NOSE Dried fruits with a lingering nutty, sherry like aroma attributed to the wines extended ageing under flor. PALATE Spices and sweet luscious golden fruits, all balanced with an acid spine.... Read full article
A complex array of flavours, amongst them preserved lemon, grilled nuts & exotic spice. A palate of tremendous breadth and length with mouth filling chalky texture and persistent acid drive.... Read full article
Skins fermentation with traditional Italian white grapes (three textural varieties) and made like a red wine. Distinctive, sophisticated and a great food wine. ... Read full article
Cool weather over flowering resulted in lower than average yields. A warm, dry summer to follow fortunately ensured that our limited production achieved optimum flavour ripeness and will see the 2017 vintage be remembered as one of the best in a...... Read full article
Favourable weather led to excellent fruit set. A large crop load needed some “thinning” to reduce potential yeild. A mild to warm ripening period made for a perfect harvest with pristine fruit.... Read full article
Portsea Estate Syrah is juicy, light to medium body with beautiful freshness and subtle, well-intergrated tannins, perfectly harmonising with intense flavours of red and black plum and white pepper.... Read full article
Pt Leo Estate Shiraz smells of bright fruit with some plum, blackberry, spice and oak. On the palate flavours as suggested by the aromas. A nice entry that fills out in the middle palate with a lingering finish showing acid and fine tannin. ... Read full article
This seductive shiraz abounds with intense fruit flavours, a generous, soft mid-palate and fine tannins on the finish. Effortlessly enjoyable, whatever the food or mood.... Read full article
At Willow Creek Vineyard, we occasionally purchase small parcels of quality fruit from other vineyards that warrant a special release. This powerfully structured Shiraz displays a careful balance of perfectly ripe fruit, soft oak and firm tannins.... Read full article
Matured in a combination of Terracotta Amphora and French Oak barriques, our 2014 Shiraz exhibits true varietal character. Aromas of black berries and dark plums are enhanced by lovely notes of vanilla and sweet spice. These flavours are matched on... Read full article
This Shiraz has been 100% matured in Terracotta Amphora, highlighting purity of fruit. On approach ripe, dark berries and sweet plums entice the senses. Delightfully concentrated, the palate is dominated by dark fruits, sweet liquorice and a touch of... Read full article
Although a short stone’s throw is all that separates the two chardonnay blocks, each planting provides unique and desirable characters to the finished blend. Early harvest and minimal oak & malolactic reliance has helped retain its vibrancy with...... Read full article