Mineral driven nose that expands to a fleshy, zesty, lemon driven palate with plenty of length and elegance. A slightly chalky dryness was noted on the finish. Fruit sourced from Glenhope vineyard I understand.
Mount Langi Ghiran Hollows Shiraz 2018, Grampians, Vic
Green peppercorns, sappy cedar oak and hints of leather and herbs on the nose. Flavours of blackberries, savoury, medium bodied with well integrated soft tannins. Good stuff. Good value.
Mount Towrong Vineyard Nebbiolo 2022, Macedon Ranges, Vic
Strong raspberry with red cherries and hints of raisins. Light bodied with juicy red fruits. Soft initial tannins which build on the palate. Nice fresh acidity with a slightly warm finish. Overall a good varietal example.
Best’s Rose 2023, Great Western, Vic
Red cherry, perfumed a hint of bubble gum. Fresh, zesty juicy light bodied with medium length.
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Riesling 2023, Grampians, Vic
Plenty of lemon and limes on the nose. Fleshy, dry, juicy, zesty lemon flavours with medium length. Simple, but enjoyable driven by its freshness.
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2020, Grampians, Vic
Cedar and dried herbs with plenty of rotundone! That's the compound behind the aroma of white pepper. Well balanced elegant palate with some sour cherry flavours. Warm but integrated alcohol on a medium bodied framework. Good savoury wine.
Granite Hills Shiraz 2018, Macedon Ranges, Vic
Spot on aromatics for a cool climate shiraz displaying cooking spices with hints of both black and white pepper. Smooth elegant palate with a rip red fruit foundation. Medium bodied with soft powdery tannins.
Granite Hills MCC 2017, Macedon Ranges, Vic
Lovely sweet plums with floral and peppery undercurrents. Juicy ripe red fruits on elegant medium bodied palate. Soft tannins with a long finish. A wonderful cool climate red drinking extremely well and a bargain. Merlot 54% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Cabernet Franc 18%
Granite Hills Riesling 2023, Macedon Ranges, Vic
Maintaining its classic reputation with another great vintage. Bright floral and minerally driven nose. Pear and apple flavours on a dry light bodied, but nicely intense palate.
Granite Hills Pinot Blanc 2023, Macedon Ranges, Vic
Aromatically driven nose full of pear and lychee. Dry, light bodied zesty with prominent pear flavours on the palate. Racy crisp finish. Enjoyable young wine for drinking this summer.