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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Huntington Estate Rosé 2018 Wine Review

    This wine review is of a pinot noir rosé from Huntington Estate in warm climate Mudgee. This is not a natural home for pinot noir, but as a rosé from grapes that I expect were early picked, the wine is refreshing and European in style. In the glass, it is a red-orange colour. The aroma […]

    Sean Mitchell

    November 18, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Mudgee, Pinot Noir, Rosé
  • Robert Stein Rosé 2018

    This is a sound rosé from Robert Stein made in the current style.  It is pale in colour, with a mineral and strawberry aroma.  The palate is dry, has fresh acidity and a medium body.  The styling is French.  Ready to drink now.  Rating: Good. Website: https://www.robertstein.com.au; wine-searcher.com. Source: Sample.  Reviewed: September 2020.

    Sean Mitchell

    September 22, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Mudgee, New South Wales, Rosé
  • Gartelmann Cabernet Merlot 2016

    From Mudgee in New South Wales and a vineyard at 630 metres, this is a very good cabernet sauvignon merlot blend from Gartelmann.  It has attractive leather, leaf and licorice aromas, and a brooding expression.  The palate is full bodied with soft tannins, piquant acidity, and a leaf/eucalyuptus character on its long finish.  The alcohol […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 4, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mudgee
  • Gartelmann Petit Verdot 2016

    Gartelmann Petit Verdot 2016 Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    May 6, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Mudgee, Petit Verdot
  • Robert Stein Reserve Shiraz 2014

    Robert Stein Shiraz Wine Review 2014

    Sean Mitchell

    February 18, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Mudgee, Shiraz
  • Huntington Estate Mudgee Shiraz 2014

    This is a typically robust rendition of Mudgee shiraz. It opens to aromas of oak, vanilla and ripe black fruits. The palate is full bodied with soft and approachable black fruits that build tannin with time in the glass. Ready to drink now or it can be cellared for at least 5 years. Rating: Good […]

    Sean Mitchell

    January 16, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Mudgee, Shiraz

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