From Shaw Vineyard Estate, this is a very precise expression of riesling, a variety that produces excellent wines in the Canberra region. In the glass, the wine has aromas of stones, lemons, white flowers and smoke. The palate gives the impression of dryness with a very lemony expression and high, racy acidity. Drink now andContinue reading “Shaw Riesling Isabella Canberra 2017”
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Clyde Park Chardonnay 2018
From Clyde Park and the Geelong region, this is a very good chardonnay. It has aromas of cedar, mineral, smoke and ripe melon. The palate is balanced, with a medium-full body and linear acidity. Medium length on the finish completes the picture. Ready to drink now. Rating: Good. Website: https://clydepark.com.au; wine-searcher.com. Source: Sample. Reviewed: JulyContinue reading “Clyde Park Chardonnay 2018”
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019
This is an ambitiously good sauvignon blanc from Terre à Terre in Wrattonbully near the South Australian/Victorian border. It has aromas of grass and peach. The palate is dry, the acidity high and razor sharp and there’s some really well handled old oak that gives texture and balance to the finish. This is first rateContinue reading “Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019”
Punters Corner Coonawarra Triple Crown 2002
This wine is from Punters Corner in Coonawarra and is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and shiraz from the 2002 vintage. It was purchased in South Australia at release, when travel outside of Victoria was a thing. The wine opens to tertiary aromas of cedar, smoke and earth. The palate is full bodied andContinue reading “Punters Corner Coonawarra Triple Crown 2002”
Chateau Yaldara Reserve Shiraz 2016
This is a very good and classically styled Barossa shiraz from Chateau Yaldara in the Barossa Valley. From the 2016 vintage, the wine has a deep colour, with aromas of mulberry, cedar and that unique Barossa earthy/spicy character. The palate is full bodied, with medium tannins that are soft and ripe in texture and mediumContinue reading “Chateau Yaldara Reserve Shiraz 2016”
shadowfax One Eye Heathcote Shiraz 2010
This is first rate Heathcote shiraz from shadowfax and the 2010 vintage. In the glass, the wine has an aroma of licorice, spice and plums. On the palate, its key features are its long length, medium tannins (more than usual for Heathcote) and full body. This wine has been delicious over all of its life,Continue reading “shadowfax One Eye Heathcote Shiraz 2010”
