A juicy and savory red with white pepper, dried meat and dark fruits. Fresh and vivid. Medium to full body. Tensioned, tight and fresh finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
This feels so youthful and vibrant with aromas of chamomile, green apples, flint and pineapples. Medium-bodied, with beautiful minerality and freshness. Barely ageing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
A lovely nose of lemon curd, chamomile and crushed thyme. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Bright acidity and fresh citrus fruit wash over the palate. Taut and crisp. Refreshing tannins at the finish. Tropical fruit such as pineapple. From organically grown grapes. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.
The aromas of honeydew melon and lemons are beautiful here, with a touch of floral from lilacs. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and a complex salty, white pepper and green mango after taste. Bitter lemon, too. Made in ceramic vessels. No wood. 73% grenache blanc and 27% roussane. Drink now. Screw cap.
This has seductive aromas of plums, nutmeg, iodine and cocoa. Polished and delicious, with a medium to full body and firm, fine tannins. Polished and classy. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Aromas of crushed plums, blackberries, ground clove and grilled rosemary. Forest. Mushroom. Bark. Leafy. Full-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Lovely density and concentration here with the fruit remaining fresh and succulent throughout. Subtle, but complex spice and herbs as well. Delicious. Best after 2025. Screw cap.
A beautiful cool climate chardonnay with cooked apples, lemons and lime aromas and plenty of flint. Lovely marriage of creaminess and very elegant acidity. Long silky finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
This Yarra Valley chardonnay marries creaminess and lemony freshness with a flinty tension giving it a wonderful energy on the focused full-bodied palate. Positive tannins anchor it at the long, positively dry finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
This has developed a savory nose of olives, smoked meat, white pepper, black fruit and dried herbs. It's silky and flavorful, with a medium body and excellent freshness. Lengthy and tasty finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.
This is the first vintage of Roux Beauté. Complex nose of waxed lemons, dried flowers, beeswax and thyme. Textured and phenolic, with a medium to full body, waxy texture and vibrant acidity. Lots of energy and drive. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.
This is the first vintage of this white Rhone blend. Chamomile, beeswax, apricots, lemons and white grapefruits. Round and textured, with some phenolic tension. Full-bodied yet fresh and sleek. Hint of gingery spice at the end. 50% grenache blanc, 25% roussanne, 12% clairette, 9% piquepoul, 4% bourboulenc. 59% skin contact in amphora between 90 and 126 days. Drink now. Screw cap.
A crisp and fresh white with notes of sea shells, lemons, green apples and white grapefruits. Medium body with sharp acidity. Nicely textured with saline freshness. Bring on the oysters! From biodynamically grown grapes. Delicious now. Screw cap.
Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020 is a superb entry-level pour into the delicious world of Siduri pinot noir. Elegant, easy drinker, an ideal introduction to pinot. Lacks great complexity and depth, but still punches above its weight at its admirable QPR. You want more, Siduri can supply with its single-vineyard effort.
Herbaceous, bright fresh fruit, firm structure, youthful, interesting next to the others, more focused. The subconscious mind instinctively steers the conscious mind toward the next glass. Would love to taste it again as it matures.
Darker forest fruit, great intensity and silky but present structure. Long and enjoyable despite the challenges of the climate this year.
Youthful tannin, primary fruit - blueberry, mint, sage, a little fresh tobacco leaf coming through but distinctly young.
Bright open fruit, se flowers, cherry.
Smooth silky structure. Longer fruit.
Dark berries, cocoa, succulent tannin, fine, velvety. An elegant fine wine.
Rich purity of berry/cherry and sweet spices. Complex, juicy chewy tannin, again youthful.
Roses, herbaceous notes, darker fruits, cherry and damson. A little zing of freshness on the palate. Accessible and interesting.
Dark fruit, fruits of the forest, still youthful but complexing factors, coffee bean, savoury and retaining a bright/fresh finish. Deliciously more-ish.
Aromas of red fruit, violets, savoury component. Red juicy, fresh tannin, light footed-finish.
Bigger fruit, hotter vintage wine, chewier, still powerful. Long.
Deeper blackcurrant, blueberry, green pepper, aromas - juicy tannins, fresh finish, leaves me wanting.
Young purple hue. Floral and red berry fruit perfume with some cacao and vanilla. Youthful juicy tannin, modern vibrant contemporary style.