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Giant Steps
on 7 April, 2021
Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin and is managed by his son Mark. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.... Read full article
on 21 November, 2018
on 21 November, 2018
2017 Tokar Estate Shiraz displays both volume and length, with a gentle lingering grip on the finish (fine, youthful tannins). The fruit is coated in spice with this wine as juicy raspberries intermingle with cedar, myrtle and anise.... Read full article
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Payne's Rise
on 25 October, 2018
Perfumed and lively. Soft and structural with fresh acidity. Delicate, but with a richness of fruit. Juicy red berries, herb, stalk and oak spice notes play a role. Fine earthy silky tannin structure
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Payne's Rise
on 17 October, 2018
Hand picked at various levels of ripeness, whole bunch pressed, fermented in seasoned oak barriques with extended barrel maturation, the 2015 Sauvignon Blanc reflects a delicate varietal fruit character of citrus and tropical fruits.... Read full article
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
This Shiraz is named after the younger of the Fergusson sons. Produced from very old, estate grown vines. This wine has a luscious array of blackberry, red and black cherry and plum fruits. The tannins are soft and round while the oak plays a support... Read full article
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
Produced from very old estate grown vines. This wine is named after the older of the Fergusson sons. Grown in a warm year, the fruit was allowed to fully ripen & express classic Yarra Valley Cabernet characters such as cassis, bell pepper and spice... Read full article
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Payne's Rise
on 17 October, 2018
True cool climate Shiraz, black & white pepper, spice and stalky whole bunch characters with brambly red fruits. The palate has strong fleshy fruit, ripe cherry & raspberry, plenty of spice and savoury flavours, clean acidity and silky tannins. ... Read full article
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Payne's Rise
on 17 October, 2018
95 Points – James Halliday - Juicy fruit flavours of grapefruit, white peach and lemon zest are tightly bound with crisp acidity and subtle cedary oak. Providing for an elegant yet complex Chardonnay with great length.
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
The fruit for this wine was sourced from some of the Yarra Valley's premium pinot noir sites. The wine exhibits fresh strawberry, cherry and plum notes, flavours which carry through to the palate. A well balanced, elegant wine showing ripe flavours... Read full article
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Payne's Rise
on 14 August, 2016
Payne's Rise Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant medium-bodied cabernet with clear varietal expression of cassis / blackberry and red cherry fruits. A savoury line of flavour with dark fruits, spice, herbs and a super fine tannin structure.... Read full article
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Five Oaks Vineyard
on 25 July, 2016
The wine has a complex fragrant dark fruit nose of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries and black plums, with hints of spice, which is replicated on the concentrated palate.... Read full article