Aromatically it leads with red cherry, raspberry and a touch of rhubarb, backed by dried thyme, pink peppercorn and a faint earthiness that keeps things savoury. The palate follows the same line — juicy cherry and cranberry up front, then a darker plummy note through the middle, with a whisper of orange zest on the edges.
RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and plush texture. Confidently powerful and complex. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and plush texture. Exhibits lemon/lime aromas and a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation.
The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.
St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. Released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood. Proudly, a wine style that hasn’t succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains shiraz.
Flavours of passionfruit, grapefruit and blackcurrant with a salty minerality. Intense aromas of tropical passionfruit, blackcurrant and green apple with subtle notes of capsicum and jalapeno. The palate is rich and weighty with generous flavours of white stone fruit, grapefruit pith and blackcurrant. Herbaceous characters combine with a salty minerality that leads to a clean fresh finish.
Dark purple density, with flashes of vermillion, the rim edge shines like a brand new cricket ball. Kale and rose petal, cinnamon and nutmeg, liqueur chocolate and blackberry. This is an evenly matched tussle between fruit aromatics and winemaking bouquet, with the noble and just fruit winning. Savoury, spicy and sweet.
Dandelion Vineyards Twilight of the Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022 is a well-balanced and elegant wine with a delicate, pale straw color. On the nose, it offers aromas of white peach, nectarine, and a subtle hint of oak that provide a sense of depth and complexity. The palate is smooth and creamy, with flavors of white peach and pear balanced by subtle notes of vanilla and a touch of spice.
Combining lovely fruitiness with an attractive freshness and characteristic minerality, Chablis is a wine region with global renown. Domaine William Fèvre’s vineyards sit on Kimmeridgian subsoil and enjoy ideal exposures for the production of a very fine wine. Fleshy and elegant bouquet revealing citrus, white fruits and flowers aromas. The mouth is fresh, supple underscored by mineral.
romatically it opens on morello cherry, cranberry and a little pink peppercorn, with a leafy, almost sappy note underneath that reads as high-altitude Pinot Noir. The palate carries strawberry and rhubarb through the middle, then turns drier and more savoury towards the back, picking up dried thyme and a faint whiff of woodsmoke.
Blondie opens with white peach, nashi pear and a squeeze of pink grapefruit, with a faint red-fruit echo underneath that hints at where the grapes came from. The palate carries citrus blossom and something like almond skin, and there is a subtle savoury edge that keeps the fruit from turning sweet or simple.
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