. Exceptionally palatable range, not necessarily all trophy wines but definitely very easy drinking. This in particular is very pale straw in colour and shimmers beautifully in the glass, there is a light tinge of green that is barely noticeable. Quite fragrant with a tropical fruit salad and lime dominating. The palate is soft and full with multiple layers, not as acidic as you would expect but has great length. Again tropical fruit dominate the flavours with hints of pineapple and passionfruit lingering. Overall a well rounded wine that is very fresh and very easy drinking.
What more is there to say, tropical fruit, great mouth feel, not to acidic and way, way, way to easy drinking.
James Halliday 90 points "A very pretty wine, with a mix of passionfruit and citrus on the long palate leaving the mouth as fresh as a daisy.", Ray Jordan 91 points "The beautiful texture is the thing that lifts this wine above your standard SSB. It's a terrific mouth feel with flavours exploding with tropical melon fruit overlays with a light snow pea herbaceous dusting. Crisp fine acid supports a very long finish. Excellent wine." and for me just purely for not having the depth I'd hope for 8.5 out of 10 without question.
The all important value for money. $18 at cellar door and $14.99 when I saw it at a bottle shop, you can't really go wrong. www.crackawines.com.au has the 2010 for $13.50 a bottle I'm sure you'll find this somewhere and it's worth looking for in fact if you just want an easy drinking bottle.
Although I haven't really given it a great score I still rate this wine quite highly and think at the price point its awesome. For that easy drinking bottle with friends you really can't go wrong, it will really please most palates. Go grab one if you can find one. Good luck and happy drinking
What more is there to say, tropical fruit, great mouth feel, not to acidic and way, way, way to easy drinking.
James Halliday 90 points "A very pretty wine, with a mix of passionfruit and citrus on the long palate leaving the mouth as fresh as a daisy.", Ray Jordan 91 points "The beautiful texture is the thing that lifts this wine above your standard SSB. It's a terrific mouth feel with flavours exploding with tropical melon fruit overlays with a light snow pea herbaceous dusting. Crisp fine acid supports a very long finish. Excellent wine." and for me just purely for not having the depth I'd hope for 8.5 out of 10 without question.
The all important value for money. $18 at cellar door and $14.99 when I saw it at a bottle shop, you can't really go wrong. www.crackawines.com.au has the 2010 for $13.50 a bottle I'm sure you'll find this somewhere and it's worth looking for in fact if you just want an easy drinking bottle.
Although I haven't really given it a great score I still rate this wine quite highly and think at the price point its awesome. For that easy drinking bottle with friends you really can't go wrong, it will really please most palates. Go grab one if you can find one. Good luck and happy drinking
Howard Park MadFish 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Ok so this wine is another Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blend which although wasn't my favourite I thought would be worth a look at. Pale straw and absolutely clear this wine is actually quite closed on the nose despite the other reviews I have read. Tropical fruit dominates the nose but there seems to be something missing in the aromas. There is something dirty about the palate with a deep rich flavours that make the wine seem as if it would be Semillon dominated, there is good length with tropical fruit again dominating but still it seems as if there is something missing. I'd have expected a crispness in the finish which doesn't seem to be there with lower than expected acidity.
In short not quite as fruity or punchy as you'd expect from a Sav Blanc dominated blend. Easy enough drinking but in honesty a little bland.
James Halliday gave this an 88 saying "Straw, tropical fruit and elements of pungent asparagus are all on show; the palate is quite deep and rich on entry, with guava and straw to conclude." which is slightly over inflated in my opinion and I end up only giving this a 7 out of 10.
Value for money this is about $18-20 and in bulk slightly less but even at that price point there probably is a better bottle out there for you with much more complexity and flavours.
Well what more is there to say?? It's a shame because I really like the Howard Park and Mad Fish selection but this one didn't float my boat. Honest enough blend but I think if you see this on the shelf you could probably look along and at the same price point find something with more zing and flavour. Not too bad if you find it at $15 or less and are only drinking it with someone who doesn't like wine but again even at that price there would be something you probably would enjoy more. Not a bad wine but just not great. Good luck and with a different bottle happy drinking.
In short not quite as fruity or punchy as you'd expect from a Sav Blanc dominated blend. Easy enough drinking but in honesty a little bland.James Halliday gave this an 88 saying "Straw, tropical fruit and elements of pungent asparagus are all on show; the palate is quite deep and rich on entry, with guava and straw to conclude." which is slightly over inflated in my opinion and I end up only giving this a 7 out of 10.
Value for money this is about $18-20 and in bulk slightly less but even at that price point there probably is a better bottle out there for you with much more complexity and flavours.
Well what more is there to say?? It's a shame because I really like the Howard Park and Mad Fish selection but this one didn't float my boat. Honest enough blend but I think if you see this on the shelf you could probably look along and at the same price point find something with more zing and flavour. Not too bad if you find it at $15 or less and are only drinking it with someone who doesn't like wine but again even at that price there would be something you probably would enjoy more. Not a bad wine but just not great. Good luck and with a different bottle happy drinking.
2010 Stella Bella SKUTTLEBUTT Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Having recently received a care package of a few premium Margaret River wines and loving them I decided to visit the region on the weekend just gone to check out their Vintage Festival. There were a great list of exhibitors there and I tasted as I expected a bundle of fantastic wines. Whilst I was in the region I decided to get around and see the sights both before and after the festival day on the Saturday so expect quite a few Margaret River wines to feature shortly as I shipped home 12 cases from various cellar doors. I have to say freight can be expensive from the region back to sunny Melbourne but some of the wines will be available from larger liquor outlets so I'll do some research as to where they are available over here.
I found Stella Bella at the festival and then dropped by the cellar door on Sunday as I do like Stella Bella's wines and range. This one stood out so here is my little run down on white for something different. A gorgeous light straw green the clarity in this wine makes you see the marks you have left on the other side of the glass where you haven't polished it properly. The fresh citrus and light passionfruit aromas jump out of the glass at you inviting you in. Zesty and fresh on the palate this is well balanced with citrus and stonefruit dancing across your tongue. Good fruit weight brought by the Semillon most likely the wine is medium in length with a very clean but crisp finish, this is a fantastic wine as a refreshment on a hot summers day. The final blend let slip by James Halliday to be 50% Sav Blanc, 43% Semillon and 7% Chardonnay.
Basically put this is light, crisp and yummy! Quite acidic and not as tropical fruity as a Marlborough Sav Blanc but probably easier drinking and much better with food. If Sav Blanc is your thing then definitely give this a crack for something different.
James Halliday and the Margaret River wine show judges have given this a good wrap with a 94 and a gold medal respectively. My personal opinion here is not much short of a 9 out of 10 and that is considering I don't normally drink blends like this.
Value for money? At $18 absolutely, I think anything shy of $20 that is good honest drinking is fantastic value for money. Dan Murphys has the previous vintage at $17.09 in any mixed 6 pack so any price under $20 you are getting a great deal. In fact www.thevinepress.com.au has this little beauty at $14.99 if you are looking for a bargain.
As previously stated expect a bunch of Margaret River wine to appear up here in the coming months as I've shipped a ridiculous amount home, received a care package from a regular reader and also scribbled a million notes on my little travels over the weekend just gone. I'll try to mix it up with other things from my cellar and other purchases but most definitely Margaret River wine just cemented itself on my Radar as a great choice when at a bottle shop or restaurant. Good luck and happy drinking.
I found Stella Bella at the festival and then dropped by the cellar door on Sunday as I do like Stella Bella's wines and range. This one stood out so here is my little run down on white for something different. A gorgeous light straw green the clarity in this wine makes you see the marks you have left on the other side of the glass where you haven't polished it properly. The fresh citrus and light passionfruit aromas jump out of the glass at you inviting you in. Zesty and fresh on the palate this is well balanced with citrus and stonefruit dancing across your tongue. Good fruit weight brought by the Semillon most likely the wine is medium in length with a very clean but crisp finish, this is a fantastic wine as a refreshment on a hot summers day. The final blend let slip by James Halliday to be 50% Sav Blanc, 43% Semillon and 7% Chardonnay.
Basically put this is light, crisp and yummy! Quite acidic and not as tropical fruity as a Marlborough Sav Blanc but probably easier drinking and much better with food. If Sav Blanc is your thing then definitely give this a crack for something different.
James Halliday and the Margaret River wine show judges have given this a good wrap with a 94 and a gold medal respectively. My personal opinion here is not much short of a 9 out of 10 and that is considering I don't normally drink blends like this.Value for money? At $18 absolutely, I think anything shy of $20 that is good honest drinking is fantastic value for money. Dan Murphys has the previous vintage at $17.09 in any mixed 6 pack so any price under $20 you are getting a great deal. In fact www.thevinepress.com.au has this little beauty at $14.99 if you are looking for a bargain.
As previously stated expect a bunch of Margaret River wine to appear up here in the coming months as I've shipped a ridiculous amount home, received a care package from a regular reader and also scribbled a million notes on my little travels over the weekend just gone. I'll try to mix it up with other things from my cellar and other purchases but most definitely Margaret River wine just cemented itself on my Radar as a great choice when at a bottle shop or restaurant. Good luck and happy drinking.
2008 Turkey Flat Rosé
I stumbled across this bottle in my cellar and simply thought "this has to be drank". Turkey Flat rosé was the wine that really turned me into a rosé drinker so here it goes.
Very rich red berries on the nose this particular wine also displays aged characteristics with a slight kerosene aroma. It is still very pleasant on the palate with fresh raspberry and red currant flavours. There is a distinct lack of acidity which was present with this wine in its youth but there is still excellant balance to it. The attractive salmon pink of this wine has started to be lightly tarnished by a brown hue at the rim but that's what happens when you leave a rosé down that really wasn't meant to be.
In short, great wine but buy the current vintage. Nice red fruit, good balance with nice fruit sweetness and a dry finish. You'll love it with or without food.
James Halliday gave this a 94 and the next vintage a 96, personally I give this vintage knowing its age an 8 out of 10 where as if I drank it when I should have it would have been a 9-9.5.
Affordability wise this should fall under $20 in most cellars and if you find it in that bracket then seriously you are getting a steal. This wine is nothing short of great.
If you like dryer styles of rosé then this is for you. If you like sweetish rosé then you probably will still like this. Make sure you buy the current vintage and drink it almost straight away. Don't spoil a beautiful wine like I have by letting go for too long. Good luck and happy drinking.
Very rich red berries on the nose this particular wine also displays aged characteristics with a slight kerosene aroma. It is still very pleasant on the palate with fresh raspberry and red currant flavours. There is a distinct lack of acidity which was present with this wine in its youth but there is still excellant balance to it. The attractive salmon pink of this wine has started to be lightly tarnished by a brown hue at the rim but that's what happens when you leave a rosé down that really wasn't meant to be.
In short, great wine but buy the current vintage. Nice red fruit, good balance with nice fruit sweetness and a dry finish. You'll love it with or without food.
James Halliday gave this a 94 and the next vintage a 96, personally I give this vintage knowing its age an 8 out of 10 where as if I drank it when I should have it would have been a 9-9.5.
Affordability wise this should fall under $20 in most cellars and if you find it in that bracket then seriously you are getting a steal. This wine is nothing short of great.
If you like dryer styles of rosé then this is for you. If you like sweetish rosé then you probably will still like this. Make sure you buy the current vintage and drink it almost straight away. Don't spoil a beautiful wine like I have by letting go for too long. Good luck and happy drinking.
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