Dalwhinnie Moonambel Chardonnay
The 2008 marks the 25th anniversary of Dalwhinnie Chardonnay in the Pyrenees in western Victoria, and the wine is still not missing a beat. With less oak used now than in previous vintages, the wine exhibits magnificent citrus and mineral flavours and aromas with a delicate honey flavour notes and texture. A truly elegant wine.
Fowles Wine Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Riesling
Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Riesling is an evocatively named wine from the stable of sustainable living exponent, Matt Fowles. Sourced from family owned estate vineyards high up in the Strathbogie Ranges in Central Victoria, the 'Ladies' Riesling is able to contain the perfect acid levels to produce an aromatic white of utmost power and austerity. Not lacking in any complexity or texture, this is a food style Riesling that will drink nicely tonight or sit comfortably in the cellar for the next 3 to 4 years.
Domaine Asmara Private Reserve Durif
Domaine Asmara Private Reserve Durif is a massive, full bodied wine that is totally opaque. Outstanding tannins structure with mouth watering mixed herbs and rip dark fruits luring in the back of the palate. Well balanced flavours and oak use. It will be a great cellaring candidate for the right cellar conditions.
Domaine Asmara Reserve Cabernet Sauvigon
Domaine Asmara Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with delicious ripe dark fruits aromas, great tannins structure with mouth watering dark fruits mixed with distinctive black currents flavours and oak. A great cellaring candidate for the right cellar conditions
Heathcote Winery Slaughterhouse Paddock Shiraz
Big and bold with lots of structure and layers of brooding dark fruit that lead into a lingering mocha finish.
Feudi di Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
Feudi di San Gregorio today epitomises the oenological renaissance of southern Italy, promoting a wine culture for the rediscovery of Mediterranean flavours. The colour is a definitive golden yellow with green reflections. There are sharp sensations of the Mediterranean: fresh flowers such as chamomile, yellow peach and candied orange. A white ideal for accompanying crustaceans, fish with sauces and grilled seafood.
Tyrrells Old Hut Shiraz
Ripe raspberry, some exotic spice and earthiness, maybe some boysenberry. Medium bodied here, with a good amount of earthy raspberry flavour, a layer of spice, perky acidity and a little grip from tannin. Runs out nicely on the finish, and feels pretty satisfying to drink. I like this. Character plus. More to come too, I expect. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jun 2017. Drink: 2019-2029. Price: $50. Rating: 93+/100.