In 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 […]
readA refined and magnificently crafted Margaret River cabernet sauvignon that unites tobacco and cedar with fragrant and elegant fruit of definitive blackcurrant and violet appeal. It’s crunchy, tangy and finely structured, confidently crafted for the long-haul, intricately scaffolded in a cage of firm, fine tannins. In the midst of such classical restraint, fruit depth and […]
readMarrying graceful, fragrant beauty with distinguished structure and grand longevity is a tightrope act that defines cabernet’s most compelling incarnations. There is breathtaking purity and focus on display here, with a remarkable core of rose hip, redcurrant and tobacco. Its fragrant allure is mesmerising, yet in no way overt, slowly rising and blossoming. The palate […]
readA magnificent and opulent core of ripe mulberry, intense cassis and crunchy blackcurrant and capsicum fruit denotes an expansive and generous cabernet. It’s all tightly contained within a tense cage of firm, fine tannins and dark chocolate oak, which unite to draw the finish out very long. It’s at once explosively voluminous and tightly compact, […]
readDensity and generosity meet immaculate purity and tightly scaffolded structure, as layers of dark fruit intensity wash over dark chocolate oak and into a finish of streamlined focus, enduring persistence and impeccably polished balance. There’s an elegant liveliness in the midst of such concentration, with fragrant lift and bright acidity. Tannins are very finely textured. […]
readThis is a Cape Mentelle of tightly coiled restraint and classical elegance. Its medium hue is not particularly deep for this warm vintage, reflecting its understated alcohol and well-tempered palate weight. Layers of crunchy red- and blackcurrants coast effortlessly through an impressively long finish, charged by tangy acidity and superfine tannins of mouth filing structure. […]
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