Encouraged 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 […]
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Varietal 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. […]
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