Albert has never been more polished and dignified, a wine of stature and depth, yet upholding impeccable poise and control. The fruit definition and density paraded here are something to behold, with depth and concentration of black plum and blackberry fruit, underlined by high cocoa dark chocolate and liquorice, lifted by a fragrant violet delicacy. […]
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Brown Brothers has sold its historic Whitlands vineyard to Domaine Chandon, to instead focus sparkling production in Tasmania. There’s no question Tassie is the most exciting frontier for fine fizz in the country, but Whitlands has made some of the best sparkling wines on the mainland, and this is the last from Brown Brothers. It’s […]
readGrace meets grandeur. A wonderfully dense, compact and coiled McLaren Vale shiraz, impressively dark and vibrant in hue, and deep in its black plum, blackberry and liquorice fruit. An impeccably shaped core is suspended by long, taut strands of finely textured tannin structure, drawing very long and linear through the finish. Wow. Best price direct.
readDistinguished, coiled and driven, this is a blend of impeccable structure, fragrant finesse and enduring longevity. It’s restrained, gently and alluringly floral, with rose hip notes and wonderful purity of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit and pepper of focused purity. Fine chalk mineral tannin texture is particularly pronounced in V&A Lane, a signature of this part […]
readUniting fragrant, elegant, medium-bodied lift with intensity, depth and structural confidence is a hallmark of the greatest cabernets, embodied compellingly here. Excellent, exact, crunchy red- and blackcurrants and rose hip fragrance ride over a commanding core of black fruit intensity, all tightly caged in firm, finely structured tannins. Dark chocolate oak supports a long and […]
readIn 25 years of Moda, 2012 is set to go down among the greatest and longest-lived. The power and concentration on parade here are monumental, a towering structure of looming grandeur and yet simultaneously graceful and streamlined, impeccably scaffolded by firm, fine, dusty, tightly strung tannins and lively fruit vibrancy. Such a paradox is only […]
readExacting craftsmanship on display in an exceptional season, Xanadu has secured its position within Australia’s top chardonnay set with breathtaking white floral fragrance, exactingly honed precision, magnificent intensity, endurance and poise. Oak hovers subliminally under the fruit, propelling taut grapefruit, lemon and white peach fruit with tension and generosity, graceful elegance and confidence. The finish […]
readThis is a relatively late release by WA standards, and at four years of age it upholds impressively vibrant, bright aromas and flavours. It’s a cabernet of well-defined varietal integrity, layered with black- and redcurrants, capsicum, coffee and notes of grilled tomato. The finish, is long, even and age worthy, well-structured with lively acidity and […]
readIn the most talented of hands, Margaret River cabernet is capable of grand intensity, delicate fragrance and dignified poise. The definition, depth and purity of fruit on display here are nothing short of astounding. Perfumed rose hip and violet aromas permeate from start to finish. The depth of crunchy black- and redcurrant fruit is magnificent, […]
readWith fragrant rose petal perfume over a crunchy core of black- and redcurrant fruit, this is a honed and tangy release with a refreshing grace and elegance unusual in this warm season. It displays more prominent acidity and finer tannins than many, too, making for an elegant and enduring style. Oak is well balanced and […]
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