Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling 2022

Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling 2022

  08:50    Stu.

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Tropical lead-in with this crafted Riesling from Great Southern and the hands of Rob Diletti.

Lemons, Yuzu, subtle blossoms all offer up an aroma that is sure to delight and satisfy.

Bracing acidity against a pithy edge; cascading waves of refreshment deliver and entice successively - creating great drive and length. Refreshment plus! 93

Tasted on: Thursday 29th December
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol:11%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://castlerockestate.com.au/

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Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2021

Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2021

  16:00    Stu.

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Lemongrass, citrus, an undercurrent of salinity sitting gently beneath. 

The delicate fragrance not quite in tune for a Riesling packing a punch and tang of flavour.

A zest and minerality performs a lively dance across the palate, down the spine and through to a fine finish. Porongurup is certainly a sub-region to watch, the Harewood Rieslings generally too. 93

Tasted on: Wednesday 13th October
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 12%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://harewood.com.au/

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Brave New Wine Magical Animal Chardonnay 2019

Brave New Wine Magical Animal Chardonnay 2019

  16:30    Stu.

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A Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Porongurup in Western Australia's Great Southern. 

Has that mealy vibe, generous in its offer, hints of grilled stonefruit. Complexity to boot, adding grilled nuts, a drizzle of citrus too. 

The palate is a riot too, a crackle of spice and something like a buttery popcorn, remnants of oak adding depth. It's lavish, layered and possessing an intensity and power of flavour that's seemingly perpetual. 

It literally unfurls in the glass before your eyes. A truly multi-faceted wine. Quite exceptional. 95

Tasted on: Monday 17th August 
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 13.2%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.bravenewwine.com.au/

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Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2018

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2018

  08:30    Stu.

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Who doesn't love picking strawberries? One for you, one for the basket? A glass for you, a glass for me. Yes, it conveys strawberry in both aroma and taste - unmistakably so. 

Take it unto oneself, it's succulent with a vein of acidity that represents the wine's nervous system, about which all else hangs. 

The fruit, threading a savoury mien, casting a fine minerally tannin. Castle Rock wines just possess an inherent balance, here that fruit/savoury proposition hanging nicely. 93 

Tasted on: Friday 7th February 
Source: Sample
Price: $34
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://castlerockestate.com.au/

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Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2019

Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2019

  18:43    Stu.

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Stonefruit over citrus. Minerally, semblance of texture and weight, as if to give the impression of sweetness - yet it's dry. Barrel fermentation has added depth and complexity here.

Further stonefruit makes its way to the palate, supplemented by notes of melon. Gives and aids length, finishing long. Quality wine. 93

Tasted on: Thursday 3rd October, a Leaf day 

Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.harewoodestate.com.au
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Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Porongurup Riesling 2019

Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Porongurup Riesling 2019

  17:30    Stu.

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Muskiness, bath salts, lemon sherbet, Passionfruit, perhaps even a smattering of mango. 

Softer, rounded feel, acidity not missing, just broader in profile. It fills the palate, delivering length, width and a joyous refreshment. Hint of powdery phenolics just add to the overall whole.

It grows in stature with some time, yet another impressive release from this winery. 92 

Tasted on: Sunday 18th August, a Flower to Leaf day 
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://castlerockestate.com.au

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Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Shiraz 2017

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Shiraz 2017

  17:00    Stu.

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Has the air of cool climate Shiraz, a meat and pan juice aroma, peanut husks to boot. Violets, Plum, more of that savoury mien flowing through. Somewhat bold and firm, in a good way. 

Tannin is fine, long and provides generous carry of flavour. The length is quite something, seemingly giving and giving, yielding to none. Whilst it might feel young now, give it some ten years easily to meld together. An excellent wine. 94 

Tasted on: Wednesday 14th August, a Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://castlerockestate.com.au/

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Castle Rock Estate Shiraz 2015

Castle Rock Estate Shiraz 2015

  08:30    Stu.

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Classic cool climate Shiraz here. I saw this peanut brittle character - something i've often seen in Shiraz from the Canberra district.

Complete with delightfully balanced blackberry, briar - smooth, mellifluous fruit; firmish graphite tannin completes the picture. Medium bodied, nice freshness.  92

Tasted on: Saturday 15th December 
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2017

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2017

  08:30    Stu.

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Sour Cherry, earth, stalky compounds, hints of mushroom skin. 

Nice acidic line, fine tannin, persistent line of flavour - if not necessarily the depth, rather more being a considerable wine of finesse and balance. 

Well made and structured Pinot Noir. 91 

Tasted on: Saturday 1st December 
Source: Sample
Price: $38
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://castlerockestate.com.au

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Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2018

Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2018

  18:00    Stu.

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Nettle, cut grass, florals and citrus. Fainter tropical hunts lie underneath, mango and perhaps a little lychee.

Sharp, razor-like green apple and citrus acidity greets you on entry. Has a distinctive tang, induces a salivatory experience across the palate from the lemon/lime acidity.

Good length, flowing - a fine wine, perhaps a little too youthful at this juncture. 91+ 

Tasted on: Friday 7th December 
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.harewoodestate.com.au/

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Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2018

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2018

  11:57    Stu.

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Wonderfully fragrant Riesling from Western Australia's Great Southern. It's all lemongrass and kaffir lime, from aromatics alone I was expecting a tropical fruit sorbet of sorts. 

It's bracing, with a fine acidic crunch and spread across the palate, all lime juice in a length of great satisfaction. It goes fantastically now, yet that natural acidity could yet see its best days ahead of it. 

Impressive in many ways. 93 

Tasted on: Tuesday 20th November 
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://castlerockestate.com.au

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