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2013 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier
There’s no mistaking it as anything other than a Shiraz Viognier but if you have any time for the blend in cool climates then I urge you not to write it off. Incorporation of whole bunches and 5% Viagra…I mean … Continue reading
2013 Ravensworth The Grainery Blend
Made up of Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Where’s the love for Fiano, Savagnin and Arneis I ask you?! Co-fermented in demi muids (600 litre French barrels). Busy, busy. So many layers. Best to … Continue reading
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2013 Ravensworth le querce Sangiovese
One of the best Australian Sangioveses I’ve tasted. On its tenth vintage so I’ve taken my time getting to it. Deeply cherried with excellent sweet-savoury interplay. Almond skins, dried herbs, orange peel, a dusting of cocoa and plenty of leathery, … Continue reading
2011 Gemtree White Lees Shiraz
Shiraz poured on top of white grape lees left in new French oak. Velvety, full-bodied and mouth-filling. Smells (unsurprisingly) yeasty and somewhat more unexpectedly of orange blossom. Saturated black and purple fruits, milk chocolate, red strap licorice and pepper. Big, … Continue reading
2013 Logan Weemala Riesling
One of a number of Rieslings from Orange looking to a bit of residual sugar to tame the naturally high acidity the region can generate. Apple blossom, lemon, herbs, passionfruit and flint. Clean and slightly curved with a suggestion of … Continue reading
2012 Quartz Hill Viognier
Quartz Hill have quite a knack with Viognier…and it’s by no means an easy grape to work with. The image is of the 2010 but the label remains the same. Alluring perfume, texture and flavour. Honeysuckle, musk, crème caramel, tangerine … Continue reading
2011 Gemtree The Phantom Red Blend Three
A curious blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Mataro, 15% Petit Verdot and 10% Merlot. Even more curious in its cohesive articulation. Layered flavours and plenty of them. Cassis, plums, Autumn leaf, wet bark, violets, chocolate and brine. It exhibits … Continue reading
2012 Yangarra Estate Mourvèdre
Most of Yangarra’s Mourvèdre goes into their GSM, which is wise manoeuvre as far as I’m concerned. Despite the urge of most of Australia’s wine media to make the variety the new black I still think it’s best utilised in … Continue reading
2013 McWilliam’s Appellation Series Orange Sauvignon Blanc
Another wine in the McWilliam’s Appellation Series – designed to highlight regions within NSW. Orange was of course the sensible place to head for Sauvignon Blanc. By and large in the clean, crisp mode with a couple of tweaks. Intense … Continue reading