Posted: May 12, 2022
Full of drink-young charm, yet also a wine of substance, this red was grown at Bannockburn and Pisa, and matured in old oak barrels. Deep, bright ruby, it is fragrant, with strong, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours and supple…
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Posted: December 2, 2021
Offering top value, this wine was estate-grown at Bannockburn and Pisa, and matured in French oak barriques. Deep ruby, it is fragrant, mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with generous, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, savoury notes adding complexity, and fine-grained…
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Posted: December 2, 2021
Already highly enjoyable, this estate-grown red was hand-picked from 23 year-old vines and matured for nearly a year in French oak barriques (27% new). Bright ruby, it is full-bodied, sweet-fruited and supple, with vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours, finely…
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Posted: December 2, 2021
A straightforward, well made, wine with a savoury fruit nose and nicely textured bright cherry palate.
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Posted: December 2, 2021
Pure varietal expression of light leafy fruit with a floral edge and oak taking on a supporting role. “Delicious!”
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Posted: April 24, 2020
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Posted: April 24, 2020
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Posted: May 1, 2019
Raspberry jam nose and warm sweet spicy berry flavours with a crisp acid finish.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
Fresh berries and cherries on both the nose and palate with some mouth-watering acidity.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
Nose is a fragrant mix of French toast and lemons with similar characters flowing through on to the fresh palate. “Wonderful!”
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Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate ginger and jasmine fragrances. Light and bright in the mouth with a long balanced flavour profile.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Classic Central pinot; generously fruited with dark berry and plum aromas, a silky yet tannic palate and a moderately long finish.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
A bright, creamy style of chardonnay that is all about subtlety and restraint. Light stone fruit, red apple and fresh pear flavours are supported by a gentle undercurrent of oak which is beautifully integrated. Would cellar though drinking well now.
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Posted: June 15, 2017
Pale pink wine with fresh pome fruit aromas layered with spicy yeasty notes. Complex fruit palate has elegance.
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Posted: June 15, 2017
Unusual metallic like pungency to the nose and a vibrant and tangy palate with a lovely soft complexity of flavours supported by good acid length and structure.
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Posted: June 15, 2017
“A warm, open, welcoming wine”, according to one judge. Pretty honeysuckle notes.
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Posted: April 26, 2017
Restrained nose; some cigar-like oak and intense cherry fruit. The long, firm textured palate has lovely presence of varietal fruit with the oak kept nicely in check. 5+
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Posted: April 26, 2017
Quite a savory style; lots of spicy dark fruit. Big mid-sweetness with firm tannin completion.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright ruby, mouthfilling red with very good depth of plum, berry, spice and herb flavours, ripe, supple tannins and a lingering finish. Delicious in its youth, but also worth cellaring. $28
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep ruby, youthful Bannockburn red with strong, ripe plum and spice flavours, a subtle seasoning of oak, fine-grained tannins and a floral bouquet. Rich, velvety and lingering. $42
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Easy-drinking, medium-bodied style with fresh, citrusy, slightly peachy flavours and an off-dry finish. $23
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Pale, light and vivacious, with a yeasty bouquet and crisp, racy palate, showing considerable complexity. $45
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Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark plum and cassis-like fruit with nutmeg notes and good use of oak. Gentle palate structure with some alcohol heat.
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Posted: April 3, 2017
A lovely elegant wine with a fresh fragrant fruit bouquet and bright lively palate with citrussy tones and refreshing acidity.
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Posted: April 3, 2017
Beautiful yeast autolysis obvious on the nicely ageing nose. The creamy palate is showing some upfront fruit sweetness encapsulated by the yeasty developed characters.
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