Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2018

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2018

  16:00    Stu.

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Mezzacorona is the largest grower of Pinot Grigio in the world.

Slight leesy cheesy vibe over poached pear. Fleshy, honeyed, hints of stonefruit, semblance of texture and a gentle line of acidity run through the palate.

The Italians will throttle me for this, but it feels more Gris than Grigio. Horses for courses, refreshment is high. 88

Tasted on: Monday 11th November, a Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.mezzacorona.it/en-us
Sample courtesy of: www.singlevineyards.com

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Aylesbury Estate Waterfall Gully Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Aylesbury Estate Waterfall Gully Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

  08:36    Stu.

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There's more background to the Estate here.

The Waterfall Gully range being a more go-now, approachable and fruit driven offering: cassis in the main, subtle savoury driven elements backing it up in support. Touches of tapenade, herb, cola.

Succulent, yet with powdery mouth-coating tannin, gives the wine a firmness and aids length, than would otherwise be evident from the initial intro. Gives a semblance of structure. 89 

Tasted on: Wednesday 13th November, a Fruit to Root day 
Source: Sample
Price: $23
Alcohol: 14.6%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.aylesburyestate.com.au/

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Taylor's Pinot Noir Rosé 2019

Taylor's Pinot Noir Rosé 2019

  15:30    Stu.

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Well this is certainly a very aromatic expression of Rosé, pretty in bottle and the same in glass. Nice and light - on alcohol - at a stated 12.5%.

It’s all strawberries and creamy, expressly berry notes - like i say, very aromatic. More of the same on the palate, a semblance of sweetness flows, yet it is squarely dry. Refreshing to boot, this will please a crowd of that I’ve no doubt. 89 

Tasted on: Wednesday 18th December
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.taylorswines.com.au/

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Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2018

Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2018

  08:30    Stu.

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Unusually it seems exotically aromatic, Indian sandalwood and spice; touches of stonefruit and citrus, more traditionally, sit in the background.

Generous thrust of grapefruit like acidity, oft stated as a hallmark of Piccadilly, with an almost chalk like phenolic veneer flowing across the palate. 

Aside from that initial aromatic observation, it's classic Hills - and Tapanappa - Chardonnay. Another quality release. 93  

Tasted on: Sunday 10th November, a Leaf to Fruit day 
Source: Sample
Price: $39
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://tapanappa.com.au/

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Pig in the House Chardonnay 2019

Pig in the House Chardonnay 2019

  16:00    Stu.

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Organic Chardonnay from Cowra in the Central Highlands of New South Wales. Pig in the House have been following organic farming practices for over ten years now.

Clean and inviting Chardonnay here, a mix of citrus and ripe stone fruit that express themselves in a pure manner, indeed that purity of expression is something the O’Dea’s (owners of the PitH business) seek to achieve with this range - so, to that end, oak influence is minimal.

Freshness across the palate, a nice wine of acidity to match the fruit presence. Subtle mineral hint - refreshment factor high. I tasted a dribble the following day, the wine holding up remarkably well, given the fresh-and-at-you-now style. 89 

Tasted on: Saturday 9th November, a Leaf day
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.piginthehouse.com.au/

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Ridgemill Estate Pinot Noir 2018

Ridgemill Estate Pinot Noir 2018

  08:00    Stu.

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It's not the variety that springs to first association with the region, but here this example leads with a varietal expression of sour cherry, backed up with a deeper earthen aspect.

The palate is succulent, juicy, more by way of wild strawberry here, raspberry in the mix too. Balanced and supple, latent depth of flavour appears, giving some length. 

Only quibble would be a missing x factor that would propel this further in qualitative stakes. That said, it's well made, and its easy going manner would no doubt have you seeing this off in a session. 90

Tasted on: Saturday 9th November, a Leaf day 
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://ridgemillestate.com/

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Azahara Sparkling Rosé NV

Azahara Sparkling Rosé NV

  16:30    Stu.

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Bargain bubbles to get the party in your mouth started! Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from the Murray Darling region near Mildura, in Victoria's North-West.

Subtle bready hints, touch of berry. Same on the palate before a very assertive bead that forces its way across the palate. Goes OK as an aperitif style. 86 

Tasted on: Friday 8th November 
Source: Sample
Price: $15
Alcohol: TBC
Closure: DIAM
Website: https://www.wingara.com.au/Our-Brands/Azahara

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