Out of Step Wine Co Daytime Red 2015

Out of Step Wine Co Daytime Red 2015

  10:00    Stu.

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“keep a bit of our 2015 fruit aside, make a few small batches of wine, a bit of stems, some co-fermentation, a bit of carbonic, & leave a barrel or two unsulphured & untopped, with the vision of putting these pieces together.” 

The result is a dangerously drinkable. Light, easy-going.  Kind of wine where you pour a glass and find yourself doing so again shortly thereafter. 

Had some substance to it: a bit of savoury character, spice, leaf, berry fruit. Sufficient to take a chill. Cracking summer red option. 91

Tasted on: Wednesday 2nd December: leaf to fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $27
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.outofstepwineco.com/

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Cooks Lot 'Lot 1111' Pinot Noir 2014

Cooks Lot 'Lot 1111' Pinot Noir 2014

  14:30    Stu.

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Black cherry, toast, char and dried earth; of a definite savoury bent

Supple palate, spongey texture; soft, delicate - spice, not so much by way of tannin, a light costing - reasonable length. 88 

Tasted on: Friday 11th December: a Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.cookslot.com.au/

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Champagne Brimoncourt Brut Regence NV

Champagne Brimoncourt Brut Regence NV

  10:30    Stu.

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A blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. Fermented in stainless steel and spends four years on lees for extra depth and complexity.

Citrus, buttery brioche and mealy notes greet you on pour. Has a textural richness, creamy and sensuous with a flavour profile that laps across the palate. Another fine Champagne from the Brimoncourt house. 91

See also Blanc de Blanc

Tasted on: 11th December
Source: Sample
Price: $78
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Website: http://brimoncourt.com/en/

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Yelland & Papps Eden Valley Riesling 2015

Yelland & Papps Eden Valley Riesling 2015

  10:30    Stu.

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Pure Eden Valley rizza on offer here, with a little Yelland & Papps twist. 

Lime with a sharper touch of grapefruit, over a little lemon. Has some of that floral character too: spring Jasmine perhaps. 

Lively palate, zip and energy - segues nicely to a sublime length. More of that classic lime: think Pickford’s cordial. Three months on lees adds a little flesh, adding width to excellent length. 92 

Tasted on: Friday 11th December 2015, a Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 11.7%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://yellandandpapps.com/

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Huntington Estate Semillon 2015

Huntington Estate Semillon 2015

  10:30    Stu.

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A new winery for me, and one of the oldest in a region that's in the ascendancy. 

Lemon, butter, lemongrass - beautifully fresh and fragrant intro. Citrus coursing through the palate, acid present yet not as electrifying as some in youth. 

Generous citrus conclusion. 89 

Tasted on: 10th December 2015
Source: Sample
Price: $22
Alcohol: 11.2%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://huntingtonestate.com.au/

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Lark Hill Grüner Veltliner 2015

Lark Hill Grüner Veltliner 2015

  14:00    Stu.

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Tasted alongside Hahndorf Hill's 2015 release (note), this shows more on the tropical spectrum: passion fruit, guava, melon.

Fruit on the palate, a little tang, some tinned fruit syrup sweetness; textural but also with chalky-phenolic dryness. Sees some barrel in addition to tank, provides a next level of depth.

Complex - and very good to drink. It kinda comes across like a super-charged Rhone white. Excellent outing this release. 94  

Tasted on: Wednesday 9th December: Flower to Leaf day
Source: Sample
Price: $45
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.larkhillwinery.com/

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Hahndorf Hill Winery 'GRU' Grüner Veltliner 2015

Hahndorf Hill Winery 'GRU' Grüner Veltliner 2015

  07:03    Stu.

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Rapidly becoming one of the Adelaide Hills' signature varieties. This example from pioneers Hahndorf Hill shows classic signature of white pepper, leading citrus, stonefruit and even a little root veg.  

The palate exhibits fleshy, tropicals, citrus and grapefruit acidity; texture, spice, zest and mineral - you can understand its affinity for food. 

Finishes with a little phenolic grip, carries the wine, aids length. 92 

Tasted on: Wednesday 9th December: Flower to Leaf day
Source: Sample
Price: $28
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.hahndorfhillwinery.com.au/

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