Region: Coonawarra Grape: 100% Chardonnay Points & Awards: Gold medal – 2011 Winewise Small Vigneron Award Tasting Note: Pale straw colour, the nose has fresh bright honey melon fruit aromas and complex mocha coffee notes from the oak. The palate is complex and textured with a fine balance and softness. Bottled in March 2011
Region: Mclaren Vale Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Points & Awards: James Halliday 92 Tasting Note: Bouquet: Classic Cabernet characters of blackberry and black currant conserve on the nose with lovely nuances of peppermint leaf. Palate: Classic Cabernet characters of blackberry and black currant conserve on the nose with lovely nuances of peppermint leaf. The palate… Read More »
Region: Saint Julien Grape: Points & Awards: 92-95 points by Robert Parker 4/5 by Decanter Tasting Note: Dense, dark, inky purple in colour. Smoke, anise and plum dominate on the nose. Palate pretty closed down but dominated by black fruit, savoury/bacony notes and some vanilla from oak. Long finish with tight but lush tannins –… Read More »
Region: Stellenbosch Grape: 100% Chardonnay(Unwooded) Points & Awards: 87 points by Wine Spectator Tasting Note: There is a lot of fresh fruit showing on the nose with apple and greengage vying for dominance. The sweetness of ripe fruit gives more depth to the mid palate but this richness is nicely balanced by the apple acidity… Read More »
Region: Stellenbosch Grape: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petit Verdot Points & Awards: 94 points by Robert Parker Rated 5 stars and 18.5/20 by Decanter 92 points by Wine Spectator 93 points by Stephen Tanzer’s international Wine Cellar, USA Rated 5 stars by 2012 Platters Wine Guide Tasting Notes: Racy, vibrant and distinctive, with a mouthwatering… Read More »