After Five Wine Co Serata 2017 South Australia Barossa Valley
After Five Wine Co Serata 2017 South Australia Barossa ValleyAfter Five Wine Co Serata 2017. Sourced from the Stansborough vineyard, we are lovers of blends that bring to life something unique and quite different from any of the single varietals that go into the wine. When we planted Montepulciano and Aglianico alongside the Shiraz the idea was certainly to release single varietals but also with the intention of producing a single vineyard blend.
Complexity and structure and length, these two Italian varieties deliver these elements, a perfect foil when blended with Shiraz. We think the combination of the Australian and Italian varieties provides an interesting wine with a lot of complexity and style. As such we sought a name for the blend that had roots in the Italian side, and came up with the Italian word Serata which roughly translates into coming together and having a pleasant evening with friends.
Barossa Boy Little Tacker GSM 2017 South Australia Barossa Valley
Barossa Boy Little Tacker GSM 2017 South Australia Barossa ValleyBarossa Boy Little Tacker GSM 2017. The Barossa Boy Little Tacker GSM offers a modern approach to a classic Barossa blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Aromas of fresh raspberry, lavender and milk chocolate. The palate is generous and textured with ripe fruits of the forest, earthy notes of dark chocolate, toasty vanilla oak and a savoury finish.
Charles Melton Cabernet 2016 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton Cabernet 2016 South Australia Barossa ValleyCharles Melton Cabernet 2016 bouquet opens with some delicious, fine, cedary new French oak character, combined with some cigar box and leafy classic Cabernet aromas. The palate has real focus and balance not in the blockbuster manner, but more a weighty yet fine boned style with quite apparent but really fine tannin structure to finish off one of the picks of the vintage.
Charles Melton La Belle Mere GSM 2017 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton La Belle Mere GSM 2017 South Australia Barossa ValleyCharles Melton La Belle Mere GSM 2017 – Charlie Melton was one of the first to appreciate the overlooked value in Barossa’s old vineyard Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre. At a time when others were pulling out such vineyards to plant more fashionable varieties, Charlie was convincing farmers to keep their historic plantings. He was one of a small group of winemakers who helped retain the viticultural heritage of Barossa Valley. A soft, plump palate of traditional Barossa ripeness and plummy, festive cake spice, currants and dark fruit, a finish of luscious, rounded tannins underpinning soily Barossa goodness.
Charles Melton Nine Popes 2016 South Australia Barossa Valley
Charles Melton Nine Popes 2016 South Australia Barossa ValleyThe 2016 Nine Popes was given a final polish in 100% new French oak puncheons for 60% of the blend. This wine to wood ratio has the effect of giving an almost gossamer-like dusting of new oak to the wine, rather than a solid hit which is exactly how we want it for the Popes. A deepish colour but not black, as is typical of Grenache wines. There is some real tar and roses complexity and a little hint of Eden Valley ironstone. This is a structured, spicy Popes that will sweeten and flower with time and remain rich and plush in the Popes tradition.Mid to deep red with just a hint of amber edge, typical of Grenache. The initial aromatic is showing less Mediterranean garrigue and herb but more of sweet talc and salted caramel perfume. Some nice sweet cedar adds complexity but the 2015 vintage is less wild gypsy and more almost pinot like sweet red fruits.
Displaying the characteristics of the 2015 vintage, more fluidity plumper and open weave in texture. Similar to 2005 or 2009 but with less masculinity and a little more finesse.
Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Grenache 2014 South Australia Barossa Valley
Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Grenache 2014 South Australia Barossa ValleyThis ancient Grenache block is one of the viticultural gems of Australia. Gnarled old bush vines planted in 1850, and arguably the oldest continuously producing Grenache vines in the world. The things they’ve seen from their low, sandy vantage point. It boggles the mind.
The Cirillo 1850 Grenache 2014 has been a long anticipated release. Marco Cirillo says he learnt plenty about picking the 2011 (cooler) vintage of this wine. He learnt he could pick a little earlier, look for more freshness, and still keep the weight and power that comes from 160+ year old vines.
It’s a special wine, no doubt about it. A rarity in all the world to have a wine made from vines this old. A great year for this great site and Marco in career best form. It’s a winning combination.
Cirillo Rose 2019 South Australia Barossa Valley
Cirillo Rose 2019 South Australia Barossa ValleyCirillo Rose 2019. The Cirillo 1850 Grenache Rose is sourced from some of the oldest Grenache vines in the world, planted in 1850.
It displays rich and vibrant fuchsia hues, with a bouquet of ripe berry perfumes. This rose is made in parallel with elegant European styles. The palate has lovely length with a crisp dry lingering finish. A divine wine to drink now, but will age with grace to enjoy over a decade.
Variety: Grenache
Alcohol: 12.5% alc/vol
Total Acidity: 6.8 gms/l
Residual Sugar: 20 gms/l
pH: 3.2
Cirillo Shiraz 2018 South Australia Barossa Valley
Cirillo Shiraz 2018 South Australia Barossa ValleyCirillo Shiraz 2018 – made with grapes sourced from high altitude vines from Steingarten on the border of Barossa and Eden Valley ranges.
With open fermentation, natural yeast , basket pressed and then matured in seasoned French and American oak for 12 months.
The colour is dark, ink-like in appearance. It displays earthy spice driven aromas, with hints of berry fruits. Soft and delicate on the palate, typical of shiraz from this region.
It carries mid-palate weight, with a lengthy finish that lingers in the mouth for some time. This wine can be enjoyed now or over the next decade or two.
David Franz HP Shiraz 2017 South Australia Barossa Valley
David Franz HP Shiraz 2017 South Australia Barossa ValleyDavid Franz HP Shiraz 2017 Upfront plum in a spicebox complexity Earthy mushroom notes with deep tarry hints round out a pretty complex nose. Palate: Innitial upfront plum and dark chocolate linger through to a spicy finegrained finish. The balance of the tannins with the fruit is both generous and restrained.
