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2011 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon
Includes splashes of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Good but perhaps overly predictable for the money…or at least for my money. Sweet, concentrated cassis with gum leaf and a ripple of raspberry. Fleshy Cabernet stuffed with ripe fruit flavour and … Continue reading
2012 Moss Wood Amy’s
Amy’s what you may ask? An assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot from Glenmore Vineyard in the Yallingup area at the northern end of the Margaret River GI. Lots of jubey, jelly like fruit. Xmas cake spice … Continue reading
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2013 Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay
Much of my preferred Margaret River Chardonnay comes from cooler vineyards in the southern parts of the region. That’s the case here. Pears, tangy and slightly tart grapefruit and stonefruit. Sourdough, butter, meal and nuts underneath. Finishes pebbly with the … Continue reading
2013 Howard Park Miamup Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc from the southerly regions of the Margaret River GI with the Semillon sourced from more central areas. Mostly tank fermented, a few batches in barrel. Nettles, passionfruit, and lemony extension. Minor level of sweatiness. Has body and intensity. … Continue reading
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2014 Miles From Nowhere Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc
Clean, crisp Margs Sauvignon Blanc. Nettles, passionfruit, melon and herbs. A hint of spice. The acidity isn’t nail-biting, just refreshing. Has a back-palate if not extensive length, finishing on a note of fresh lemon and a suggestion of pineapple. A … Continue reading
2014 Miles From Nowhere Margaret River Chardonnay
March of the 2014s. Doesn’t it make you feel better? Another Stelvin seal which comes off attached to its sleeve. It seems to happen more often these days. Stewed pear, melon and grapefruit. Sweet with a little tang through the … Continue reading
2011 Blue Poles Reserve Merlot
A (relatively small) increase in price may well lead to more sales. Wine is funny like that. A more compote-like character to the raspberry fruit high-tones than I remember from previous releases. Spicier too; cloves, cinnamon and fennel seeds. The … Continue reading
2011 Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon
One of my favourite Australian Cabernet Sauvignons. It isn’t cheap but it is in form. A multiregional blend with 75% of the grapes coming from the Leston Vineyard in the Margaret River and the remainder from the soon-to-be-named Abercrombie Vineyard … Continue reading
2012 Xanadu Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon
Strong imprint of the region, impressive depth and length. Balanced and not overdone. Mulberry over cassis with glimmers of redcurrant. Bay leaf, assorted spice. A little dip in the middle but it doesn’t impact the line. Long strand tannin and … Continue reading
2009 Forester Estate Yelverton Reserve Cabernet
Forester Estate have always frustrated me but this is downright confounding; $62 for what seems to be no more than a pizza wine. I guess you’re paying for the word ‘Reserve’ on the label. Unsatisfactory depth of flavour at the … Continue reading