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In our present state
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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2012 Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay
Such a reliable performer over the years but the last three vintages of Kooyong’s Clonale Chardonnay really have offered amazing value for money. Actually, they’re just really good wines – regardless of what you pay for them. I think the 2011 … Continue reading
2011 Citadine Red Hill Chardonnay
Wild yeasts, predominantly old French oak and a bit of lees stirring. A characterful but ultimately unconvincing wine. Throws up exotic and at times just plain weird aromas. Tangerine, botrytis-like apricot nectar, rubber, melon and something that reminds me of polished old … Continue reading
2011 Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Vineyard Chardonnay
Broader and more intense than the Wallis Vineyard. It’s powerful, nutty and savoury but still relatively light on its feet. A wash of leesy cheese, honeysuckle, stonefruit and struck match on the nose. The palate has a feeling of unity to … Continue reading
2011 Ten Minutes by Tractor Wallis Vineyard Chardonnay
Delicacy, elegance and focus have always been traits of the Wallis Vineyard and the 2011 growing season has brought them into even greater relief. Such a pretty wine, all floral with detailed high tones. The acidity is driving but balanced, folding … Continue reading
2011 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Chardonnay
The 2011 Ten Minutes by Tractor Chardonnay lacks the length and finesse of the single vineyard offerings from the same year. Still, it offers fulsome fruit flavour, a good clip of oak and a buttery texture with cool vintage acidity … Continue reading
2011 Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay
Always a go to Chardonnay for me, the Kooyong Clonale has been in tip-top form of late. As much as I enjoyed the 2010, I called the 2011 as a better wine again on release…but I didn’t review it straight … Continue reading
2010 Montalto Estate Pinot Noir
A rather luxe Pinot from Montalto Estate. Ripe and mouth-filling with a fair amount of oak supporting the mostly dark fruits. Plums, black cherry, assorted sweet spice and a little earth. It’s regional and well crafted in its own way but … Continue reading
2012 Eldridge Estate PTG
A blend of equal parts Gamay and Pinot Noir, thus the name PTG – a reference to Bourgogne Passetoutgrains, a cuvée of the two grapes. It’s typically big on drinkability with less emphasis on complexity – a wine designed to … Continue reading
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2010 Montalto Estate Chardonnay
There’s much to like about this Montalto Estate wine but I do wish the oak was dialled back a bit. I’m of the opinion that, at two years of age, the wood should have pretty much fully integrated into a Chardonnay. Instead there’s … Continue reading
2011 Circe Red Hill South Vineyard Pinot Noir
Tasting Circe’s two single vineyard Pinot Noirs from 2011 side by side is certainly an experience. I’ve much love for this Red Hill South Vineyard expression already, which isn’t to say it won’t age. In fact, I’m pretty sure it … Continue reading