An age-worthy cabernet of textbook precision is a rare find at this price. Straight cabernet fruit from Wilyabrup and northern Margaret River presents accurate aromas of leaf, tomato bush, redcurrants and cedar. The palate is built around fine-grained, graphite, unashamedly firmly-textured tannins that envelop blackcurrant and capsicum fruit of impressive persistence, supported by impeccably gauged […]
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An exactingly crafted blend that exemplifies the savoury definition and longevity of the understated 2009 vintage, yet with the well-poised and intricately polished fruit profile that defines the modern Peter Lehmann style. Considerable fruit concentration and definition are on show here, capturing the vibrancy of crunchy redcurrant and leaf of cabernet (70% of the blend), […]
readThe very finest Caillard Mataro yet, a fitting tribute to an outstanding season, showcasing what the Barossa can achieve with this variety. At a refreshing 13.6% alcohol, there is an enticing air of elegance and refinement to this release, fragranced with violet perfume and laced with dried flowers, mixed spice, dried herbs, rhubarb, red berry […]
readEncouraged by his long-time friend and contemporary Peter Lehmann, Dudley Ruediger planted cabernet in the Barossa at the height of the vine pull scheme in the late 1980s. More than three decades later, at the age of 83, he still tends those same vines of his low-yielding vineyard on the border of Light Pass and […]
readVarietal credentials are on full parade in this value-for-money lunchtime cabernet. Flavours of crunchy blackcurrants and violet perfume carry long through a refreshingly medium-bodied palate of tangy acidity and fine-boned tannins. Great value at $7 at Wine Bay.
readA beautifully elegant and textural rosé that harmonises cabernet franc, pinot noir and shiraz into tangy pomegranate, tomato leaf and guava flavours, finishing crunchy, dry and refreshing. The tongue-tingling tang of its cool, high altitude acidity makes for a lively and tightly composed summer refreshment. $20 at Cracka.
readAn enticing and impressive 2011 Barossa red, this is a vintage of soft, supple tannins, making for an earlier drinking WillowBend. Layers of spice, black plums and rhubarb and a lifted rose hip perfume define a spicy and vibrant style of lively red fruits, finely textured tannins and lingering fruit persistence. $20 direct.
readThe low yielding 2012 vintage in the heights of Orange has given birth to a zesty and focused sauvignon of blackcurrant bud, mint leaf, grapefruit zest and guava fruit, underlined by taut, cool, high altitude acidity, layers of lingering fruit concentration and a crisp finish. A well crafted wine of subtle texture and pleasant balance. […]
readHow many Queensland wineries could you name? Most locals might have difficulty listing more than a handful. It may come as a surprise that the sunshine state is now home to no less than 177 wineries.
readTrevor Mast, longstanding winemaker at Mount Langi Ghiran and legend of the Victorian wine industry in Australia passed away last night, following a five year battle with younger onset Alzheimer’s.
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