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 HeathcoteJasper Hill Emily’s Paddock Shiraz Cab Franc 2018
From 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 HeathcoteJasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz 2015
From 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
Tellurian Grenache 2017 Victoria Heathcote
Tellurian Grenache 2017 Victoria HeathcoteThis 2017 Tellurian Grenache is medium bodied palate highlighted by vibrant red fruits, elegant texture and mouthfeel, with soft, plush tannins and well balanced acidity providing a moreish finish.
Tellurian Marsanne 2018 Victoria Heathcote
Tellurian Marsanne 2018 Victoria HeathcoteTellurian Marsanne 2010 is a savoury style of marsanne, showing smoky, nutty oak complexities in its bouquet, the palate likewise savoury with fleshy texture and richness.
