60% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot. James Suckling 92 points. Bright, deep ruby red. The aroma is intense, rich in red fruits and earthy tones. This is a medium-bodied wine, with good Sangiovese acidity and a soft and round Merlot texture: good balance between fruit and soft tannins, with good structure, making this a wonderfully complex and elegant wine, with a persistent finish .
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Leone Rosso 2018 DOC (JS 92)
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Rosso di Montalcino 2018 DOC (VM 92)
Vinous Media (Antonio Galloni) 92 points. This is Brunello’s younger and smiley brother, obtained from the same Sangiovese grapes and the same Montalcino area but destined to be consumed sooner. Montalcino, the land where Sangiovese expresses itself best in the whole world and where wines that can last centuries are born, can also produce a great young red wine. Outstanding quality at this price. An ideal food wine as the freshness and brightness of the acidity cuts through any cheese or fatty foods. Perfect partner for a pizza. #TAVOLO
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Rosso di Montalcino 2020
Organic. Made with certified-organic fruit. Intense and brilliant ruby red. Fine, complex with vinous aromas reminiscent of Sangiovese and suggestions of small ripe red fruits such as cherries, raspberries and blackberries together with floral elements and specifically violets. Communicative wine that satisfies with its harmonic fullness. The silky effect comes from tannins balanced with the fruit and alcohol. Good persistence, extremely pleasant. QUANTITY PRODUCED: 20,000 bottles
Driftwood Artifacts Margaret River Cabernet 2019 (JH 94)
Gold Medal - Sydney Royal Wine Show 95/100 - Sydney Royal Wine Show With 4/4/3/1% malbec/shiraz/petit verdot/cabernet franc. Matured for 18 months in French oak (38% new). Really brilliant. This has cassis, raspberry, salted licorice, hints of salt bush and bay leaf, fine crushed black pepper, briny acidity and plump yet fine mouthfeel. It is shapely. This is another producer on the rise in Margaret River, and this is a wonderful wine. Seek it out. 94 points. Erin Larkin Published 14 February 2022
Driftwood Artifacts Margaret River Meritage 2020 (JH 95)
95 points, James Halliday Wine Companion. 41/36/20/3% petit verdot/malbec/cabernet sauvignon/other. Matured for 16 months in French oak (25% new). Delicious, in a word. There is plentiful tannin – fine, soft and shapely – and loads of fresh fruit: blackberries, raspberries, pomegranate, blood plums and red apples; with spice and additional flavours galore (dark chocolate, nutmeg, star anise, a strap or two of red licorice, fresh tobacco leaves and fennel). This is very good. Erin Larkin Published 12 May 2022. 41% Petit Verdot, 36% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Other. Colour Deep violet red Nose Bright and inviting this classic blend...
Driftwood Margaret River Artifacts Malbec 2020 (JH 93)
Gold Medal, Margaret River Wine show 2021. "Malbec is a key variety in Margaret River, not only for its suitability as a blending partner for cabernet sauvignon, but also as a standalone wine. In addition to this, Margaret River's strength is its ability to produce wines of extraordinary power and grace, without heavy weight in the mouth. This wine, for all the preamble, is exactly that. Bright, layered, spicy, ripe, plush and delicious; medium bodied and full of flavour. Beaut. 93 points." Erin Larkin Published 03 August 2022. BLEND 95% Malbec, 4% Shiraz, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon COLOUR Deep violet red. AROMATICS Ripe cherry and pomegranate...
Driftwood Margaret River Artifacts Shiraz 2021
BLEND 95% Shiraz, 3% Tempranillo, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon COLOUR Deep vivid violet red. AROMATICS Ripe boysenberry and black cherry aromas on the nose are enhanced by a vanilla coconut overtone. PALATE The palate displays brambly forest fruits and aniseed flavours framed by spicy oak, rounded tannins and a soft acidity contributing to a wonderful finish. OAK MATURATION French and American oak barrels AGEING POTENTIAL Drink over the next 5 – 10 years.
Edulis Rioja Crianza 2018 (JS 90)
James Suckling 90 points. Edulis Crianza is a red wine from the Rioja developed by the Altanza winery. This winery, founded in 1998, is located in the town of Fuenmayor (Rioja Alta). Edulis Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo. The grapes come from vineyards planted at an altitude of between 380 and 500m on clay-calcareous soils and ferrous clay. For maintenance and cultivation of vineyards, non-chemical herbicides or pesticides are used. Edulis Crianza development is carried out using a conventional winemaking. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28°C and lasts 12 to 15 days....
Evans & Tate Single Vineyard Malbec 2019 ( 2 Trophies, JH 92)
Trophy, Best Other Varietal, Wine Show of WA 2020. Trophy, Best Other Varietal, Margaret River Wine Show 2020. Gold, Best Other Varietal, Wine Show of WA 2021. Gold, Best Other Varietal, Margaret River Wine Show 2021. James Halliday Wine Companion 92 points. Fruit from the Carter Road vineyard in Wilyabrup. Matured in French oak puncheons (12% new). Densely flavoured and structured, this is a big wine. Supple tannins shape the vibrant fruit and usher it through to the finish. Plenty to like, and certainly a great food match. Erin Larkin Published 13 August 2021. Colour Dark red, glazed cherry Aroma Perfumed aromas of citrus and violets with...
Evans & Tate Wild Cape Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (RJ 93)
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...
Finca Villacreces Pruno 2019 (WA 92)
Wine Advocate 92 points. The 2019 Pruno has some unusual aromas reminiscent of pine needles, balsamic and faintly herbal with moderate alcohol (they harvested early in this warm year) and with very good balance and harmony. The aromas and flavors are pure and defined, and it's tasty, easy to drink and has very fine tannins. Among the finest Pruno of recent times. LG Jun 2021. #JAN
Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo 2020 DOC
100% Nebbiolo. When young, it features a fragrance which is wonderfully spontaneous and full of surprise: in its bouquet, colour, and generous, velvety body this Langhe Nebbiolo brings out all the typical qualities of the magnificent vineyards it is made from. Later in life its colour becomes garnet-red with strong orange shades, and its nose deepens, with traces of withered flowers, such as roses and, above-all, geraniums. Its warm, soft, well-bodied flavour is velvety and well-balanced, lingering in the mouth Red fruit, bright, spicy, perfumed, some new leather in the mix. Medium bodied, light rasp of tannin, fresh fruit, autumnal notes,...
Forest Hill Highbury Field Cabernet 2020 (JH 91)
James Halliday Wine Companion 91 points. This is sitting very pretty; for all the characters we want and look for in wine, especially one in the low $20s. Cassis, exotic market spice, judiciously utilised oak and length beyond its price-point. Very smart. Erin Larkin. Dark crimson with purple hues. Aromas of blackberries, florals, dark chocolate and bay leaf. The palate is plush and medium bodied with blackcurrant, savoury and spicy flavors. Fine and long tannin structure. #WA
Forest Hill Highbury Field Shiraz 2019 (JH 92)
Erin Larkin for James Halliday's Wine Companion 92 points. Intense bright purple hues. Lifted aromas of blue fruits, satsuma plum with spice notes. Flavours of blueberry and spice. Medium bodied but dense with ripe tannin and well balanced natural acidity. WINERY NOTE: Our Shiraz was picked then de-stemmed into a combination of small open fermenters, maintaining as many whole berries as possible. In addition, we also filled small vessels for 100% whole bunch fermentation. Fermenters were pumped over or plunged by hand twice a day; temperature was held around 25°C. The wine was then pressed to Burgundian oak ranging in size from 225L to 600L...
Gemtree Cinnabar GSM 2019 Organic (SM 96)
2019 McLaren Vale Wine Show Gold - 95 Points James Halliday 93 points. "A 70/22/8% blend, the grenache and mataro hand-picked, the shiraz by Selectiv'-harvester. The result is whole berries, open-fermented, 7 days on skins, transferred to French oak for completion of fermentation and maturation. Great colour, bright, full and clear. The texture of the wine is likewise bright. Good now, seriously good 2-5 years hence." Drink by 2027. JH. 96 Points - Stuart McCloskey “This is a beautiful wine to drink. Seamless, the fruit is ripe and plush, the tannins pillowy with some lift from a judicious line of acidy. I will say that the tannins and...
Gemtree Luna La Fresa Rose 2020 (Organic)
WINERY NOTE: Certified organic and biodynamic, Low preservative, Vegan friendly. Grenache and Tempranillo When the grapes taste this good in the vineyard, we take a very simple approach to winemaking. The grapes are hand-picked, cooled and lightly pressed using the free-run juice only. Luna de Fresa is everything we love about Rosé; dry, fresh and mouth-watering! Drink Now: Strawberry characters continue on to the palate, along with cherry and the delicate flavour of lychee. The wine is soft, textural and easy drinking. #ROSES
Greystone Nor'Wester Pinot Noir 2018 (SK 93)
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)
Guimaro Vino Tinto 2021 (WA 92)
Wine Advocate 92 points. The young red 2021 Vino Tinto is one of the first 2021 reds from Galicia that I taste from bottle. 2021 is supposed to be a return to the conditions of the vintages from yesteryear—cooler and with less ripeness, lower alcohol and more acidity but also viticultural challenges. This is always a sure value, and it is mostly Mencía with some 15% other local reds (Brancellao, Merenzao, Garnacha Tintorera, Mouratón, Negreda, Sousón, Caíño...) sourced from old vineyards. It is young and fermented in stainless steel and was kept in contact with the lees for four to eight months before being bottled unoaked. This has a...
Head Red GSM (Barossa) 2019 (JH 96)
"50% grenache, 30% mataro and 20% shiraz from 25-76yo vines, wild yeast-open fermented with 10% whole bunches, 14 days on skins, daily plunging and pumpovers, 500 dozen made. Beautifully and harmoniously structured and textured, clarity and purity its watchwords." James Halliday 96/100, Aug 2020 This is the second style of wine to be produced under the ‘HEAD RED’ range and like the ‘HEAD RED’ Shiraz is essentially a barrel de-classification. Always picked on the cusp of ripeness with some whole-bunches retained for the fermentation which is more of an infusion than an extraction. The fruit here is sourced from 5 different Grenache...
Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2020
Winery Notes: A strong vintage for Pinot Noir in the Yarra Valley, both upper and lower. The wines benefited from the longer hang time provided by a cool January and February, allowing flavours to fully develop. 100% Yarra Valley fruit, predominantly hand-picked Harvested Feb-March 2019 10% whole bunch fermented Hand plunged in open fermenters Combination of yeasts including indigenous fermentation Matured in French oak for 9 months, 10% of which was new 4 days of cold soaking at 10C preferment Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years
Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2021
A hero variety for the Yarra Valley and our pride and joy. A Pinot that carefully balances cerebral intrigue and pure drinking pleasure. It’s like a riot of berries laid over a bed of fine silky tannin. Jump in, you’ll love it. Region: Yarra Valley Alc/Vol: 12.5% Smells like: Blueberry, boysenberry, cherry and earthy dried spices Tastes like: Plush red cherry, hints of cola and spice and soft, silky tannins Goes with: Mushroom pizza, Jamon Serano, Pasta with duck ragu, Your best wine glass and the crackle of vinyl,
Ironcloud "Rock of Solitude" Cabernet Malbec 2019 (JH 94)
James Halliday 94 points. Fruit from the beautiful Ferguson Valley. The vibrant colour matches the vibrant aromatics, and it matches the vibrant flavours, too. Uncomplicated, unfettered deliciousness. The cabernet brings structure, perfume and crunchiness, while the malbec boosts the perfume and the colour, providing a lush backdrop of purple berry fruits. Pretty awesome stuff for the price. Erin Larkin Published 13 August 2021. Cabernet 56%, Malbec 44%. colour Crimson. nose Vibrant and fresh, blueberry laced with violet and spice palate Juicy and round, medium bodied bright berry fruits, delicious blackberry and plum intermingled with fine...
Ironcloud "Rock of Solitude" Mouvedre 2018 (JH 93)
Erin Larkin for James Halliday's Wine Companion 93 points. Fruit from the Ferguson Valley. Pure and bright with a course of scintillating fruit flavour that trails across the palate. Not overly complex or long, but certainly overly delicious. Gives the mourvèdre earthy tannins that make it such a wonderful variety, and traps within them a core of mulberries straight from the tree in summer. Erin Larkin Published 13 August 2021. colour | Dark red. nose | Blueberries and liquorice. palate | A generous palate featuring flavours of blackberry, coffee and cigar flavours, balanced with soft velvety tannins. winemaking Mourvedre grapes were...
Ironcloud "Rock of Solitude" Purple Patch GSM 2019 (SK 95)
Sam Kim , Wine Orbit 95 points. James Halliday Wine Companion 93 points. Fruit from the scenic Ferguson Valley. Pure purple fruits on the nose and palate, this is a pretty mouthful of flavour. The alcohol adds a trace of spice through the finish, but it is perfectly tolerable. All things in place here, this is a pleasurable little number. A lot to like. Erin Larkin Published 13 August 2021 Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 56/29/15%. WINERY NOTES: Vibrant aromas of cherry and sweet spice. A balanced, medium bodied elegant wine with flavours of strawberry and dark cherry supported by sweet spice and silky tannins with a lingering finish. The 2019...
Ironcloud Pepperilly Cabernet Shiraz 2020 (JH 93)
Erin Larkin for James Halliday's Wine Companion, 93 points. "Garden mint, tea, cocoa, blackcurrant, pastille, licorice and raspberry coulis. Super-lovely. Really well executed and elegant. Erin Larkin Published 03 August 2022." colour Dark red. nose Mulberry, cherry and bayleaf. palate Floral notes with dark cherries, cassis and a chocolate caramel finish. winemaking With 60% Cabernet and 40% Shiraz, the combined flavours have been brought together by the subtle influences of 10 months in French oak. Cabernet and Shiraz grapes were harvested and fermented and aged separately. Each component was fermented in stainless steel tanks and pressed...
Ironcloud Rock of Solitude Cabernet Malbec 2020 (JH 94)
"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 tannin.
Ironcloud Rock of Solitude Touriga 2020 (JH 95)
"As has become habit for this wine, Ironcloud has nailed the balance of savoury spice and pure fruit here, all of it teetering on a fulcrum of tannin. Campfire, blackberry, licorice, a kick of red dirt, sandalwood and black tea ... it floats on the tongue, while the tannins are chewy and textural. Tangible. It's awesome. Another touriga triumph. 95 points." Erin Larkin Published 16 May 2022. colour | Vibrant deep purple. nose | Lifted black fruits, dense berry compote and a hint of floral notes. palate | A luscious ripe black berry fruits and sweet spice are guided to a lingering finish by an elegant structure and a subtle raspberry acidity.
JJ Hahn Reginald Shiraz Cabernet 2017
Established as a collaboration with the Hahn family in 1997, today Barossa winemaker Rolf Binder continues to produce the wines under the same label, with the JJ Hahn range now available in many countries. These are classic Barossa reds that represent exceptional drinkability and value. A full-bodied, full-flavoured classic is the promise behind the very deep brick red colour. Notes of tea leaf, cedar, sweet berries, spice, chocolate and cigar box aromas fill the glass. Ripe black forest fruits and spice are balanced by rounded tannins and seamless structure. The palate reflects the nose with flavours of cedar, stewed fruit and cigar box....
Justin Girardin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021
The Burgundy Pinot Noir from the Justin Girardin estate 2021 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 at...
Justin Girardin Maranges Vielles Vignes Bourgogne Rouge 2021
Justin's tasting note: "An elegant wine with a character all of its own! Bright, vivid, red colour. Intense and fruity nose where notes of wet undergrowth and wild nature can be detected. Fleshy and well structured on the palate. A little chunky in its youth, it becomes rounder and delicious to drink as it gets older. Very flavourful aftertaste." This red wine is produced on the Aubuzes climat in Maranges on the edge of the Santenay vineyard. The name of the place is a local variant of "Aubues" from the Gallic word "albucre" which means a whitish clay soil. Here the soil is rich and clayey, covered with pebbles, gravels and calcareous sands;...
Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Shiraz 2020 (JH 93)
James Halliday Wine Companion 93 points. While the hand is very traditional here, drawing on US, French and Eastern European barrels and an ancient basket press, for example, the style is implacable. In the best sense. Old-school, one could say. But I would retort that when the wines are this consistently delicious and nourishing, why change? This is the address to visit when seeking full flavour delivered in an intuitive fashion, founded on rich red- and dark-fruit accents, florals, liqueur bon-bon and a sumptuous kit of finely extracted grape tannins and (for the most part) reasonably well-applied oak. Delicious drinking. Ned Goodwin MW...
Kilikanoon Killermans Run Cabernet 2019 (WA 90)
Wine Advocate 90 points. Marked by scents of dried sage and cassis, the 2019 Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured wine that should have broad appeal. Ripe and expansive, it delivers concentrated, plush fruit and a long, softly tannic finish. JC Aug 2021 WINERY NOTES: Our Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon has been crafted through careful fruit selection, traditional winemaking techniques, sixteen months maturation in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads and bottling unfiltered to fully enhance the wines character and appeal. Appearance Brick red in colour with deep crimson hues. Nose The aromas...
Kilikanoon Killermans Run Shiraz 2019
Killerman's Run Shiraz is made from premium parcels of fruit selected from right across the Clare Valley. Traditional winemaking techniques; including pumping over by hand, basket pressing and keeping all parcels separate until the final assemblage, has created a wine of tremendous varietal power, regional character and consistent quality. A classic, regionally inspired Shiraz. Richly textured and delivering well beyond expectations, the palate carries forward the flavours of dark cherries and licorice from the nose and combines further with additional layers of chocolate, cedary overtones, finely balanced tannins and tarriness in a long...
Le Salette "I Progni" Valpollcella Ripasso Sup 2019 DOC (No1 Vr) (JS 93)
Buy 6 or more and pay 39sgd/bottle. BEST VALUE ITALIAN RED, VERONELLI GUIDE 2019. TOP 100 WINERIES OF THE WORLD, WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE. I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2015 was listed as one of the 100 BEST BUY WINES in Italy in the Guide Book "I Vini d'italia 2017 de L'Espresso." We thought the 2017 was even better. We were right....it too was awarded BEST VALUE RED by the Veronelli Guide. If anything, the near perfect 2019 vintage has made this wine even richer and plusher. Terrific. James Suckling 93 points. This wine does not see appassimento, but like all Ripasso, the 2019 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore I Progni is...
Le Salette Valpolicella Classico 2020 DOC
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.
Majella Coonawarra Cabernet 2015 Library Release (JH 95)
"Bright hue; a very elegant, almost-but-not-quite shy and retiring, wine with bright red and black cherry fruit and attendant spices (and pepper) coming through on the exactly balanced palate, oak and tannins observing their duties on the finish and aftertaste." James Halliday 95/100
Majella Musician Coonawarra Cab Shiraz 2020 (Winestate 97)
97 Points; Winestate Magazine. 74/26% cabernet sauvignon/shiraz. Fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and oak, matured for a further 6 months with minimal oak contact. Juicy, spicy and fine, this isn't the bombastic and rotund performance that I recall from years gone by – the choice of fermentation vessels surely setting its expression in stone. On the floral, shaley, bouncy side of the street. Brilliant value for money. Erin Larkin
Majella The Composer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (WM 98)
Estate grown fruit from the Majella vineyard in Coonawarra. The Composer is a vivid dark magenta red colour with a crimson hue. Lush eucalyptus and red fruit aromas are paired with a bright, flavour filled, medium weighted palate of cassis and red berries. Subtle oak integration enhances the smooth and balanced finish. A plush, juicy and mouthwatering cabernet with great persistence of some lovely, lifted blackberry fruit laced with licorice and mint and soft and fresh lively tannins. Rating: ★★★★★; Equal Top in Category; 98 Points; Winestate Magazine; July August 2022. WINEMAKING Individual parcels of fruit are fermented in...
Marchesi Incisa d Rocchetta Valmorena Barbera d'Asti 2018 JS90
James Suckling 90 points. Wine Enthusiast 90 points. Ripe cherries and plums on the nose and palate, together with enriching floral notes. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a tight framework of light but firm tannin, giving a crisp feel to the finish. Drink now. JS. WINERY NOTES: Barbera is a grape varietal indigenous to Piedmont and it’s one of the most important ones from this region. Valmorena is our most authentic and traditional interpretation of Barbera wine. Thanks to the vinification and maturation carried out in stainless steel vats and partially in oak casks, Valmorena preserves all the natural freshness and fruitiness of the...
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Rollone Pinot Nero Barbera 2019
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...
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Futurosa Rosato 2021
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 ideal with appetizers,...
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Futurosa Rosato DOC 2019
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. 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. #ROSES
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Valmorena Barbera d'Asti 2020
VALMORENA BARBERA D’ASTI DOCG Made with Barbera grapes Barbera is a grape varietal indigenous to Piedmont and it’s one of the most important ones from this region. Valmorena is our most authentic and traditional interpretation of Barbera wine. Thanks to the vinification and maturation carried out in stainless steel vats and partially in oak casks, Valmorena preserves all the natural freshness and fruitiness of the varietal, showing at the same time great depth and persistence. Alcohol: 13-14.5% Tasting notes Color: very intense ruby red with purple reflections. Aromatic Profile: very intense, vinous, floral, with hints...
Massena "Twilight Path" Primitivo (Zinfandel) 2020
Grape Variety: Primitivo (a.k.a. Zinfandel) Every Wednesday evening as the sun was setting, my family used to walk a well worn path across an empty paddock behind our house to our friends house for dinner. One night over a glass of wine, the property owner suggested we plant this bare land to vineyard so they didn't have to keep maintaining the area. At the turn of the century we planted on this site some varities that are new to the Barossa such as Primitivo, Tannat, Saperavi and Petit Sirah as well as some old favourites Mataro and Cinsaut. Sub Regions: Southern Moppa Winemaking: Primitivo from dry grown vines on the rose quartz soils of...
Massena Moonlight Run GSM Blend 2018 (JH 95)
James Halliday 95 points. "Mataro grenache shiraz. Teetering on the edge of being too ripe and yet the rich flavours and voluminous palate somehow suck you right in. Blackberry pastilles, all manner of baking spices with pliant and plump tannins yet there is a freshness throughout." JH. WINERY NOTES: Grape Variety: Mataro 49%, Grenache 28%, Shiraz 23% The Moonlight Run was our midnight drive back to the Barossa after working vintage in the Clare Valley in 1999. We would crave a soft slurpy wine to wash down a hard night’s work, so we decided to make our own. We take inspiration from Southern Rhone wines and this is our take on them. The...
Meerlust Proprietary Red 2019 (TA 92)
Tim Atkin 92 points. WINERY NOTES: The wine has an intense, dark purple colour with a violet rim. Bright and vivacious in the glass, very youthful. The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas. On the palate the wine is medium bodied with intense flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate. The tannins are very soft and silky with fresh acidity and a focused, linear flavour profile. The wine has a persistent and long lasting aftertaste. Weather vagaries and Meerlust’s exacting quality requirements determine that not every vintage is worthy of our flagship red blend...
Mount Edward Gamay 2021 (Organic)
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. Our 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, Felton Road,
Muriel Reserva Finca de la Villa 2015 (JS 93 ) (WS 93)
Top Ten Best Selling Wines - December 2022 Under $60 James Suckling 93 points. Plenty of dried flowers, dark berries and sandalwood on the nose. Full body. Firm and silky tannins. Gorgeous finish. Drink or hold.. Wine Spectator 93 Points. This generous red is rich and round, with ripe tannins and orange peel acidity. Cherry, dried currant, licorice, vanilla and spice flavors are ample yet focused. A balance of traditional and modern styles. Drink now through 2030. #TOP10
Muriel Reserva Finca de la Villa 2016 (JS 92)
Top Ten Best Selling Wines - December 2022 Under $60 A perfumed nose of dark cherry, plum, coconut, cedar and dried thyme. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Rich and structured with a chalky texture and a firm, delicious finish. Better from 2022. 92 Points James Suckling. #TOP
O'Leary Walker Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2018
WINERY NOTE: It all starts with the vineyard, paying careful attention to pruning and the health of the vines. Cool climate vineyards enable the vines to produce rich flavours and characters over a longer growing season. Our Pinots have never been shy in colour and the 2018 vintage is no exception - gorgeous crimson red with a hint of purple. Aromas of cranberry, lavender, violet and herbs. The plate is supple with soft tannins, leading to a long, lingering finish. Closure: Screw Cap Perfect with cold tea smoked duck!