A fragrant grenache from 60-80 year old Barossa vines, assembled to the tune of just 300 dozen by master craftsman Kym Teusner. It sings with the classic notes of grenache: perfumed cherry, raspberry jam and soft, finely textured tannins. $16 at Jim’s Cellars.
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ACTC has cemented its position among the most sophisticated bargain chardonnays in the country, with a harmonious accord of lingering lemon, grapefruit and white peach, contrasting with the struck flint complexity and texture of fermentation and lees aging. Doubling production to 1000 cases this vintage has done nothing to diminish its style, making this rare […]
readThe best rosé declares its style more in texture and tang than overt fruit. This is an enticing and understated rendition, light, zesty and refreshing in its fresh, lifted rose petal, redcurrant, pomegranate and guava characters. $17 at Bellevue Hill.
readAn elegant and delicate style of fragrant rose petal and rose water with pomegranate, watermelon and guava. It’s gently textural and faintly off-dry, retaining balance by maintaining a focus on elegant and restrained fruit. $17 at Corkscrew cellars.
readA value for money introduction to Clare shiraz, set with the region’s classic deep, black plum fruits and liquorice, underlined by firm, finely textured tannins and supported by dark chocolate French and American oak. Best price direct.
readGreat value in Hunter semillon, with immediate appeal in its fragrant lemon, pure grapefruit and zesty lime, and plenty of potential thanks to well-defined acidity, long, clean purity and soft texture. $17 at Cloudwine.
readOne of Margaret River’s best cabernets under $20, Brad delivers impressive concentration and sophistication. Layers of high cocoa dark chocolate proclaim classy French oak, and dark berry fruits rise to the challenge, maintaining vibrant definition and considerable persistence. Firm, chunky tannins suggest medium-term potential. $14 at Jim Murphy’s.
readAn impressive and well-priced 2011 in an engaging, spicy, textural style. A 15% inclusion of 2010 shiraz reinforces its full purple hue and black plum, black pepper and liquorice flavours, supported by a hint of cured meat reduction and finely textured tannins. Great value at $14 at Cracka.
readAn elegant, refreshing and friendly BBQ quaffer, with sufficient body to build a long finish. True to the season, it’s a particularly spicy shiraz grenache, laced with pink pepper, fresh rhubarb, raspberry and strawberry fruit. $10 at Grays, No Frills, Red Bottle, Wine List Australia and Aussie Wines.
readNow is the time to stock up on this all-purpose bargain cabernet, because this release is bolstered by a sizeable contribution of Coonawarra fruit and a dash of McLaren Vale – but no longer from the 2012 vintage onward. A medium-bodied style of accurate cabernet character of blackcurrant, tobacco, capsicum and violet of surprising persistence, […]
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