Peach, apricot, honey, buttery and cashew nut driven nose. Vanilla and buttery creamy palate but with some well balanced acidity to produce some lemon overtones. More on the softer side, but attractive, and will appeal to more traditional chardonnay drinkers.
Stonegarden Grenache Field Blend 2020, Eden Valley, SA
Partially sourced from vines planted 166 years ago this is a lovely textured medium bodied juicy red fruit driven wine. Firm, savoury palate with a hint of minerality and graphite. The block is predominately grenache but also contains shiraz, mataro (AKA mourvèdre)...
Chateau Tanunda Terroirs of Barossa, Eden Valley, Shiraz 2019
Deep intense wine showing bags of blackberries, supported by cedar oak and a hint of licorice and raisin fruit. Slight herbal edge as well in the mix. Full bodied wine with all primary black fruit driven. Will benefit with a while in the cellar but at the moment bold...
Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Chardonnay , Eden Valley, 2022
Lemon, lime and pineapple driven nose with a touch of yeasty lees complexity. Plenty of cream and buttery barrel work on the palate but supported by primary fruit. Good, well made Chardonnay.
Stonegarden Riesling 2023, Eden Valley, SA
Delicious vibrant dry, crisp riesling displaying lemon, lime and floral notes. Shows lovely intensity on the palate with a classic zesty finish. Sound, attractive wine.
Mountadam Chardonnay, 2019, Eden Valley, South Australia
Saline. citrus with hints of ripe soft pear and peach. Fresh citrus driven palate with some warm weight from the alcohol. Dances between medium and full bodied. Medium finish. Nice varietal expression, well made and good value. Checkout Laithwaites for mixed case deals.
Eperosa Stonegarden 1858 Grenache 2020, Eden Valley, SA
From a vineyard planted in 1858 which makes it one of the oldest. A top Grenache in the modern reserved style. Aromas focused on red fruits including cherry, raspberries as well as a touch of sweet spice. Lovely soft velvet wine which just makes it into medium bodied....
Flaxman Sparkling Shiraz NV, Barossa and Eden Valley, SA
Earthy, cedar and blackberries on the nose. The palate has a lovely refreshing mousse with a hint of rich creaminess. Elegant with good length the wine has liquorice and black cherry flavours. The wine finishes clean and crisp inviting you to come back for more. This...
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2017, Barossa Valley, SA
Showing some early signs of development with earthy, leather and a hint of sulphides. Dry, medium bodied and elegant on the palate with chalky tannins and earth and cedar oak flavours. Gentle finish. Drinking really well. 62% Shiraz 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%...
Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2016, Eden Valley, SA
Complex nose showing earthy, cedar, leather notes as well as primary fruits of ripe mulberries and blackberries. Gloriously smooth and velvet palate with rounded chalky tannins seamlessly integrated acidity and sweet fruit. Touches of menthol and dried herbs...