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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
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Levantine Hill
on 11 April, 2019
Our Chardonnay profoundly reclaims body, flavour and palate-weight co-existing with structure, texture and restrained acidity. Complex fruit characters of white nectarine, saffron, Pink Lady apple, chamomile flower, cashews and Leatherwood honey work... 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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Oakridge Wines
on 25 October, 2018
Pale straw with green hues. Out of the box complexity – burnt match, white flowers, lemongrass, white peach and curry leaf spice. Depth and volume. The palate is immediately plush, soft and inviting. The depth of fruit builds in power and intensity..... Read full article
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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
Attractive white peach characters with melon and quince fruit, Subtle, cashew barrel ferment overtones and toasty integrated oak lead to a full flavoured soft, smooth, clean finish.... Read full article
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
An extremely rich, dark fruited bouquet of plum and licorice give way to a palate filled with violets, mocha and savour brambly notes. A medium bodied wine which is drinking nicely.... Read full article
on 17 October, 2018
on 17 October, 2018
Our Home Block is situated at 230m above sea level was planted in the late 1970’s on an undulating slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely non irrigated and hand nurtured, surrounded by National Park.... 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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on 17 October, 2018
on 17 October, 2018
The essence of great chardonnay. White peach, grapefruit and a hint of spicy oak. Beautifully balanced with a lovely lingering finish. Still very youthful but promises to reward good cellaring with additional power and complexity.... Read full article
on 29 August, 2016
on 29 August, 2016
The Isabella chardonnay trademark is its elegance and rounded middle palate texture. With time in bottle the fruit flavours develop into complex nuts and toast character with a succulent yet tight finish.... Read full article