This is a well made sparkling wine from the classic varieties of chardonnay and pinot noir. The producer is Wills Domain in the Margaret River. In the glass, there are light aromas of citrus and yeast. The palate has between medium and firm acidity. Well priced and suitable for current drinking. Rating: Good. Abv: NA.... Continue Reading →
Pizzini Sangiovese 2018
Pizzini Sangiovese Wine Review
Aylesbury Estate Waterfall Gully Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From the Ferguson Valley in Western Australia, this cabernet sauvignon from Alyesbury Estate opens to aromas of pungent clove, eucalyptus and black fruits. The palate has very firm fine grained tannins, a medium body and integrated acidity. Ready to drink now and over the next few years. Rating: Good. Abv: NA. Price: $20. Website: https://www.aylesburyestate.com.au.... Continue Reading →
Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2016
Rockford Rod & Spur Wine Review
Aylesbury Estate The Pater Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This wine is from Aylesbury Estate and the Ferguson Valley, north of the Margaret River. There is substantial new oak influence, with aromas of cedar and wood prominent. The palate is full bodied and has powdery (medium) tannins and a ripe fruit expression. This is a youthful wine that will benefit from short term cellaring... Continue Reading →
Wills Domain Mystic Spring Sauvignon Blanc 2019
This is a sound and varietal sauvignon blanc from Wills Domain in the Margaret River under the Mystic Spring label. It has aromas of lemon and passionfruit. The palate is unoaked, fruity and medium bodied in style. Ready to drink now. Rating: Good. Abv: 11.9. Price: $25. Website: willsdomain.com.au. Source: Sample. Reviewed: January 2020.
Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Rockford Rifle Range cabernet sauvignon is a good, if not outstanding, vintage of this wine. These are generally wines for long ageing, so it is early days yet. Tasted in March 2020, its aroma evidences new oak influence with its obvious cedar character. The palate is dry, medium... Continue Reading →
Girolamo Russo ‘a Rina Etna Rosso 2017
Girolamo Rosso appears to be a well regarded producer in the Etna region in Sicily. In the glass, the 2017 'a Rina Etna Rosso has a typically pale red cordial like colour consistent with nerello mascalese. I would have liked to say something more precise as to the grape varieties in the wine. But looking... Continue Reading →
Coursodon Saint Joseph 2017
Coursodon Saint Joseph Wine Review
Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016
Hastwell & Lightfoot Wine Review