Classic, inimitable, signature 707: blockbuster and towering, yet focused and controlled, packed with all manner of density and exacting varietal definition of black- and redcurrants, cassis, cedar, tobacco and violets, even a hint of mint, over a solid core of dark chocolate American oak. Density is impenetrable, intricately riveted together without a hairline gap between […]
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Predictably coiled and reticent at this young age, quite flattering for this succulent and sumptuous release. Juicy blueberry and blackberry fruit, cherry liqueur and fresh liquorice straps assemble over layers of dark chocolate. Its glossy appeal lingers very long on a finish of great concentration and confident poise, underscored by fine, supple and supportive tannins. […]
readYattarna’s trajectory toward graceful refinement has hit new heights of laser line, crystalline structure and pristine grace in 2012. Gorgeous fragrance of grapefruit blossom, white peach and lemon, projecting a delicacy and grace particularly noteworthy for Yattarna. The palate is impeccably fine and elegant, with delicately placed layers of fragrant white fruits positioned on a […]
readThe 30th consecutive release represents one of the great vintages for Magill. Swirling with blue and black fruits, mixed spice, liquorice and high cocoa dark chocolate, this is a powerful and deeply concentrated expression of the inimitable personality of this vineyard in the Adelaide suburbs. There is a succulence and a glossy polish to this […]
readAll the multifaceted complexity and pristine character that we adore in Bin A: struck flint, gunpowder and bacon fat, hovering confidently over a breathtaking core of white peach, fig, and impeccable precision of cut lemon and grapefruit. To present such complexity and presence while upholding exacting definition, undeviating line, monumental persistence and fine, chalk mineral […]
readA stark contrast to the mesmerising 2010, this is a savoury, gamey St Henri of dry, herbal character, skeletal and bony, lacking in depth, mid-palate presence and connectedness. Tannins are angular and firm and the finish falls away abruptly. In its credit, colour is impressively full and vibrant, and some black fruits began to emerge […]
readA commanding and distinguished Bin 407 that will go down among the greats and longest lived. Exacting varietal precision of blackcurrants, redcurrants, tobacco and cedar coasts under a rising, lifted violet perfume, over a backdrop of finely structured dark chocolate oak. It’s assembled with molecular precision, bolting textbook varietal definition to grainy, firm, crafted tannins, […]
readEvery year I have the opportunity to judge Bin 389 pre-release in The Great Australian Red competition, and it never shows at its best at this young age. It’s predictably closed up like a trap on the eve of its new, early release date of mid-October 2014. Vigorous decanting and hours and even days of […]
readClassic Marananga of brilliant colour, packed with milk chocolate, all manner of succulent dark berry fruits, liquorice and a hint of soy. It’s soft, supple and simultaneously confident in its finely structured tannin presence and lingering persistence. A signature vintage for this style, perfectly reflecting the generosity and approachable warmth of this district, though it […]
readIn the style of the stonking 2010 Bin 28, though without the same gloss and polish, this is a wine layered with black fruits of all kinds, mixed spice and liquorice, even a note of pot pourri. It has density and presence, yet agility and poise, thanks to layers of firm, powdery tannins, well balanced […]
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