An impressive Pizzini of refined balance, ready to enjoy right away, yet with the Nebbiolo tannin presence to see it out for a decade. Layers of alluring violets, dried flowers, anise, forest berries, mixed spice, dried herbs and tomatoes characterise a palate that leads out supple, finishes savoury and lingers with a very fine tannin […]
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A sheltered and warm site next to vineyards of Ata Rangi and Dry River produces the richest of Escarpment’s pinots. It’s a wine of great energy and endurance, with layers of black and red berry and cherry fruits permeating the finish with wonderful line and grace. It’s layered with exotic suggestions of dried herbs and […]
readThe finest McLaren Vale 2010s epitomise shiraz of harmonious restraint and approachability, yet enduring longevity. RSW carefully intertwines alcohol, oak and ripeness in an impressively vibrant and poised style that pulls into a refreshingly honed finish of finely textured tannins and fine-boned harmony. Well-defined violet perfume and flavours of plum, crunchy blackberry and black cherry […]
readFrancis Egly is one of the top handful of Champagne growers on everyone’s lips in the region at the moment, and rightfully so. His Brut Tradition is signature Egly – brilliantly crafted yet capturing the power of low yielding pinot noir in champagnes finest villages, within a profile of fresh definition and mineral character. A […]
readA perennial bargain, layered with vibrant grapefruit and white peach with nuances of almond depth. It’s driven as much by primary fruit as it is by its zesty, tangy acid profile, which provides backbone to its well-rounded, primary white fruits. $8 at Our Cellar, Grapevine Cellars, Jim’s and Wine Bay.
readSangiovese makes wonderfully perfumed rosé, and notably food friendly in the hands of the Pizzinis. There’s a gorgeous lift of rose petals, cranberries, watermelon and tomato here. The palate is built around a pure acid profile and gently textural mouthfeel, carrying long and refreshingly dry. Impressive value. $17 at Corkscrew Cellars and Bottega Tasca.
readAn outstanding Elizabeth, maturing beautifully into a position of wonderful juxtaposition between the zesty vibrancy of lemon-accented youthfulness and the generous, toasty complexity of maturity. The finish is tight, tangy and energetic, maintaining lime zest vibrancy and notes of butter and roast nuts that hover with excellent persistence. $18 at Jim’s Cellars.
readRob Dolan has done a clever job of building weight and texture in to young vine savagnin, thanks to barrel fermentation and lees ageing. The oak is seamlessly melded, drawing out a long finish of finely textured structure and soft acid line. The fruit retains first say, with complex suggestions of grapefruit zest, subtle tangelo […]
readA refined and pretty sauvignon with lemon blossom and guava aromas and a palate of tangy passionfruit, lime zest and subtle green pea notes. It finishes long, clean and zesty, with a vibrant acid line. A value offering in the vast Marlborough sauvignon category. $15 at Templestowe Cellars.
readAn approachable lunch time claret style of fragrant cabernet of violet perfume and blackcurrant and cassis fruit, sourced from Mandala’s estate vineyard established at Dixon’s Creek 25 years ago. It presents impressive fruit concentration for an elegant and low alcohol cabernet, with notes of lead pencil oak hovering in the background, wrapped in graphite-fine, softly […]
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