Wine: Vasse Felix Premier 2017 Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Margaret River Price: $54.99 Score: 94 Points Appearance: Bright ruby, hint of garnet Aroma: Big blackcurrant nose, notes of red cherry, cedar and a forest feel on the end. Not like a big Californian pine forest or a funky German forest full of mushrooms and delights, but moreRead more
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Wine: Patritti NV Sparkling Shiraz Grape(s): Shiraz Region: McLaren Vale Price: $22.99 Score: 90.5 Points Appearance: Dark garnet Aroma: Rich red fruits, gentle spice hint. Palate: Rich red fruits and full bodied, with just a hint of blackcurrant and spices. There’s a little oak integration in here as well as some light, fine bubbles. Review: ‘TisRead more
Wine: Bird in Hand Nero D’Avola 2018 Grape: Nero D’Avola Region: Adelaide Hills Price: $39.99 Score: 93.5 Points Appearance: A medium purple, vibrant red hues. Aroma: Intense nose, very punchy! Getting a lot of red cherry & redcurrant out of this wine. It is leaping out of the glass. Palate: Those bright red fruits drink soRead more
Wine: Brini Blewitt Springs Shiraz 2016 Region: McLaren Vale Price: $19.99 Score: 91 Points – Tom Appearance: The wine shows a bright vibrant red colour a little bit of a purple hue. Aroma: Heavy mixed berries with some light spice Palate: Wild raspberries dominate the palate lead to a long and well-balanced finish. The subtle oakRead more
Wine: Patritti ‘Section 181’ Single Vineyard Grenache 2016 Grape: Grenache Region: McLaren Vale Price: $39.99 Score: 94 Points – Tom Appearance: Dark, very dark for a Grenache. Slight ruby colour Aroma: Raspberry, spices & maybe some French oak? Palate: Very ripe, juicy red berries dominate the palate, but well structured with firm tannins and acidity. Review: When I first tried this grenache, I wasRead more
Wine: Moss Wood 2018 Pinot Noir Region: Margaret River Price: $79.99 Score: 96 Points – Tom Appearance: Medium Ruby Aroma: There’s a lot to unpack here! Black fruits & strawberry jam come to mind first! Earthiness at the back adding to the complexity with a little bit of oak. Palate: Larger bodied pinot, medium to fullRead more
