A superbly made wine showcasing one of australia's best producers! this chardonnay truly demonstates the smbyosis of fruit and oak as they are perfectly in balance in this stunning wine.
See offerIn keeping with bogle's house style, the pinot noir is juicy and straightforward, with cherry coulis and strawberry jam on the nose and palate. soft, supple and easygoing, with the oak character coming across as a distinct vanilla note..
See offerA deep garnet colour with youthful purplish hints at the rim. it has a fresh spicy nose with aromas of christmas cake and mulled wine.
See offerDirect pressing. the alcoholic fermentation starts at 18°c and is stopped, while still in its liquid phase, by adding neutral alcohol.
See offerOn the palate, red fruit flavours of redcurrant, raspberry, cherry are melted with spicy notes. it is a round and velvety wine..
See offerPepper and redcurrant show on the nose, leading to an elegant, complex wine that shows the benefits of low yields and old (at least 50 years) vines. it has a beautiful balance of red berry fruit and oak on the palate.
See offerCherry, liquorice and truffle aromas make this recognisably pinot noir, in a subtle and understated burgundian style. in the mouth it is silky-textured and medium-bodied with fresh berry fruit alongside complex earthy, woody nuances.
See offerHow do you make a white burgundy lookalike out of obscure portuguese grapes in the place most famous for port wine? we have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, crasto have done exactly this.
See offerWith an expressive and complex nose, this syrah seduces with primary notes of crushed blackcurrants, blueberries alongside mature hints of leather and liquorice. the palate is concentrated with a silky texture and berry juiciness.
See offerDark brooding fruit is apparent on the nose with earth, spice and dried herbs. the palate is round and luscious with an attractive black olive and sage character persistent throughout the palate.
See offerThe nose of this wine displays an enticing mix of white stone fruits and sweet pineapple with an underlying hint of ginger. the palate is luscious and flavoursome, again nectarine and peach are prominent, with a twist of candied citrus rind.
See offerGrapes are handpicked and dried in well ventilated conditions, until the february following the vintage when they are pressed. the resulting must is racked into small oak barrels known as ‘caratelli’, where it remains for four years, fermenting slowly.
See offerAn awesome wine, this displays a thrilling combination of violet, black pepper and star anise aromas, with complex layers of black cherry coulis, leather and liquorice. the maturation in large clay 'tinajas' gives fabulously supple, silky texture without obscuring graciano's highly distinctive, soaring bright fruit and spice flavours.
See offerD'arenberg planted viognier, marsanne and roussanne in the mid 1990's, and the first crop of roussanne from the 2000 vintage was covered in a sea of tiny "money spiders" (erigoninae). popular belief is that kindness to these little creatures will bring good luck, hopefully in the form of money.
See offerAn ultra-rare, ultra-sweet yet beautifully-balanced and phenomenally complex nectar of a wine that is made in absolutely miniscule quantities. its sweetness corresponds to that of the very sweetest german trockenbeerenauslesen, and approaches that of the vanishingly rare tokaji eszencia..
See offerAromas of black currant, black cherries and a touch of wood smoke with flavours of plums, dark berries, toasty oak and vanilla spice. on the palate, this wine has an elegant and restrained style with good structure and balance, soft tannins and a long finish..
See offerAn opulent dry styled wine with aromas of sweet pear, honeysuckle and stonefruit overlaying a generous mouth feel of great weight and depth. the creamy texture on the palate from the lees stirring provides the backbone to a long and lingering finish.
See offerAppearance : clear rosé with peach shades nose : a great aromatic complexity on floral aromas (yellow flower, acacia, white, hawthorn). white fruits (wildpear, grapevine) and exotic fruits aromas (banana, pisang, lilin).
See offerThe aroma is at once appealing and inviting, deep and complex. plum crumble, vanilla bean and sun-dried tomato to begin with; opening up to reveal nuances of roasted red pepper, saucisson and gravelly, tarry, mineral notes.
See offerOpaque, almost black in colour with an aromatic and complex nose of blackberries, currants, liquorice and spices. full bodied and structured, well balanced with ripe fruit and a lash of vanilla on the firm finish..
See offerA very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties. intense, vibrant violet colour.
See offerVivid, deep expressive aromas of fresh cherry, vanilla, oak and spice, intense ripe fruit and notes of oak. juicy and vibrant in the mouth, with a suggestion of pleasant leafiness, backed up by deep, intense morello cherry jam and black liquorice.
See offerHugely complex, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavours, married to wonderful freshness. it is lively and juicy - like biting into a just-ripe cherry that bursts in your mouth - and yet is far from straighforward, with intriguing nuances of spices, mediterranean herbs, olives and well-integrated oak.
See offerCrasto's varietal touriga nacional comes from two of crasto's higher-altitude vineyards, averaging 300m elevation. there is an array of individual plots, and the winemaking team can select those best-suited to the growing season: in warmer years, those facing north and east fare better, while in cooler conditions plots with southerly or westerly aspect are selected.
See offerWith an intense, deep cherry red colour, this wine shows great intensity and personality from the first sniff. both pure and complex, it has very attractive dark fruit and spice aromas, and is well-balanced with soft tannins and a lingering finish to savour.
See offerFruity fragrance, hints of violet, cherry and wild red berries. a full-bodied archetypical chianti.
See offerRuby red colour with violet hues. fruity, fragrant, forthcoming bouquet, with notes of cherry, red current and apricot.
See offerExtremely aromatic with feminine floral and citrus notes. the wine is weighty in the mouth with excellent structure and body a fresh, citrus acidity..
See offer"powerful yet fresh with good acidity and a very aromatic character. bright, primary cherry and raspberry aromas with a hint of violet.
See offerTypical red wine with a characteristic red colour tending to garnet. intense aroma with hints of wild berries and spicy notes.
See offerDeep purple colour and a toasty, earthy nose with hints of spice and a touch of balsamic. it opens in the glass to reveal excellent depth of savoury flavours, with plenty of spice and a long, smooth finish.
See offerWith a deep, inky colour and inviting aromas of damson, purple plum and hints of seared steak, black pepper, cream and oak, this is so irresistible that taking a sip is inevitable. in the mouth, it's succulent, ripe and savoury, with lovely, supple-textured tannins and superb balance.
See offerBeautiful bottle aged muscadet, made from 55 year old vines and benefitting from extended underground cellaring on its lees. it's then bottled without fining or filtration, resulting in a complex rich and mineral style.
See offer100% destemmed. a wild ferment in stainless steel was followed by 5 days post-ferment maceration.
See offer"they didn't produce their single-vineyard carmenere in 2016, but i tasted the 2017 single vineyard alto de piedras and also the 2018. this is going more in the direction of an old-school claret, with moderate alcohol (this is 13.
See offerPale yellow colour. expressive nose with grapefruit nuances, going on to reveal overtones of ripe fruit such as mango and peach when swirled in the glass.
See offerIntense aroma, fruity with notes of cherries, blackberries and violets. great complexity, dry, warm with soft tannins and persistent finish..
See offerSmall batches of shiraz grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters, the skins of the white grapes are co-fermented with this shiraz. foot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation.
See offerAlmost opaque. very intense and complex fruitiness with a forward, easy-going, juicy style and plenty of black cherry and blueberry fruit.
See offerA refined, luxurious pinot noir, with warmth, ripeness, breadth, depth and a lot of fruit intensity. it has a complex bouquet of cherries, cinnamon, cedar, anise and sassafras leaf.
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