Blood Moon Wines Sang Des Etoiles Sangiovese 2019 Victoria Heathcote
Blood Moon Wines Sang Des Etoiles Sangiovese 2019 Victoria HeathcoteBlood Moon Wines Sang Des Etoiles Sangiovese 2019 – is 100% Sangiovese from the Chalmer’s Heathcote vineyards. They layered some whole bunches at the bottom of the tanks and then put destemmed fruit on top. Ripe red cherry, rose petals, and some funky, stemmy, skinsy notes. Plus ironstone mineral, smoke, and charcuterie.
Vineyard – The Chalmers Heathcote Vineyard is an east facing sloped site comprised of the famous red Cambrian soils of the area. The lower vineyard is deep red clay-loam while the higher vineyard is complex rocky terrain of ironstone, dolerite, green basalt and jasper. Chalmers aim to follow organic farming principles where possible.
Winemaking – 25% of the fruit was layered at the bottom of fermenters and the rest was destemmed over the top. The wild ferments were gently plunged once a day for 17 days, then pressed to old French oak barrels in which the wine matured for 7 months. Unfined, unfiltered.
Chalmers Greco 2017 Victoria Heathcote
Chalmers Greco 2017 Victoria HeathcoteAn intriguing variety which makes an equally interesting wine and the most recent white to join the Chalmers fray. With bucket-loads of natural acid, these grapes stay vibrant and racy through the warm summer of northern Heathcote, meaning Greco can achieve fruit richness without compromising freshness. The wine is bold and intense with ripe apple and poached quince flavours with a chalky, crunchy backbone. Not for the faint at heart, rather an adventure for the palate, especially at the dinner table.
Galli Estate Adele Sangiovese 2017 Victoria Heathcote
Galli Estate Adele Sangiovese 2017 Victoria HeathcoteGalli Estate Adele Sangiovese 2017. Cherry, earthy, berries and spice predominate the aromatics. On the palate there are generous red and dark cherries, blackberries, earthy/savoury textures lingering in the background, with good length. Chalky tannins make this wine identifiable with typical Sangiovese characteristics
Galli Estate Tempranillo Grenache Mourvedre 2016 Victoria Heathcote
Galli Estate Tempranillo Grenache Mourvedre 2016 Victoria HeathcoteGalli Estate Tempranillo Grenache Mourvedre 2016 – Full of juicy dark berry fruits, earthiness, and a hint of spices. The palate is brimming with
gorgeous juicy plum, macerated raspberry and blackberry, earth savoury notes, and dried
undergrowth. The finish is soft and satisfying, with gentle tannins. A well balanced wine that is
very moreish and savoury.
Food Matches: Spicy cured meats, roast pork, cotechino or chorizo sausage.
Greenstone Estate Sangiovese 2015 Victoria Heathcote
Greenstone Estate Sangiovese 2015 Victoria HeathcoteGreenstone Estate Sangiovese 2015
Dusty reds and flecks of purple are evident in this savoury wine.
Lifted aromatics of red cherry, cola and raspberry sit above a fresh acid structure. The mouthfeel is appealing as the sweetness of the fruits work in with the dill and olive. The firmness of the dusty tannins grip and carry the fruits before butterscotch and fruit sweetness re-emerge through the finish.
Greenstone Shiraz 2016 Victoria Heathcote
Greenstone Shiraz 2016 Victoria HeathcoteGreenstone Shiraz 2016. A deep and densely presenting wine. Dark red to maroon, with purple and magenta coloured hue.
Rich black currant and blueberry fruits are defined in the aromatics. Lifted characters of dried oregano and tarragon intermingle, while undertones of dark plum and oak spices are brooding. Flowing onto the palate, the aromatics are all present in flavour and are tightly packed. The fruit sweetness is balanced, and reigned in somewhat, by a refined tannin structure producing an elegance and great persistence. Dark chocolate and toasted oak notes find their way through in the finish.
A Shiraz of this standing will benefit cellaring for 10+ years, while still being enjoyable and rewarding in its youth.
Jasper Hill Emily’s Paddock Shiraz Cab Franc 2018 Victoria Heathcote
Jasper Hill Emily’s Paddock Shiraz Cab Franc 2018 Victoria HeathcoteFrom the ‘home’ vineyard of three hectares, planted next to the winery, and including around 5% Cabernet Franc that is co-planted and co-fermented with the Shiraz. Powerful, savoury aromas of red berries, undergrowth, cassis, minerals and spice. The wine has a wonderful balance between ripe sweetness and savoury, with firm tannins and fresh acidity balancing the complex fruit flavours nicely. Very good depth and complexity, with a long finish. This wine is approachable now, yet will improve with a few years in the cellar. More savoury and undergrowth-driven than it’s ‘Georgia’s’ sibling. 94+ points, drink 2020-2028. (August 2019).
Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz 2015 Victoria Heathcote
Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz 2015 Victoria HeathcoteFrom another great vintage, with 12 months élevage in French oak barriques, of which 20% were new. Exhibiting the typical characters of mixed red berries with a general spiciness to the velvety, viscous, well balanced and rounded palate. Powerful wine, with fine, supple tannins and a fabulous length. Great longevity again, but regardless, this will immediately appear on wine lists matched to grilled red meats without any detriment. 15.0% alc/vol
Medium deep crimson. Fresh dark cherry, blackberry herb garden aniseed aromas with espresso notes. Inky textured wine with lovely ripe dark cherry, blackberry fruits, slinky fine chalky tannins, underlying savoury nuances and bitter chinotto-like finish. Elegantly styled wine with lovely aromatic complexity and vigour. 15% Alc. 95 points – 2022-2038
Save Our Souls Sagrantino 2016 Victoria Heathcote
Save Our Souls Sagrantino 2016 Victoria HeathcoteSave Our Souls Sagrantino 2016
100% Sagrantino from Chalmers Vineyard in Merbein.
The fruit is transported overnight to Yarra Valley and destemmed into and open fermenter. No additions are made and the must is left to ferment naturally with only occasional punch downs. After fermentation and pressing the wine is filled to neutral oak for 6 months before a small addition of sulphur dioxide and bottling without fining or filtration.
NOTES:
This wine is fun…spicy nose of anise and dark berries.
The palate has dark plums and cherries with a juicy centre. A back palate of crushed cherries linger.
