Classic Heathcote shiraz, in the most elegant guise. Tyrrell’s vineyard is now twenty years old, and in 2012 it put forth lovely purity and focus of black plum and blackberry fruit. Refined tannins, vibrant acid focus and supportive dark chocolate French oak (30% new) unite to build finely textured structure, seamless line and lingering persistence. […]
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Beautifully even and delightfully crafted, this is a very sophisticated gris that embraces all the character of wild yeast fermentation in older barrels, without for a moment losing sight of its pretty lemon blossom aromatics and pure nashi pear flavours. Lovely flinty complexity of gunsmoke wafts over a well-defined palate, contrasting taut, zesty acidity with […]
readA delightfully refined release for Grosset, a chardonnay of graceful perfume and impeccable poise. Breathtaking lemon blossom, grapefruit and red apple aromas introduce a palate of pinpoint accuracy, propelled by perfectly supportive, integrated oak, laced into seamless harmony by a silk thread of impeccable acidity. At a total production of just 400 dozen, you’d better […]
readOne of South Australia’s greatest pinots, with a track record now spanning 20 vintages, attaining particularly lofty heights in the great 2012 season. This is a wine of remarkable fruit presence, succulent black cherry depth of grand cru proportions and breathtaking violet fragrance. It ripples with pure, fresh cherries and alluring stewed plums, driven by […]
readThe sheer vibrancy and purity of fruit is nothing short of a marvel from these grand, dry grown 1867 vines planted by Henry Best himself. The 2012 is just the 13th release, precociously backward on release, promising a monumental future, yet so irresistible now that it will take superhuman restraint to let it get there. […]
readSuch charm that it’ impossible not to fall for this vintage right away, yet it’s built with the stamina for long endurance. Great intensity meets medium-bodied grace in a core layered with violets, Satsuma plums, blueberries and black cherries. Nuances of liquorice, high cocoa dark chocolate and vanilla flash by along the way, but the […]
readA clever recipe that upholds varietal integrity while building character and interest. This is a fresh and accurate vermentino of pretty custard apple, nashi pear, lemon tea and honey notes. Maturation in six old barrels has created lovely fine texture, harmonising evenly with well-focused acidity, drawing out the finish long and even. Best price direct.
readKeith Tulloch’s fanatical attention to detail has crafted a semillon of focus, purity and youthful energy, even a year after harvest. It’s fine, focused and backward, with softly textured structure and even, harmonious flow, juxtaposing tightly coiled acidity, fresh lemon fruit drive and hints of lemongrass. A stunning and long-ageing vintage for Tulloch. Best price […]
readIgnore all preconceptions of this blend that you might have from cheap and nasty renditions, this wine is Vat 47 (80%) tweaked with a little Vat 1 (20%) and ludicrously offered at well under half the price of either. Quite how Tyrrell’s accountants have let this go on since the late sixties is beyond me, […]
readHusband and wife winemaking duo of Liz Jackson and Shaun Silkman of First Creek fame have joined forces to launch their own label, drawing on some of the best sites of First Creek Winemaker’s Reserve and some others beyond. From a single block of the Black Cluster vineyard, this is a wine with plenty of […]
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