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2013 Kirrihill Clare Valley Vermentino
Tropically accented Vermentino with a lemony undertow and substantial body. A good example of why we should be wary of making assumptions based on listed ABVs. Melon and stonefruit mid-palate weight, some herbaceous notes. A few sugar coated almonds. Texture … Continue reading
2013 Golden Grove Vermentino
Good to see an Australian Vermentino that engages with body and texture at a meaningful level. Ultimately I think it falls a little short of the mark in terms of execution but the intent bodes well. The lees, wild ferment and … Continue reading
2013 Red Claw Winery Edition Heathcote Vermentino
This year sees the first of the Red Claw “Winery Edition” small batch releases. They will be available through the cellar door and on-premise with the varieties and blends changing from year to year. It seems a good opportunity for … Continue reading
2013 Oliver’s Taranga Small Batch Vermentino
Fiano may be the superior grape but it’s Vermentino that’s gaining the head of steam in Australia. So be it. Tastes and smell of sour lemons, herbs, sea shells, melon and rind. The palate offers curves and refreshment in roughly … Continue reading
2013 Dowie Doole Vermentino
Huzzah! Textural Vermentino. Not just some generic dry, crisp white wine to serve with sardines. Something far more interesting and enjoyable. Vermentino the way it’s meant to be. Grapes are from a one acre planting in the Wetlands vineyard, McLaren … Continue reading
Vale WWEI: Prepare to Meet Your Maker
Vale interloper Gods listen. Or at least that’s the conclusion I came to at the end of a three-day junket in McLaren Vale earlier in July. To begin with, I kind of muscled my way into the Queensland “Meet Your … Continue reading
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2012 Oliver’s Taranga Small Batch Vermentino
Pleasing to see more suitable white varieties being produced in McLaren Vale; Vermentino, Fiano, even Chenin Blanc have shown some promise. Grapes that can retain natural acidity in warmer climates. I still think there’s a place for Roussanne, Viognier and … Continue reading
2011 Fox Creek Vermentino
Vermentino has a future in Australia, no doubt – but I do wonder if we sometimes take too safe a route with the variety. This version from Fox Creek marks that problematic well. Fresh and floral with lemon and orange … Continue reading