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In our present state
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Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2012 Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay
Leaner and more linear than the Adelaide Hills model yet still has some creaminess. Orchard fruits, sourdough, melon and nougat with a wheat germ aftertaste. A strong line of acid and good mineral presence but…the oak sits firm and heavy … Continue reading
2013 Zeppelin Eden Valley Riesling
Not a Riesling for the cellar but it’s drinking alright now. Juicy enough anyway. Limes, florals and green apple with bath salts. At the price you might wish for more detail and focus. The acidity is a touch coarse and … Continue reading
2011 Teusner The Gentleman Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
We’ve recently moved onto the 2012 of Teusner’s The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon but I’ve got a soft spot for the 2011 and as I’m sure it is still out there in retail land, thought it worthy of a review. Luncheon … Continue reading
2003 Pewsey Vale 10 year Cellar Aged Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling
A few years back I attended the launch of a Pewsey Vale Riesling with winemaker Louisa Rose. Pewsey Vale’s The Contours Riesling has always been released as a five year-old wine in the past and while that’s a step in the … Continue reading
2013 Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling
Juicier than the 2013 Henschke Julius Riesling. The acidity isn’t as fine and it doesn’t have the same level of reach but it offers ample early drinking pleasure and a lot of refreshment. White flowers, lemon barley, Bickford’s lime cordial … Continue reading
2013 Henschke Julius Eden Valley Riesling
This is actually my favourite wine in the entire Henschke portfolio. A lot cheaper than the Hill of Grace as well. Quietly insistent flavour, fine acidity and extensive length. The simple things. Kaffir lime, grapefruit, spice, aniseed and green apple skins. … Continue reading
2013 Teusner The Empress Riesling
Sourced from a couple of vineyards. Sounds like things were kept reasonably simple: “One vineyard on the edge of High Eden and a small 50ish year-old patch just out of Keyneton. Some oxidative juice handling on the Keyneton batch but … Continue reading
2011 Teusner The Playground Six Million Dollar Eden Valley Shiraz
The Playground series from Teusner is available from their cellar door outlet – Artisans of the Barossa – and presents an opportunity for the winemaking team to explore parcels of grapes with an increased sense of freedom. From the press release: … Continue reading
2010 Radford Spice Bush Shiraz
20% new French Hogsheads with some whole bunch incorporation. Matured in barrel for 30 months. Has quite a bit of Rhone-like stink and some prominent rustic notes of tanned animal hide but there’s also plenty of upfront black and purple … Continue reading
2013 Sons of Eden Freya Riesling
It will be interesting to look at these 2013 classic dry Clare and Eden Valley Rieslings next to their 2012 counterparts in ten years time. If I were a betting man I might have a flutter on the former showing … Continue reading