The new release Dragonfly Series of wines has me eager to sample what Willow Bridge are doing at the Estate level. Most of them are keen drinking at an affordable price. This is my pick of the current releases. It’s elegant and has a degree of understated complexity not often found below $20.
Spicy, smoky French oak encases plusher black fruits, plums, peanuts, dark chocolate and anise. There’s even a minerally graphite dimension to its form. Tannins aren’t totally finessed but they are savoury and long. A plate of the right food and you’d be a very happy little camper indeed. 91
Region: Geographe
Alcohol: 13.7%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $17
Tasted: July 2013
This and the Longhop might fill the sub $20 shiraz category nicely..
Yes, two of the best I’ve seen and both happen to suit my personal tastes very neatly as well