Nick Glaetzer may have made headlines by winning the Jimmy Watson with Tasmanian shiraz, but pinot noir is where his real passion lies, and his flagship is the proof. An alluring fragrance of berry compote, violet perfume, sarsaparilla and mixed spice carries through a tangy and spice-laden palate of impressive red cherry and mixed berry […]
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“I’m not trying to achieve a style, as I was in the past, but to let the vineyard express itself,” says Steve Lubiana. “I’m realising that less is more, and relying on the vineyard to provide the complexity.” Sasso is the embodiment of his philosophy, a flagship assembled from barrels displaying concentration and subtlety. A […]
readBeautifully refined chardonnay of well-defined white peach and grapefruit flavours and taut lemon juice acidity. There’s a wonderful contrast here between high-tensile Tassie fruit and the layered complexity of gunflint and lees autolysis. Outstanding, mouthfilling texture and brilliant length exemplify fine craftsmanship. $30 at Cracka and Trio Wine.
readPeter Dawson and Tim James are legends of Australian wine, friends for almost as long as I’ve been alive, and have recently conspired on this new project from a single Derwent Valley vineyard more than twenty years of age. This wine delivers every bit as high as the expectation of the reputations of the two […]
readThis is one of Australia’s most pristine vintage sparklings, seamlessly melding aged complexity of roast nuts and butterscotch over a pure and pristine fruit backbone of white peach, preserved lemon and red apple. There are lovely complexing nuances of anise, cinnamon, ginger and wild honey, ultimately finishing linear and taut with a full, fine bead […]
readIt’s difficult to believe that this wine even exists. Winemaker Alain Rousseau reckons he’s only made two good botrytis wines in Tassie, one at Moorilla and now this. Just 1000 bottles for cellar door, he suggests it took four or five kilograms of grapes to make each half bottle. In this context, the price looks […]
readEileen is looking more graceful than ever in 2010, a vintage that will go down among the greats. Layered with complexity of gunflint, subtle charcuterie and lees funk yet all the while upholding magnificent poise of primary fruit, grapefruit and lemon with a hint of fig. Oak is well gauged, present yet consummately supportive, and […]
readNot one but two little Tassie devil’s to kick of your Olympic weekend! This is fantastic value in Tassie grigio, presenting the understated restraint of the season, while maintaining a perfumed lemon blossom lift and elegant, primary crunchy pear and lemon zest flavours. Impressive persistence and balance, finishing textural and long. $17 at Aussie Wines, […]
readA taut and honed vintage for Ninth Island, true to the season in its understated crunchy pear and lemon zest notes. It’s firmly acidic and will benefit from a couple of years to soften and build. $17 at Cracka.
readFGR has ascended to the lofty position of one of Tassie’s most important medium sweet rieslings. 2011 will land in October and you’re the first to hear about it because this is an outstanding season for this wine, deriving energy and vitality from the cool conditions. A gorgeous bouquet captures the edgy mood of the […]
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