Month: February 2020

Golden Grove 2018 Joven Tempranillo

Golden Grove 2018 Joven Tempranillo

Quite deeply coloured for a joven style temp. Garnets at the meniscus and impenetrable black elsewhere. The bouquet is cola/cherry cola, sour citrus rind, hints of plums and spice. Showing … Read more

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Ridgemill Estate 2018 Pinot Noir

Ridgemill Estate 2018 Pinot Noir

Open fermented, pressed and matured in old French Oak, no whole bunch. Ruby red in the glass and as you swirl the edges are an enticing reflective light red rose … Read more

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Ballandean Estate 2019 Malvasia

Ballandean Estate 2019 Malvasia

It seems Granite Belt wine makers continue to entertain us consumers with continuing varietal variety and I’m appreciative. “Have you tried our Malvasia”, queried Leanne at their cellar door just … Read more

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Jester Hill 2016 Touchstone Sangiovese

Jester Hill 2016 Touchstone Sangiovese

Sangiovese has a slightly different relationship with The Granite Belt than most other varieties grown there. You won’t find much of it on the Belt. I remember a conversation a … Read more

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