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2013 Mr Riggs Ein Riese Riesling
The second off-dry Riesling I’ve tasted from the Adelaide Hills. Neither have done much for me. Very round in the mouth. The fruit feels flaccid and formless. A bit of friction at the end. Paw Paw, baked apple and lime … Continue reading
2013 Main & Cherry Sangiovese
Silver medal – Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland Wine Show 2014. Umm, ok. Partially matured in a large egg-shaped ceramic amphora with 70% in old French hogsheads. Aromas bring to mind a Cherry Ripe spread lightly with tinned corn. Loads … Continue reading
2013 Bleeding Heart Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Short review and probably not much more warranted. Tropical, fruit forward little bastard. Mango, melon, passionfruit and citrus. Inoffensive. Works hard for the dollars. 85 Region: Adelaide Hills Alcohol: 13.2% Closure: Screwcap Price: $12.99 Tasted: June 2014 http://bleedingheart-mclarenvale.com.au
2012 S.C.P Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo
The initials, as you may already have guessed, are Stephen Pannell’s. Thought this may be a Vintage Cellars exclusive but thankfully it isn’t. Drink now Nebbiolo. Abundant red roses. Cherry, cola and black fruits. Suggestions of leather and earth. Medium-bodied … Continue reading
2013 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay
The evolution of the M3 continues. Ever slimmer. Wish I could say the same of myself. Adam Wadewitz is firmly in the driver’s seat by now. Ok Wadda, not the easiest vintage to kick things off. Wadya got? Youthful banana … Continue reading
2013 Wirra Wirra The Twelfth Man Chardonnay
From the Lenswood subregion of the Adelaide Hills. As always there’s a hefty amount of cashew, toast and cinnamon oak in the mix. All French, 35% new. It’s a mere pup and needs more time in the bottle to integrate. … Continue reading
2009 S.C. Pannell Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo
Stephen Pannell’s high regard for tannin must make Nebbiolo a rewarding variety to work with. Plenty of ripeness and density here but an earthen and savoury dimension lies buried at its core. Dark, sweet brambly fruit over cherries and tar … Continue reading
2013 Bleeding Heart Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc
I’m curious as to why Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc isn’t more popular. Not that I’m enamoured by the regional expression myself but the primary fruited inoffensiveness it generally offers would seem to me to be exactly what many consumers are … Continue reading
2012 Hill-Smith Estate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
The kind of Chardonnay that will make a lot of consumers happy without being flabby or formless. Slightly buttery but has the requisite acid/mineral definition to prevent the flavours from going off the rails. White peach, apple and praline with … Continue reading
2011 Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Tempranillo
Tempranillo from the Adelaide Hills. There may be a certain synergy between the grape and the region but this isn’t the best example. Some florals and red cherries but also a barnyard note. The back palate is all rusty nails. Hard and … Continue reading