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Saturday, 9 November 2019

Moppity Vineyards Crafted Syrah 2017

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Moppity Vineyards 'Crafted' range focuses on smaller batch and single vineyard/block expressions, varieties from the alternative path, as well as regional standards.

Initially coming across as what may be perceived as a bolder expression of the variety, yet sitting underneath that intro is an inviting array of blue and black fruits.

Woodland and spice notes add seasoning to the core of fruit, soft and succulent. Tannin is fine, savoury twists extend a generous length. 91

Tasted on: Friday 13th September, a Flower day 
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://moppity.com.au/

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Friday, 8 November 2019

Tim Adams Skilly Ridge Riesling 2018

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From the associated release notes: Produced using only free-run juice, fruit flavours are kept pure and the resultant wine mirrors the berries tasted in the vineyard at harvest. 

It's fragrant, floral - lavender and violets; stonefruit and dripping honeydew melon. Textural width and weight married to a fine minerally length. Treads a path that is light, yet one also of verve and a touch of minerally swagger. 

Delicate length, citrus and zest with more of that textural feel. Light, balanced and assertive. A delight, a wine that will serve in the cellar well for 10-15 years. 93

Tasted on: Wednesday 9th October, a Root to Flower day 
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.timadamswines.com.au/

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Brash Higgins MRLO 2017

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From the Lennon Vineyard in McLaren Vale; sees 7m in amphora and has an addition of 10% Nero d'Avola included in final bottling. I was feeling creative this day.

Black fruit and herbal tangs, something darker lurking beneath; 
Seven months in Clay amphora, Nero d'Avola added for extra relief;

A silken palate, racy - possessing verve;
Easily consumed, pour another serve. 

A touch of wild herb across the middle;
Perhaps a contribution from the Nero, not content to play second fiddle.

Finishing well a touch of fine tannin;
Deliciously savoury, to your cellar you should be adding. 92 

 Tasted on: Thursday 3rd October, a Leaf day
Source: Wine Club Purchase
Price: $39
Alcohol: 13.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.brashhiggins.com/

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Thursday, 7 November 2019

Pig in the House Organic Rosé 2019

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I was surprised to learn that this was the first release of a Rosé under the Pig in the House label, organic fruit of course.

Strawberry, rose petal, Turkish Delight. Musky hints, veering to savoury nuances on the palate. 

Drying, but long on flavour, the musk and savoury elements delivering on the length. Good Rosé. Enough about it to refresh, complex enough to interest. Solid. 91 

 Tasted on: Tuesday 5th November, a Root to Flower day 
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://windowrie.com.au/

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Pirate Cru Slurpy Puppy Centurion Vine Grenache 2015

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At 4 years it may have started to lose some of the lustre of youth in glass, yet the aromatics still speak of spicy and earthen Grenache over the pretty red fruit for which the variety is known.  

Light and silken palate, long-threaded gossamer tannin connects generosity and depth of flavour. 

Spice, touch of scorched earth, grain of tannin - all add to bring this one home. 92 

 Tasted on: Friday 20th September, a Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $26.95
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.piratecru.com.au/

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Wednesday, 6 November 2019

Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva NV

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Reserva Cava (meaning ageing for a minimum of 15 months on lees) and Brut (maximum 12g/l residual). Unsure of specific varieties, typically though made from Chardonnay, Macabeo, Paralleda, Xarello - all listed for indexing purposes).

Green apple, hints of peach skin; soft and sensuous, textural with a depth and lusciousness of flavour. Perhaps lacking acidic drive and minerality, nonetheless a generous wine. Impressive for $20 suggested retail. 90 

 Tasted on: Saturday 28th September, a Fruit to Root day 
Source: Sample
Price: $25.99
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Cork
Website: https://www.campoviejo.com/

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Tim Adams Cabernet Malbec 2016

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A lively one here, both full bodied and yet also with softer black fruit and violet aromatics. It's deep and intense - to a degree - cedar and oak seasoning adding an aromatic lift, but also present on the palate giving length. 

Tannin is generous, a nice firm counter to the succulent blackcurrant fruit that flows long across the palate. Touch of chalky pucker to conclude. 

Generous to a fault, you'd happily go here now, but also be richly rewarded with a stint in the cellar. Drink to 2028 92 

 Tasted on: Tuesday 15th October, a Fruit day 
Source: Sample
Price: $26
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.timadamswines.com.au/

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