The Little Wine Co Pecorino 2024

The Little Wine Co Pecorino 2024

  15:43    Stu.

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Not just a cheese variety (Pecorino being a catch-all term for any cheese made entirely from Sheep's whey), but so named after the Italian for sheep 'Pecora' and the old shepherd's route that the vines grew alongside.

Plenty of interest here: cantaloupe melon, Pear William - both aromatically, into and then through the palate.

A slight briny tang lingers, at turns both refreshing and also leaving your yearning for more. Generous length that tugs on. Very enjoyable. 93

Tasted on: Sunday 2nd February
Source: Sample
Price: $28
Alcohol: 12.7%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.thelittlewinecompany.com.au

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The Little Wine Co Lyre Lyre 2023

The Little Wine Co Lyre Lyre 2023

  15:40    Stu.

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A white blend of Verdelho, Pecorino, Vermentino, and Albarino (order as listed on the label, not necessarily by contribution to the blend).

Beautiful aromatics: frangipane, almond paste, snow pea tendril. Has a minerally suggestive edge that just catches the nasal cavity - perhaps a little white pepper / rotund one note.

Musk and minerally through the middle, pleasing enough texture a tingly spine of acid. A most pleasing all-rounder. 92

Tasted on: Sunday 2nd February
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 12.4%
Closure: Screwcap
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Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021

Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021

  17:13    Stu.

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I'd almost convinced myself I'd seen this before, nearly confusing it with the similarly named and liveried Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon (here). 

Here the Cabernet Sauvignon dominant version is redolent of cool autumnal mornings, touch of earthy-headiness lingering, veering to graphite notes.

The palate a contrast to that, with a deep black fruited heart, of blackcurrant and damson. Hint of black tea, pepper, twist of licorice - a complex mix of elements jostling and jockeying for position.

Tannins at turns coarse, with a glossiness in tandem, moving through a finish of some length. Still at a youthful juncture - look to see these elements ease into each other with some additional time. 93+

Tasted on: Wednesday 22nd January
Source: Sample
Price: $100
Alcohol: 14.2%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.huntingtonestate.com.au/

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The Little Wine Co Albarino 2024

The Little Wine Co Albarino 2024

  09:15    Stu.

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Fresh release of Albarino from Broke Fordwich (Hunter Valley) based The Little Wine Co. Fresh as it's both 2024 vintage, but also personified in its aromatic representation. Its all manner of peach nectar, summer florals, speaking to Summer days spent outside, around the table.

A lick of texture across the palate, against a grace of acidity - both lending itself to a range of foodstuffs. Seafood Paella an acceptable nod to Albarino's homeland Spain.

Personally I'd happily quaff this post-dip in the pool, the condensation rolling down the bottle as the water rolls down your face. That spine of acidity and lingering spice on the finish bringing refreshment, both. 92

Tasted on: Saturday 23rd November

Source: Sample
Price: $32
Alcohol: TBC
Closure: Screwcap
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Huntington Estate Dry Rosé 2024

Huntington Estate Dry Rosé 2024

  10:25    Stu.

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A drop positively brimming with sunshine and energy, of strawberry, raspberry and rose.

It is what it says on the bottle, dry - a mineral tinged edge to the wine and a spine of dazzling acidic energy. Dried herb presents itself and that edge of austerity yields to a broader, almost creamy aspect to the wine. Lovely Rosé - a welcome addition to any table. 93

Tasted on: Sunday 12th January
Source: Sample
Price: $28
Alcohol: 13.36%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.huntingtonestate.com.au/

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Slow Wine Co Reserve Pinot Noir 2021

Slow Wine Co Reserve Pinot Noir 2021

  12:45    Stu.

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Grown at 960m, fruit from vines established in 1990. Vines of some pedigree and at the margins of what is considered cool climate viticulture.

Satsuma plum, baked raspberry, certainly on the leaner side of the red fruit spectrum. There's a lingering freshness to the periphery, a bright and vibrant halo - so to speak.

An elegance and freshness personifies the wine on entry. Fine tannins on a persistent length, balanced acid with a lovely carriage of flavour. Top tier Pinot Noir. 94

Tasted on: Thursday 19th September
Source: Sample
Price: $65
Alcohol: 14.3%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://slowwineco.com.au/

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Stockman's Ridge Rider Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Stockman's Ridge Rider Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

  12:04    Stu.

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Chocolate, cedary oak, Bay seasoning.

Creamy red fruit palate, soft and sensual - it's delicate frame of 13.1% sets the wine up. Easy going and representing good value.

Nicely structured, finishes on a medium to firm grain of tannin, moderate acids to clean things up. 91

Tasted on: Sunday 20th October
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 13.1%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://stockmansridge.com.au/

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