Larmandier Bernier continues to impress us here at the Vine Press. All their vineyards are biodynamic (rare in Champagne) with an average vine age of 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are replanted at 25 years). Here’s a review that says it all: “Opinions differ about what makes a wine producer great, but everyone agrees that Pierre Larmandier’s…
Champagne producers Pierre & Sophie Larmandier are passionate craftsmen – they do everything they possibly can in the vineyard to ensure their base wines are top shelf….All their vineyards are biodynamic (rare in Champagne) with an average vine age of 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are replanted at 25 years). Yields are extraordinarily low by…
Ashton Hills Galah Galah Sparkling Shiraz 2002 was awarded best vintage sparkling wine in the first issue of the Sydney Morning Herald Good Wine Guide 2011, by Nick Stock. This is what Nick had to say: ‘A niche style that’s uniquely Australian; I (and a dedicated band of enthusiasts) sincerely hope it’s one we’ll see…
Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2008 got a great write up in the 2011 WA Wine Guide by Ray Jordan. He wrote: “This is a very classy and complex chardonnay. The nose bursts from the blocks with a funky minerality and touches of custard tart. Tight, tart grapefruit and honeydew melon on the palate with a zingy…
Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010 was scored 94 points by Ray Jordan in his WA Wine Guide 2011. He wrote: “This southern area produces excellent sauvignon blanc like this burster. Vibrant, crisp and pure tropical fruit flavours with a delightful fragrance and intense zesty palate. The middle palate is all ripe fruit yet the fine…
Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling 2010 was recently reviewed by Gary Walsh of The Wine Front, Nov 2010 where he gave it 93 points and said “It’s savoury, chalky, a little stinky and funky, and floral all at once.There’s an explosion of juicy aniseed and lime flavour that feels almostsweet when it hits, until it…
Teusner Independent Shiraz Mataro 2009 has been voted “Best Value Red” in the recent publication, Good Wine Guide by Nick Stock. He wrote: “…The palate’s formidably structured and carries plenty of rich fruit flesh, with sturdy tannins, long and true. Very dense, and packs in as much flavour as you could ever hope for, with…
Juniper Estate Cane Cut Riesling 2007 from premium Margaret River producer has done well here with this sticky. They cut the riesling fruit bearing canes at optimum ripeness and leave them for several weeks to concentrate the sugars and flavours. Portion of blend matured in small oak to impart nuttiness. Intense floral citrus blossom aromas,…
Juniper Estate Margaret River Semillon 2007 is far from the light unwooded classic Hunter style, this wine is bursting with lemon, pear and grapefruit flavour (grapes are picked riper than in the Hunter) and a lick of toasty oak. 100% estate grown from their dry grown low yielding vineyard planted in 1973. If this doesn’t…
Juniper Crossings Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 is 100% barrel fermented in French oak with complex ripe nectarine fruit, melons and lemon freshness. “This is consistently amongst the best chardonnay’s under $ 25 from Margaret River“… Peter Forrestal. Amazing chardonnay for the price. Try with thai beef salad. 93 points James Halliday 2010; 92 points Nick Stock…
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