10x Tractor Pinot Noir 2019 Victoria Mornington Peninsula
10x Tractor Pinot Noir 2019 Victoria Mornington Peninsula10xTractor Pinot Noir 2019 is deliciously soft and raspberry laden Pinot Noir featuring sweet spice and bramble undertones.
A Rodda Cuvee De Chez 2017 Victoria Beechworth
A Rodda Cuvee De Chez 2017 Victoria BeechworthA Rodda Cuvee De Chez 2017 has an array of red and purple fruits (think dark cherries and plums) with heightened aromas of violets and wild herbs. The supple fruit weight is seamlessly interwoven with fine, velvety tannins giving the wine great balance and finesse.
A Rodda Tempranillo 2017 Victoria Beechworth
A Rodda Tempranillo 2017 Victoria BeechworthA Rodda Tempranillo 2017 Lifted aromas of black fruits and plums with hints of white spice and violets. The soft and silky fruit weight is seamlessly balanced with fine tannins giving the wine a seductive yet long and savoury finish
Adelina Shiraz Mataro 2019 Care Valley South Australia
Adelina Shiraz Mataro 2019 Care Valley South AustraliaAdelina Shiraz Mataro 2019 Like the previous release of this wine, this is a ridiculous bargain. It’s a savoury, spicy red with dark cherry, crushed poppyseed, blackcurrant, nettle and meat pan juices. Cool, punchy and with plenty of fine, powdery tannins–it’s a crazy value for those who love intense, savoury reds.
Amato Vino Cabernet Nebbiolo 2018 Western Australia Margaret River
Amato Vino Cabernet Nebbiolo 2018 Western Australia Margaret RiverAmato Vino Cabernet Nebbiolo 2018 – Cloudy red colour. On the nose aromatic florals and minerality from the Nebbiolo lead to a core of Cabernet-esque blackcurrant, graphite oak, dark chocolate. Tobacco leaf and mocha adding to the mix. Medium bodied yet with some density to go with the finesse. Spicy red/blue fruits, coconut and star anise meld with the dark fruits. A potpourri of exotics.
The palate shows satsuma plum and eastern spices. The creamy mouthfeel is generous and inviting, soft acid and gentle tannin assisting. Briary red/black-fruits to lead to a long finish.
Drink with rich/rare red meats, hearty stews, tomato-based pasta and pizza.
Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2018 South Australia Barossa Valley
Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2018 South Australia Barossa ValleyAmon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer 2018
Midnight black with inky purple tones. An enticing combination of blue and black fruits with notes of espresso and dried spice. Rich and deep yet bright and fresh. Multilayered flavours of nutmeg,
cloves with brooding dark berry fruit and firm tannins of exceptional length. A wine that will develop beautifully with long term cellaring over decades.
The irrepressible Ben Glaetzer is the driving force behind Glaetzer Wines. Ben graduated in winemaking from Adelaide University in South Australia after working at Barossa Valley Estate during school and university holidays.
After travelling extensively throughout many of the worlds wine regions, Ben returned to the Barossa and joined the family company. Ben’s ability to blend traditional winemaking techniques with a modern flair is reflected in the style of wines under the Glaetzer label. He makes unique, elegant wines with minimal intervention, which are regarded as classics and unmistakably Barossan.
Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer 2018 Barossa Valley South Australia
Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer 2018 Barossa Valley South Australia
Variety:
82% Shiraz / 18% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards:
Exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub district at
the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age 30—100 year old Shiraz and
30—130 year old Cabernet. Yield 2.5 tonnes per hectare.
Vintage Conditions:
The growing season started well with above average winter rainfall but was
followed by well below average spring and summer rainfall coupled with warm
temperatures. Fortunately our vines were in perfect balance with healthy
canopies assisting even ripening and fruit flavour development. Harvest
commenced very early in late January. Calm Indian summer conditions began
in early March which were perfect for finishing off vintage. The resultant 2018
wines are of exceptional quality featuring intense depth of colour, astounding
aromatic purity plus richness and brightness on the palate.
Vinification:
Fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters, hand plunged 3 times daily.
Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels (92% French and
8% American) and matured on lees to maintain fruit profile and animation.
Bottled unfiltered to ensure minimal intervention with the wine’s natural
characteristics.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark purple hues frame a depth of black.
Aroma: Complex layers of black fruits with a slight herbal lift and notes of anise
spice.
Palate: Hints of dark cherry and dried spice with seamlessly integrated tannin.
Peak Drinking: A wine that will mature extremely well with long term cellaring
up to 20 years.
The first Glaetzers settled in the Barossa Valley in 1888 after emigrating from Brandenburg, Germany. The family left Germany on board the Nord-Deutscher Lloyd steamer “Habsburg” and took seven weeks to reach their final destination of Port Adelaide. From here they settled in a country town called Nuriootpa in the Barossa Valley where they started their new life in Australia. The family were some of the earliest recorded viticulturalists in the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley.
Over a century later, winemaking patriarch Colin Glaetzer established Glaetzer Wines, a boutique family owned winery producing premium Barossa Valley wines. Today Colin’s son Ben carries on the wine making traditions at Glaetzer Wines. Indeed it was the birth of Glaetzer Wines that signalled a new era for Colin’s family which boasts more than its fair share of winemakers.
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2018 Tasmania
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2018 TasmaniaApsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2018
Tasting Note
The colour is typically dark with a translucent depth.The nose has the rich Apsley Pinot fruit, but something else is pushing through; charcuterie, earthiness, and so much more .After smelling the wine you know the palate is going to be good. Very good! A powerful entry, filling the mouth with rich fruit, complex textural tannins and the indescribable mystery of pinot .
About
Former Abalone diver and Lobster fisherman Brian Franklin planted Apsley Gorge with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the early 1990’s. Situated in the Apsley Valley about 14 kilometres from the township of Bicheno, Tasmania, the vineyard enjoys an excellent climate for both these grape varieties. The first vintage was produced in 1993.
The vineyard, about 7 hectares, is farmed as low yield and non-irrigated to ensure the stability of the fruit, hand pruned and hand picked maintains the quality of the grapes from vineyard to winery.
Brian took over the winemaking in the late 1990’s and quickly became noticed as an exceptional winemaker. His winemaking skills in the traditional French style were honed originally with Phillipe Charlopin, one of Burgundy’s most notable winemakers. Brian has worked every vintage in Burgundy since 2000, lately working with Phillipe’s son Yann at Domain Charlopin-Tissier.
Apsley Gorge wine is distributed to every state in Australia and exported to several counties. The winery sits on the seaside at “The Gulch” in Bicheno, one of the most spectacular positions of any winery in Australia. Originally a fish processing factory, the classic character of the winery suits the history of Tasmania’s east coast. Fishing and agriculture are still major industries in the district with wine production and wine tourism becoming extremely popular.
Architects Of Wine Normale Nebbiolo 2019 South Australia Adelaide Hills
Architects Of Wine Normale Nebbiolo 2019 South Australia Adelaide HillsArchitects Of Wine Normale Nebbiolo 2019 displays bright red cherry fruit to the fore with more savoury herb characters evolving with time. Gentle tannins build with more air to an ethereal, delicate yet complex wine
