Solid density of color, deep core, youthful appearance, lovely aromatics. Notes of cassis, black fruit, savory, vanilla oak notes, with good intensity. Weighty on the palate, but balanced and harmonious, with well-integrated wood and as with many Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the tannins lend firmness and definition on the back palate. Fourteen months oak aged, a combination of French and American wood. Outstanding value!
Whole cluster pressed and aged sur lie nine months in (47% new) French oak, this heritage property [owned by the Pelligrini family] is home to these coveted grapes. Abundant, mouth-filling beauty with notes of crème brulée, lemon zest, and vanilla cedar.
Now organically farmed, this wine off Meredith Estate is an attention-getting, dynamic red with tropical flowers blooming start to finish. Black cherries gather in a concentrated “sauce.” Sweet and tart notes are accented by a well-placed salinity.
Barrel fermented and aged sur lie for five months in (18% new) French oak, the wine glistens with Meyer lemon and honeydew. Pineapple, gardenia, and sweet basil line the palate, lending a zingy profile to a finish of salty minerality.
The Marquis family have been making wine since 1987. This Shiraz is named after Sarah Marquis’s son Luke, who travels the world promoting the business. Although it comes in at 16 percent abv, the wine shows balance in its intensity, with tamed notes of black licorice, graphite, and a bloom of violets. Mocha notes surround luscious black cherry, gracefully, while a prickle of pepper dots the tongue on the seamless finish.
Winemaker Sarah Marquis crafts an intense, dark fruited Shiraz with spice, black pepper, and a hint of bacon. Blackberry and plum are lively and energetic like a bustling carnival with bright lights and multisensory expression – this is not a side show wine.
In Australia, a left-handed boxer is called Molly Dooker. Aromas of dark chocolate and blue flowers permeate the glass. Ripe blackberry is bathed in mocha. With slate and licorice delivering an uppercut of ripe purple plum, the wine’s confident swagger enhances its creamy finish.
Streamlined mouthfeel, augmented by creamy red pepper and black cherry. Old world acidity maintains a freshness. Oregano, marjoram, and nutmeg season oak and dried roses.