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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
2012 Howard Park Flint Rock Chardonnay
Grapes are from the Mount Barker subregion of the Great Southern. Indigenous ferment in tank and older oak. Some wildness on the nose but it’s like biting into a hybrid of fresh nectarine and white peach on entry. Love 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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2011 Yangarra High Sands Grenache
Curious wine. Not so much on account of the quality displayed by the previous release or how good the 2012 looked when I had a sneak peak at it last month. More a matter of the 2011 Yangarra Estate Grenache … Continue reading
2012 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Chardonnay
Doesn’t have the length of the 2012 Ten Minutes by Tractor single vineyard Chardonnays but it’s still a very good rendition of the variety. Subtle florals, melon, nectarine and white peach leaning into fig. A line of minerally acidity plays … Continue reading
2013 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay
Forward, slightly chubby and quite voluptuous. It’s an entry level wine for Ten Minutes by Tractor from a compact vintage and that’s very much how it feels and tastes. Shortbread, caramel, grilled peach, pineapple, nougat and woodspice. Cedary oak and … 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
2010 Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir
Heftier, oakier and more tannic than the standard Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir (which I prefer). Totally balanced though. I just feel it doesn’t have the dynamics I find so attractive in the less expensive offering. Puffs out its chest and … Continue reading
2012 Yangarra Estate GSM
Gee willikers this is very fine McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre. 54%, 18%, 12%. Rather tight on opening but after a double decant it’s far more communicative. Continued to improve over three days of tasting suggesting a bit of cellar … Continue reading
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