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Hill-Smith Estate of course being from the broader Yalumba portfolio.
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018
Classic Hills Chardonnay, with a subtle oak, stonefruit and citrus aromatic lead. Where it stands out is on the palate, and with a generous intent it exhibits citrus, stonefruit and meal - again classic Hills profile. Minerally, mealy profile on the finish giving generosity and a suggestion of longevity. 92
Tasted on: Saturday 11th January
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Eden Valley Chardonnay 2018
Shows the winemakers hand, with wild ferment and hints of barrel fermentation. Redolent of dried straw, and pouring a similar colour. Aspects of citrus and stonefruit in the mix too. Touch of weight, clipped acidity and a flinty edge - lends what feels an austere edge, in a good way. The flintiness subtlety cascading on a long bow across the palate. One I came around to, a wine that will add some flesh to the bones, growing with some bottle time. 91
Tasted on: Monday 13th January
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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Off an eight hectare vineyard in the Eden Valley, texture being the name of the game, and an intent to tame same of the acidity that the variety can be known for, through use of 1-4 year old oak - plus a small (5%) portion of new. 
Fleshy tropical fruits, mango pulp; smells as a Weiss bar tastes.
Mesh is a long-standing collaboration between Robert Hill-Smith of Yalumba and Jeff Grosset. Made using Eden Valley fruit.
Billed as a 'Classic Release', released at 5/6 years of age. 
Clare and Eden, two perfect names for daughters that may never come to be - sharp of wit, and longevity. Contrived, maybe. But nonetheless two Powerhouse regions - being Clare and Eden Valleys of course - when it comes to Riesling in an Australian context
The Auld family have deep connections to the Australian wine industry, spanning a history some 150 years in the making. It doesn't stop there, with current generation Jock and Sam Auld continuing the families rich legacy through a winery bearing the family name.
It's 42% Grenache (Barossa Valley), 42% Sangiovese (Barossa Valley) and 16% Verdejo (Eden Valley). White peach, subtle herb - thyme, rosemary perhaps - smattering of wild strawberry.
Max & Me being Sarah Lehmann - former ballet dancer - and Max (the dog), with Phil Lehmann as principal grape nurturer.
Browning lime, lemongrass, veering to a white pepper aspect that certainly tickles the olfactory organ. Fair width about it (I served first pour at about 10°), texture and phenolics as if worked to a degree. 
This is an exquisite Syrah for $25. Eden Valley is probably better known for its Whites (Riesling), yet in the right hands its reds are just as sublime. Lighter, softer, than its regional neighbour, the better examples also possess this citrus, orange oil mien that can simply captivate. 
Lime, lemon butter and blossom. Has more of a deeper richness, than say the cut and rapier thrust of youthful Riesling. Veers more toward orange blossom on secondary aromatics.
A harmonious blend of Riesling (67%, 80yo vines) and Gewürztraminer (33%, 20yo old vines) from the Eden Valley.
