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COLOUR Deep crimson with bright purple hues. AROMA Crushed mulberry and blackberry, with savoury layers of woody spice and black pepper. PALATE The palate is generous and vibrant, loaded with juicy plum and black cherry character. Notes of black pepper and sweet spice add complexity. Tannins are fine and pervasive creating length and savoury texture. CELLARING This wine may be enjoyed on release but will find further complexity over three to four years from vintage. Ray Jordan 94 points. "This exceptional blend of Shiraz, Malbec and Tempranillo has been a winner for Deep Woods from the outset, consistently delivering a wine that punches...

Tim Atkin 94 points. "From premium Stellenbosch vineyards, the Delaire Graff Botmaskop is a meticulously handcrafted blend of noble red varietals. Whole berry fermented to ensure gentle extraction of flavours and matured in 50% new French oak for 16 months, the Botmaksop is a classically styled blend. Powerful, yet elegant and polished, it displays aromas of dark berry fruit, spice and cassis. The softness of tannins and balance in structure complete this wine on the palate."   Decanter World Wine Awards 2024, Gold Medal.  

Platter 4.5 Stars. Double Gold Medal Veritas 2020. Trophy, KWV Best Fortified 2021. 44% Tinta Barocca and 56% Touriga Nacional VINIFICATION Directly after picking, the grapes were cooled to 5°C, crushed and cold-soaked for five days. Thereafter, the grapes underwent a cycle of gentle punch downs six times per day and were then fortified with a combination of wine and un-aged brandy spirits when the desired sugar levels were reached. The wine was matured in 20-year old oak barrels for 12 months and was released only after a further 12 months of bottle maturation. TASTING NOTES Uplifting and beautifully weighted. Polished red berry fruit...

Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Winemag Top 10. Tim Atkin 90 points.  Rich in tropical flavours, the Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc has its origin in distinctive vineyards within the Coastal region. Whilst they lie within proximity to the cool Atlantic Ocean, each has its own unique terroir contributing to a complex and deliciously rich character. Wooded Semillion (8%) adds to a well-balanced and multifaceted structure.  It was left on the lees for 5 months post fermentation, adding to the depth of flavour. TASTING NOTES Our Coastal Cuvée is rich in tropical fruit flavours, underpinned by layers of...

Made by the team at Rockburn. Winery Note: Our Devil’s Staircase wines are inspired by the winding road leading from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Sourced from several Central Otago vineyards, the Devil’s Staircase Pinot Noir takes the willing down into the realm of decadence and Bacchanalian delights. Here, everything is pleasure spiced up with a bit of naughty. The unrelenting Central Otago environment tortures the vines whose twisted limbs produce a wine worthy of absolution; strong and sensual with lashings of dark fruit, sinfully succulent and devilishly good. The flavours are practically immoral,...

Organic. We selected this fine rose from a lineup of 40 different labels from Provence. It ticks all the boxes for us....lifted aromatics, good acidity, full flavoured with a long, refreshing dry finish. Hard to beat. VARIETALS Grenache - 50%; Cinsault - 30%; Syrah - 20% FLAVOR Light pink in color, with violet shades, this wine possesses a memorable and complex aroma. A lively wine that is smooth and possessing a certain whisper of sweetness. Very fruity, this rosé is particularly well suited as an aperitif or with salads and vegetable dishes.     

BLEND Sauvignon Blanc 85.3%, Semillon 14.7% COLOUR Vibrant pale lemon with green hues AROMATICS Aromas of thistle, gooseberry, tropical fruits, and white blossom PALATE Flavours of thistle, gooseberry, tropical fruits, and white blossom combine with the use of slightly smoky French oak and regular batonage to provide a lovely depth of flavour, and creamy texture accentuated on the long-lasting finish. MATURATION Barrel and tank for six months – 35% new French oak AGEING POTENTIAL Ten years WINEMAKING The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon used for this wine was machine harvested in excellent condition in the cool of the night...

Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2021. Andrew Caillard MW 96 points. Medium pale colour. Fresh and intense lemon curd, apricot, white peach aromas with marzipan notes. Beautifully balanced wine with deep set lemon curd, apricot, white peach, orange rind flavours, fine loose-knit chalky textures, superb mid-palate viscosity and crunchy fresh acidity. Very good density and vinosity. From 1941 plantings. Drink now – 2028. 12.8% alc 96 points. Magnolia 1941 Semillon (100%) 641 bottles produced. No Fining, No Filtration. Tasting notes: Lemon, lemon rind, lemon curd, marzipan, nougat, saline, oyster shell and mineral lines. NOTE FROM WINEMAKER...

Gold Medal Melbourne Royal Wine Show 2022. Gold Medal Perth Royal Wine Show 2022. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN WINE GUIDE 2023, 93 points. The panel enjoyed the vibrancy and dense floral/fruit concentration in this wine, so I was not surprised to find out there is 12 per cent malbec in the blend. Value for money is through the roof. This is big on flavour, a little juicy up-front, finishing with plush, dry tannins. Classical blackcurrant, tapenade and cocoa powder. Drink now or cellar and enjoy for up to five years.RJ COLOUR Purple black with a vibrant purple rim. Showcasing a beautifully intense, deep colour from the inclusion of Malbec and the...

James Suckling 91 points. The tradition of Piedmontese wine takes on noble contours in the "Raimonda", which takes the Barbera d’Alba DOC to a higher level, where aromas and sensations contribute to giving a great personality. The grapes ferment in contact with the skins for 7-8 days at a controlled temperature of 28-30 ° C, and then refine for a year, both in barriques and in large wood. Another nice Fontanafredda’s masterpiece.

An ancient grape variety, historically indigenous to the Tortonese hills, Timorasso, now brought back to life by taking the name Derthona. Timorasso  is one of those wines that could be described as a “red dressed as white”, an overabused expression used to describe white wines with a particular and abundant structure. The area where the vine is cultivated in Piemonte borders Lombardy, Emilia and Liguria: the  Colli Tortonesi . Timorasso, which was on the verge of disappearing in the late 1980s, was rediscovered in the early 1990s by Walter Massa. And so the district started working again with this powerful yet elegant...

5pc alcohol.    Colour Straw-yellow with golden highlights.   Bouquet Explosion of aromas that are strongly reminiscent of the smell of the muscat grapes the wine is made from: in particular hints of ripe pear, white peach, honey, locust tree, linden and orange blossom, sage and lemon.   Flavour Thickness shows mainly on the palate, with a mouth-filling sensation that nicely balances the sharpfreshness and remaining pétillant prickle of the fermentation. Highly persistent, it clearly conjures up the light and warmth of just-picked bunches of ripe muscat grapes.     ...

Tasting notes The colour is ruby-red with violet highlights. Very intense, vinous fruity nose which is very nice and lingering. Its pleasantly dry, robust taste is well-balanced and velvety, with a marked almondy aftertaste. Pairings It is excellent served with hot starters, pasta dishes, vegetables and not over-elaborate meats.   "Proprieta in FF" 

Only 3986 bottles made. 5 Stars & 19/20 (95) Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, June 2022  (2020 Vintage) "Deep, crimson, lighter on edge. The nose is intense and full, packed with blackberries, cherries, floral and bark fragrances alongside dark herbs and spice. Medium-full bodied, herbaceous aromas of thyme and pine lead the palate with black pepper and cardamon, unfolding cherries, blackberries and rich floral fragrance. The fruit shows a sense of purity, calmly supportive in the background with integrated acidity. Powdery tannin extraction coated the mouthfeel with a light grip and silky veil. This savoury Pinot Noir...

Ranked no 4 best value champagne Winesearcher July 2024. Beautiful pale pink, fine and persistent perlage. The notes of red fruits (blueberries, wild strawberries, currants, raspberries), with good mineral rind and citrus notes of bitter orange emerge immediately. In the mouth it is persistent, with an intense fruity finish. Balanced. 100% pinot meunier. 50% is current vintage, 50% reserve wine from previous vintages which adds depth and complexity to the final product. Aged for 24 months before release. Dosage 9g/litre.

95/100 Halliday's Australian Wine Companion, James Halliday "Plush. Thick. A salubrious sheen of impeccably poised oak and sensitively extracted grape tannins meld with just enough freshness. Generosity, the calling card. The fruit and arsenal of herb- to spice-inflected flavours sing above the structural frame: black cherry, damson plum, licorice, Asian spice, hoisin and baby back ribs. Slick, long and immensely satisfying." Drink by 2036 95/100 The Real Review, Stuart Knox "Deep and intense ruby and purple colours coat the glass. A nose of chocolate, blackberries freshly-crushed and oyster brine. With all that visual and...

95 Points - James Halliday - Halliday's Wine Companion 30yo vines, hand-picked, destemmed, whole berries, open-fermented, 8 days on skins, only free-run juice, 3 months in old puncheons, 3 months in a concrete egg. A rare thing: a mataro that is full of juicy fruit and soft tannins. WINERY NOTES: Aromas of forest floor, blackberry and thyme. It is an amazing wine with true presence and vibrancy. Rich, juicy, textural and earthy with delicately balanced acidity. Cellar now — 2033. Total production 1920 bottles. #95

James Suckling – 93 Points Gold Medal, Global Organic Masters, 2021. Gold Medal, McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2021. Gourmet Wine Traveller, Nick Stock – 93 Points Certified organic Low preservative Vegan Friendly. Wine Front 94 points. 94 points & GOLD Winefront Small Batch range is something about freer winemaking approach and here grenache. Lively, quaffable, good detail, layers of spice, red berry fruit, rose water, dry-amaro-tinged acidity. Lovely! Such a pleasing, delicious and finely wrought drink. Very good in any shade. - Mike Bennie. Deep, rich and textural, 2020 Egg Grenache presents the complete package. We only made...

James Suckling – 94 Points McLaren Vale Wine Show 2021 – GOLD – 94 Points Silver Medal, Global Organic Masters 2021. Quite pale ruby, watery rim. Interesting nose, some ripe red berry fruit, crushed starwberry, also some apple and almost herbal, stemmy notes, touch of apple. Palate too, lovely mix of soft, ripe, perfumed cherry and strawberry fruit, then some stemmy, herbal character, dried flowers, layered, complex interesting wine with touch of spice, some dry fine tannin, but core is lovely soft red berry fruit. Nice balance too. Fresh, long, lifted. Hard not to drink. Just a touch natural on the finish, bit of apple....

We have scoured the Italian landscape looking for the best truffle paste we could find. (Nothing is as good as fresh but unfortunately they are seasonal and often unattainable.) Most pestos have a black truffle content of 5% or less, and the list of artificial ingrdients added can be quite confronting. We finally settled on this fine product from the Giuliano family in Umbria. It is head and shoulders above competing products we. have seen in Singapore. No artificial ingredients.  The Black Truffle Sauce (summer truffle 20%) is the easiest product to cook with all kind of ingredients. It’s delicious strength and perfume make it...

93 points Sam Kim "Delightfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark cherry, raspberry, thyme, toasted nut and subtle mushroom characters. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and roundness, wonderfully supported by silky texture and fine-grained tannins, finishing persistent and very tasty." (4/2020) 91 points Bob Campbell MW "Supple, savoury Pinot Noir with dried herb, floral, violet, spice, cherry and raspberry flavours. An appealing wine in a medium-bodied style, with a backbone of bright acidity." (8/2020)

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 5 stars. Ripe and expressive aromas leading to layered tropical and citrus fruits on the palate. Complemented by a long and fresh finish. WINEMAKER’S NOTES The fresh juice was settled after a gentle pressing for 48 hours. The majority of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness. The cool fermentation provided layers of flavour whilst retaining the fresh fruit characteristics that Sauvignon is famous for. A small portion was fermented in aged barrels to add texture and complexity. This wine was estate bottled.

This Rosso di Montepulciano from Il Conventino is able to best enhance the strong union between the Tuscan winemaking tradition and the modern winemaking methods of organic farming. Here the native grapes prove, once again, that they can give wines of the highest quality that speak of passion, belonging and innovation. Vinified in steel vats, aged first in Slavonian oak barrels and then for 3 months in the bottle, this full-bodied wine surprises for its very pleasant nose and marked freshness: you can appreciate every sip. Ruby red color. On the olfactory analysis the fruity scents of plum and blackberry predominate; then follow aromas of...

Wine Enthusiast 92 points. New leather, wild berry, camphor and dark spice aromas lead the nose along with a whiff of game. Made with 85% Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo and Colorino, the linear, understatedly elegant palate shows Marasca cherry, licorice, dried sage and ground clove. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity provide support. Kerin O’Keefe. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano de Il Coventino comes from vineyards rooted on clayey and tuffaceous soils at 400 meters above sea level, a peculiarity that inevitably marks this wine, making it memorable from the first sip. Vinified in steel tanks and then aged for 24 months in...

"Gosh, this is good. Super-supple fruit that achieves both plushness of tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. Cabernet from Geographe has a really generous chocolate character that is woven through the blackcurrant and cassis fruit. It makes for pleasurable drinking. Add to that a whack of malbec and the resulting wine is floral, satisfying, elegant and delicious. Great effort. 94 points" Erin Larkin Published 03 August 2022. colour | Dark crimson nose | Ripe fresh aroma of black plums and berries with dusty edges. palate | A core of sweet fruit, blueberry and black plum, entwined with fresh savoury French oak giving ripe and plentiful...

Age of vines 25 years Grape variety Chardonnay Ageing Half French oak barrels and half in tanks. No new oak. Origin of wood: Allier, Vosges Bertranges. Wine remained 12 months in barrels and in tanks : blending before bottling. Viticulture Pruning style: Guyot simple. Manual harvest. Green work (de-budding, leaf-thinning,...) Triple sorting: in the vineyard (twice) and in the winery on sorting table Winemaking The grapes are pressed upon arrival at the winery. We practice a fermentation with a low temperature to keep all the flavours. We start the alcoholic fermentation in vats to have a regular fermentation, then when alcoholic fermentation...

The Burgundy Pinot Noir from the Justin Girardin estate 2022 offers a beautiful ruby colour and a fresh and elegant nose. Fresh and elegant nose. Red fruit aromas. Supple wine, lightly structured, fruity and fresh. Age of vines: 50 years old Grape variety: Pinot Noir Ageing: French oak barrels Origin of wood: Allier and Vosges 50 % in oak (no new oak) 50% in tank Wine remained 15 months in barrels. Viticulture: Pruning style: Cordon de Royat and Guyot simple Manual harvest Green work (de-budding, leaf-thinning,...) Triple sorting: in the vineyard (twice) and in the winery on sorting table Winemaking: Grapes are destemmed, put into vat...

Age of vines 25 years. Grape variety Pinot Noir. Ageing French oak barrels. Origin of wood: Allier and Vosges 25% of new oak. Wine remained 15 months in barrels. Viticulture Pruning style: Cordon de Royat and Guyot simple. Manual harvest Green work (de-budding, leaf-thinning,...). Triple sorting: in the vineyard (twice) and in the winery on sorting table Winemaking Grapes are destemmed, put into vat at 12°c during 5 days (cold pre-fermentary) to extract the primary aromas. Indigenous yeasts. Smooth extraction respecting the grape variety, terroir and vintage. Fermentation lasts around 20 days. Tasting notes The bouquet is ripe and fresh,...

Justin's Tasting Note: "This wine delivers delicate notes of redcurrant, blackcurrant and blackberry mixed with fine spices. Its style and finesse form a beautiful classic set that will appeal to all." Age of vines 40 years Grape variety Pinot noir Ageing French oak barrels. Origin of wood: Allier and Vosges 15% of new oak. Wine remained 12 months in barrels. Viticulture Pruning style: Cordon de Royat and Guyot simple Manual harvest Green work (de-budding, leaf-thinning,...) Triple sorting: in the vineyard (twice) and in the winery on sorting table Winemaking Grapes are destemmed, put into vat at 12°c during 5 days (cold...

Terrasse is a seamless, skilfully blended cuvée of Chenin Blanc with 54% Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne. Barrel-fermented and aged in older oak, it's floral, spicy and intense, marrying citrus, pear and clementine flavours and a touch of tannic grip. 2023-28. Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)  93/100.

Second wine of Anwilka. A great cooperation success between Bruno PRATS (Château Cos d'Estournel), Hubert DE BOUARD (Château l'Angélus) and Klein Constantia. The name "UGABA" refers to a tradition of the Xhosa people, the second language group in South Africa after the Zulu. The Xhosa leaders designated warriors who had distinguished themselves by valiant deeds of bravery as UGABA men whose mission would be to maintain peace and order. Varietal: 56% Shiraz, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec 14.5% alcohol. Harvested by hand in crates, sorted before and after destemming, crushed over...

70% Corvina and Corvinone; 30% Rondinella, Croatina and Molinara. Light ruby in color, the nose has copious smoky mineral, a touch of fresh tobacco and cherry scent. Light medium in body, with a broad mouth feel and good acidity, fine tannins provide very good structure and focus. The flavours are slightly herbaceous and very savoury, with a great deal of saliva-inducing mineral. The finish is well balanced, firm and reserved, and has very good length.

WINERY NOTES: Blend of Pinot Noir 60% and Barbera 40%, aged in neutral oak barrels for 8-12 months. Rollone is a blend of Barbera and Pinot Noir, grown in our vineyards in Rocchetta Tanaro. The idea of ​​this blend is to create a balanced and harmonious wine that combines the elegance and aromas of Pinot Noir with the structure and depth of Barbera. Rollone is an immediately pleasant wine, versatile in combinations and also perfect as an aperitif wine. Tasting notes Color: intense ruby ​​red. Aromatic Profile: fruity and floral, there are small red fruits, notes of jasmine and gardenia. Development of tertiary aromas with bottle...

FELICE MOSCATO D'ASTI DOCG Made from Moscato grapes, produced in Canelli (Asti) Felice is our Moscato d'Asti, extremely pleasant, sweet but refreshing. Its moderate alcohol content and its elegant effervescence make it particularly suitable for any convivial and holiday occasion. It is great as an aperitif or cocktail wine. Alcohol: 5-5.5% Tasting notes ​ Color: straw yellow. ​ Aromatic Profile: fruity and floral, notes of lychee, grapefruit and white peach. Scents of acacia flower and wild sage. ​ Taste: elegantly sweet with light effervescence, fresh and clean finish. Pairings: typically considered dessert wine, this Moscato...

FUTUROSA ROSE’ PIEDMONT DOC Rosè wine made with Barbera and Merlot grapes Futurosa is a very interesting rosé wine with an excellent vocation for food pairing. Obtained from a blend of Barbera and Merlot, Futurosa elegantly combines the strongest qualities of the two grape varieties: the structure and acidity of Barbera are perfectly balanced by the power and roundness of Merlot. Alcohol: 12-13.5% Tasting notes ​ Color: bright rosé. ​ Olfactory profile: elegant and intense, fruity notes of strawberry and small red berries. ​ Taste profile: full-bodied, fresh, elegant and persistent. Pairings: Futurosa is...

Variety: 100% Glera Residual sugar: 1 g/l Alcohol: 11.5% Sizes: 0.75 L This wine, created by the third generation of the Dal Bianco family, comes from vineyards cultivated using organic methods that observe Nature’s timing, without forcing the plant to produce a high yield and without using chemical fertilisers. The wine is sleek, flavourful and pleasant on the palate with the balance of acidity and softness enhanced in the lingering aromatic finish.

Winefront 93 points. Reflecting the mixed planting of old vines, a complex and intriguing aromatic mix of atypical muscat aromas with white peach and nectarine, honeydew, lemon sorbet and grapefruit pith. A firm palate of ruby grapefruit astringency combined with nervy acidity, homemade lemonade sweet and sour balance give a truly eclectic, unconventional white wine.

JH 95. The year was unusual, with cabernet and shiraz ripening at the same time (shiraz is usually first). 50% of this wine was co-fermented and left on skins for a month, the other parcels separately vinified, all parcels matured in French hogsheads. A very complex wine of high quality. Whether it captured '17 is another question. James Halliday Published 01 August 2020. #95

JH 95 From the east-facing bottom block, Selectiv'-harvested, primary fermentation in grape bins, 65% of the must (cuvee) 35 days maceration, the other portion on skins for 16 days, the combined parcels matured in French hogsheads (30% new) for 17 months, 190 dozen made. It flaunts its sexy oak in a devil may care reprise. James Halliday Published 01 August 2020. #MAX

Region: TUMBARUMBA. Harvested from grapes grown around 480 meters these cool-climate wines in the McW 480 Estate range are filled with freshness and vibrancy. Enjoy vibrant flavours from great heights. The McW 480 Pinot Grigio is floral and aromatic with lifted spice and delicate rose petal aromas. A light to medium bodied wine with spicy nashi pear and crisp gala apple flavours. The palate is aromatic, crisp and long with a lingering spiciness and clean refreshing finish.

Fruit off Quarry Hill vineyard near Murrumbateman. A noir red with a purple tinge to the rim, then a decadent, structured wine follows. A mass of dark plums all spiced up with savoury oak following through on the full-bodied palate. While there’s a succulence within, there are also ripe, compact tannins keeping the wine firmly in shape and leading to a slightly drying finish.95 points. Jane Faulkner Published 16 August 2022 The Single Vineyard range is site specific, showcasing individual style and personality, delivering wines of terrific nuance and detail. The McWilliam’s winemaking team continually strive for quality, pushing...

Tim Atkin 93 points.   Tasting Notes Very deep, youthful colour with an intense garnet hue. The nose shows dark and red fruit mixed with a slight mint note. Still young and intense, the palate is structured and packed with ripe blue berries and wonderfully elegant tannins. Dark chocolate and salted liquorice on the finish. This is a powerful vintage despite the challenging season and will provide great complexity with further maturation.   Ageing Potential 10 - 15 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.   Blend Information 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tim Atkin 93 points. Tasting Notes Very bright pale-yellow colour with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose of apricot, peach, pear, lemon zest and floral notes with hints of toasted almonds. On the palate the wine is well structured and linear but retains generous focused stone fruit flavours with sleek, balanced, and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit underpinned by minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish.   Ageing Potential Ageing potential of up to six years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.  

Tim Atkin 96 points. "Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Very classic Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note also evident on the nose. Still young and intense, promising further maturation potential. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins."  

Rated 92 by James Suckling Aromas of crushed plums, black tea, fresh flowers and blackberries. Medium-to full-bodied with silky tannins. Notes of coffee and black licorice on the palate mix with the black fruit and berries. Nicely balanced intensity. Drink now. JS.   Winery Deep purple red. Intense nose with plum jam, small red fruits, with an overtone of caper and spicy hints. Fresh, well balanced, structured and persistent. This is a full bodied wine with very soft tannins. Renowned winemaker Dr Riccardo Cottarella has been crafting the Morgant wines for over 20 years.   #WIN

The Drumlin vineyard sits in the Gibbston sub-region. It is a tiny plot that produces exceptional fruit. Typically the wines that are derived give " delicate white pepper and fennel seed notes over a core of fresh pears and peach blossoms plus a touch of herbs. With a great backbone of acidity on the light to medium-bodied palate, this off-dry styled wine has plenty of earthy / stony notes complimenting the apple and pear characters, finishing long." Wine Advocate.

WINERY NOTE: Gamay, the way forward when you want something uncomplicated, refreshing, delicious and red -THE summer red for sure. Gamay is the hallmark variety of Beaujolais, at its best making wines with the ability to age, equally though amazing when young, especially from younger vines. Ours is pure fruit, delicious acidity, with just enough structure and weight to make it serious fun. Serve chilled or at room temperature, this is designed to drink now. Note: – this wine has minimal sulphites, unfined, unfiltered – store it cool, drink it young and don’t worry about a thing. Certified Organic –Muirkirk Vineyard,...

This iconic semillon is made from block LO-07 of the Lovedale Vineyard, planted on a sandy, ancient seabed in '46 by Maurice O'Shea. Like all 2018s, the wine is boldly flavoured and generous in proportion, with a pillowy mid-palate bursting with fresh pear, lime curd and a touch of smoked almond. As the wine will only expand with time, I would enjoy it now with its lovely mix of richness and freshness. 95 points. Toni Paterson Published 23 July 2024.

Inspired by the first visit of a reigning monarch to Australia in 1954, today Mount Pleasant Elizabeth is the embodiment of the synergy achieved by combining the noble grape variety Semillon and the Hunter Valley. Having been placed in the cellars for extended bottle age, this small parcel of Semillon now enjoys the benefits gained from patience. The nose opens with fragrant floral notes of citrus blossom, followed by zesty ripe lime and mandarin aromas. The wine is fine, tight and pure. Reflective of the aromas the wine tastes of fresh lemon and limes. The texture is light, bright and pure with a fresh line of acidity along the palate....

Hand picked, racked to used oak for natural 10-day fermentation, the barrels topped and stirred for eight months. I'm convinced fiano has an exceptional future in many parts of Australia, what with its inbuilt texture, structure and savoury citrus flavours. This is a fine example of the variety. 93 points. James Halliday Published 02 August 2023.   Region: Hunter Valley, NSW Winemaker: Adrian Sparks   Growing Conditions A beautiful growing season, with dry weather during winter followed by gentle spring rains rejuvenating the vineyards. Healthy vines with a perfect balance between canopy and crop and an abundance of water made...