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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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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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Mount Mary
on 25 October, 2018
The vineyard is planted to Cabernet sauvignon (46%), Merlot (26%), Cabernet franc (18%), Malbec (5%) and Petit verdot (5%). The percentage of each variety that goes into the final blend changes with the season as factors such as fruitfulness and...... 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
Deep purple in colour, with an intense choc-berry nose. Light to medium bodied. The palate is rich with supple glace cherries, liquorice and confectionary flavours on the palate. An intense finish makes for a quality sparkling red.... Read full article
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Yarra Yering
on 17 October, 2018
Stylish, lifted nose settling into itself after a few years in bottle. A medium-bodied “classic” Bordeaux style featuring a fleshy, fruit-layered palate integrated with earthy complexity. In true Yarra Yering tradition, it combines power with poise..... 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 30 October, 2016
This wine has a bouquet of clean citrus and floral notes complexed with fresh cream and bread dough aromas. The fine bubbles provide a creamy texture, while the delicate acidity balances the fresh fruit. A refreshing dry light bodied wine. ... Read full article
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Domaine Chandon
on 5 September, 2016
A classic méthode traditionnelle sparkling blended from a range of inspiring and diverse cool climate vineyards, Chandon Blanc de Blancs embodies the elegance and finesse of Chardonnay.... 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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Serrat
on 4 August, 2016
This wine is from the Shiraz block planted in 2003 with Viognier from the original 2001 plantings. There are two Shiraz clones in the block, Best’s Old Block sourced from the original plantings at Best’s Great Western in 1868 and clone 1654, a...... Read full article