Fraser Gallop makes its presence known not in volume or gloss but in classic, savoury, structured definition. There’s a classic, old-fashioned feel to the style, in all the best ways, yet in time its elegant violet fragrance and beautifully medium-bodied black fruits slowly emerge. A dignified and carefully crafted cabernet blend for the long-haul. $33 […]
readMargaret is one of the most graceful and alluring wines of the vintage, revealing its pedigree slowly, reticently, yet with great assurance. This release from this 1973 Wilyabrup vineyard is one of enticing grace and poise, built around a focused core of black- and redcurrant fruit, still tightly coiled and reticent in its youth. Dark […]
readBlack fruit depth meets fragrant violet lift. Vasse Felix captures ripeness, intensity and fruit concentration in a well-honed, medium-bodied style, built for the long-haul. Tannins are well structured and supportive, yet very fine and polished, drawing the finish out very long. Another great Vasse Felix for the cellar. $30 at OurCellar.
readA pretty, fragrant bouquet of violets, blackcurrants and black cherries heralds a palate at once fragrant and elegant, exactingly focused in its varietal precision and tight-grained and confident in its tannin profile. There are complex notes of sweet tobacco leaf, cedar and graphite. Impeccably honed, this is a beautiful and enduring Xanadu, the essence of […]
readAn elegant and fragrant Margaret River cabernet of pure rose bud, redcurrant and tobacco aromas. The palate is refined and medium-bodied, presenting the perfect tension between fragrant delicacy and confident structure. Impeccable fruit remains the focus from start to long finish. This is a new release, currently only at cellar door.
readWith impressive purity and refinement, this is a Margaret River cabernet that sustains fragrant rose hip perfume amidst accurate black- and redcurrant fruit integrity. It’s classic, refined and finely structured, backed by firm, fine tannins of enduring confidence. An excellent release for Killerby and a great value expression of Margaret River. $26 at Cracka (2011).
readThere is a generosity, even an opulence to this vintage of Flametree, making for an intense core of fruit presence, yet intricately controlled and focused at every moment. Blackcurrants, cassis and blackberries are compacted into a tight core and suspended by rigid, tense cords of finely structured tannins and tangy, crunchy acidity. It finishes very […]
readThere is a generosity and a glossy opulence on display in this single vineyard Wallcliffe cabernet that transcend its conservative alcohol level and refreshing price. Deep-set blackcurrant and blackberry fruit are controlled by finely structured French oak tannins and bright acidity, lingering long with notes of dark chocolate. Best price direct.
readThere is intensity and magnitude to this vintage of Hay Shed Hill’s single vineyard Wilyabrup cabernet, yet at every moment maintaining focus and control. Layers of blackcurrant, redcurrant and cassis fruit are intricately framed in firm, fine tannins of impeccable balance. It finishes very long and enticing, presenting a grandeur well beyond its price. $20 […]
readAn affordable Margaret River cabernet merlot in an elegant and light, lunchtime claret style. Gentle berry fruits are underlined by finely textured tannins in a perfumed, crunchy, fruit-focused guise. It’s ready to drink now, or any time in the next few years. $14 at Dan Murphy’s.
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