Impressive value as ever from this delicious little Spanish quaffer, packed with surprising depth of accurate, succulent black plum and black cherry fruit, underlined by hints of liquorice, dark chocolate and finely textured tannins. A wonderfully supple style of persistence and appeal. $13 at Auscellardoor and Jim’s Cellars.
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Spice Trader is a fantastic value Langhorne Creek blend that captures the black plum, black cherry and savoury spice of shiraz and matches it evenly with the blackcurrant, leaf and firm, fine tannin structure of cabernet. There are notes of Langhorne Creek eucalypt tucked into its folds, well framed in dark chocolate oak. Stonking quaffer […]
readA well crafted and enticing quaffer of excellent purity and freshness of red and black fruit and spice, with a finely textured palate and soft, supple tannin support. The sweet raspberry and strawberry fruits of grenache and the structure of shiraz are lifted by the spicy floral notes of touriga. Great value at $10 at […]
readAn elegant, spicy and refreshing Mudgee shiraz of pepper, greengage plum and watermelon fruit, underlined by fine, peppery tannins that carry a long, even finish. An enticing BBQ quaffer, that captures a refreshingly cool style for this warm region. $12 direct.
readGreat value Spanish tempranillo that captures the black and red fruits and savoury, earthy spice of this variety, set off with fine, dusty tannins, making for an affordable quaffer. $10 at United Cellars.
readAustralian wines have challenged the views of leading wine experts at Italy’s biggest annual wine fair, Vinitaly in Verona this week, who say screw capped wines are inferior. Australian wine writer and presenter Tyson Stelzer, who was named International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year 2015 at a gala dinner to open the fair, […]
read2014 was a concentrated season in which Eden Valley riesling shows heightened flavour and acidity. In the right hands, they unite to create balance and beauty. This is a beautifully pure and fragrant style of precise lemon blossom, spicy lime juice and crunchy granny smith apple. It’s generously full-flavoured and impressively persistent, making for alluring […]
readKen Semmler planted merlot in his St Jakobi vineyard in 1980, and this release is one of the best Australian merlots I’ve tasted in a long while. It’s a bargain, too. Distinctly merlot and classically Barossa, this is bright, crunchy and engaging style that confidently confirms Wayne and Brenda Dutschke’s decision to make merlot a […]
readThe low cropping 2014 season produced impressive intensity, great persistence and excellent acid line in Pewsey Vale, yet with the expansive body and textural mouth feel to make it engaging from the outset. It’s delightfully fragrant and expressive in its pure lime zest, granny smith apple and lemon juice characters. One of the greats in […]
readElegantly medium-bodied and light on its feet yet closing with depth and persistence, this is a shiraz with a dash of viognier, enlivening all the theatrics of violets, rose petals, blueberries and red cherries. The fragrance and poise upheld here are something to behold, and the tannins are sufficiently fine and supple that there’s no […]
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