This Pinot blends fruit from the estate’s four single vineyards. For much of Australia, 2020 was a rollercoaster of a vintage. In the Yarra it resulted in small yields but heaps of natural acidity and elegance. The color of rose petals, this wine is light and perfumed, billowing fresh cherry and spice aromas, followed by soy sauce savory nuances. The palate is equally dainty in frame, with a tug of ethereal tannins, juicy fruit and a spicy, slightly medicinal core.

Comparatively light in the glass, this bottling begins with peppery aromas that waft through smashed black raspberry and hints of tar on the nose. It’s lively on the palate with ample blasts of berry fruit as well as complex pine-needle, bay leaf and rosemary elements. It is versatile for many foods or just apéritif sips.

This is a substantial wine, full of considerable power and length, that grips with a backbone of intensity and structure. Black olive, plum, crushed rock and herb combine for an earthy palate of pronounced richness.

Dark blackberry, licorice, root beer and cola aromas collide in earthy ways on the nose of this clonal selection. There’s a woody frame to the sip, where shiitake, cranberry and orange-rind flavors make for a complex expression that grows fresher into the finish.

Made in a generous, concentrated, full-bodied style with sizable tannins, this wine is juicy yet lush in texture. Ripe black cherries and blackberries ride along a palate of forest floor, clove and cola undertones.

This bright red colored Pinot Noir from Maggy Hawk is really good! It opens with a maraschino cherry and faint strawberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is very well-balanced, silky, and suave. The flavor profile is a tasty strawberry and maraschino cherry blend. I also detected hints of red currant, spice, and cinnamon. The finish is dry, and its silky tannins and flavors are nicely extended. This Pinot is very food friendly and would pair well with roasted bacon wrapped quail.

This vintage of Trueman emerges as a quintessential example of McLaren Vale Cab, round in shape and fruit forward, backed by spice and savory herbs. It offers ripe blackberry, violet, tobacco leaf, olive and peppery spice flavors. In the mouth the plump fruit is tempered by the variety’s typically powerful tannins. The juxtaposition works well, although it lacks some of the elegance and complexity inherent in the cooler 2017 vintage. Drink 2022–2036.

Stewed cherry, toast and sandalwood aromas align on the nose of this bottling. Sour-cherry-compote flavors come through on the palate as do sagebrush and mountain-herb elements.

Well-structured, with rich acidity to the fresh-cut apple and Asian pear flavors that show savory richness. Sage cream accents fill the contoured finish. Drink now through 2026.

Deep in black cherry and black-pepper flavors, this well-balanced and relatively full-bodied wine tastes rich and satisfying. Moderate tannins interlace with the dark fruit, accented by subtle oak spices that demand more sipping.

A spicy richness fills the broad textured apple pastry, dried apricot and ripe pear flavors in this white. Creamy midpalate, with a long and plush tasting finish. Drink now through 2025.

Tensile, with concentrated white plum, dried sage and preserved citrus flavors that are bound by focused acidity. Saline accents linger with meringue notes on the finish. Drink now through 2024.

A spearmint aroma meets pomegranate and raspberry jam on the nose of this widely available bottling. There’s a rocky grip to the palate, where fresh mint and strawberry sorbet flavors are enhanced by turned loam and dried herb elements.

Roasted red-cherry aromas are cut by singed sagebrush on the nose of this bottling. There’s a dusty, earthy core to the palate, where the crisp red fruits are lean and fresh.

Broad-textured, with toasty accents to the baked apple and dried pear flavors. Brioche notes accent the open-textured finish. Drink now.

Seared marshmallow and peachextract aromas are ripe on the nose of this bottling. There’s a zing of acidity on the palate, giving some depth to the hazelnut, peach and sweet butter flavors.

Broad-shouldered, with zesty blackberry, roasted sage and white pepper flavors that finish with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2025.

Tangy citrus, pineapple and peach flavors are juicy and appealing, with mouthwatering acidity on the finish. Drink now.

This white has light peachy accents to the baked apple and dried pear flavors, with buttery hints showing on the juicy finish. Drink now.

A zesty blend, with energetic black cherry, smoky anise and pepper flavors. Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2025.

On the light side, but smooth and ripe tasting, this wine eases onto the palate with apples, peaches and a hint of vanilla, while soft acidity gives a broad texture.

Soft and silky, with modest cherry and strawberry blossom accents. Drink now.

Compact but refreshing, with dried citrus zest notes and apple flavors. Offers a touch of dried flowers on the finish. Drink now.

Straightforward lemon-lime and green apple flavors are juicy and refreshing, with a note of dried chamomile on the finish. Drink now.

From vines planted in 1982, the 2019 Merlot W.S. Keyes Vineyard checks in as 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 84% new French oak. This deep, full-bodied, powerful, impeccably balanced beauty offers up loads of ripe black cherries, blackberries, graphite, scorched earth, and Asian spices on the nose. It's another stunning example of mountain Merlot that needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years, and it's going to cruise for 20-25 years in cold cellar. The Cabernet component really shows in the tannin structure. This is a serious, incredibly age-worthy Merlot that, in my opinion, is one of the greatest Merlots in California.