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2008 Shiraz 91 points @ Ozwinereview
Andrew Graham reviewed our newly-released 2008 Shiraz where he describes the wine as: “fragrant and meaty style that is – and I very much apologise for the cliche – rather Northern Rhonish. It’s Crozes Hermitage like, if we are going for exacts, and presents as a very drinkable and enjoyable Shiraz” … Continue reading
2009 Sauv Blanc in The Weekly Review
Ben Thomas writes: “From a cool-climate region better known for riesling and its reds comes this fresh sauvignon blanc. Aromas are on the herbaceous end of the sav blanc spectrum mixed with quince and tropical fruits. It has flavours of lemongrass, gooseberry and tropical fruits and comes with a lovely mouthfeel … Continue reading
2006 Pinot Noir – 90 points in the Big Red Wine Book
Campbell Mattinson writes: “It has a bit of grunt, this pinot, so not suprisingly it has meaty, spicy aspects to its more varietal cherried flavours. It also has a bit of acid and tannin, which makes us think that it’s worth popping a few bottles in a cool, dark place for … Continue reading
2007 Rosé at Winefront
Campbell Mattinson tasted the 2007 Pinot Noir Rosé and writes: “…a dry, acidic rose, built for daring drinkers. It tastes of lemons and rose-petals, raspberries and toast and there’s even a bit of tannin here too. It’s red-salmon in colour and sits distinctly in the dry, savoury category of rose…”. … Continue reading
2005 Shiraz – 90 points at Winefront
Gary Walsh’s writes of the 2005 Shiraz: “…medium to full bodied with dark cherry, plenty of spice and some dried herb flavours. Tannins are smooth and fine grained suspended in a slightly slippery texture. Spicy finish of good length… Rated : 90 Points Drink : 2009-2011″ The full review is available to Winefront … Continue reading
2006 Pinot – 91 points from Campbell Mattinson at Winefront
Campbell Mattinson writes: “…tastes of both savoury and sweet meats matched to red and dark cherried fruit flavour, and on top of that there’s quite a bit of peppery spice. It’s one of those wines that straddles various styles of cool climate pinot noir and shiraz at once, in a … Continue reading