Wine Reviews

Impressive complexity on show from the start in this beautifully refined and complex Riesling sourced from old vines planted in 1973. Fragrance is all about white flowers, jasmine and warm citrus tones with spice. Elegance in the glass running smooth with a deep thread of citrus, apple, lemon, lime and musk with rockpool/oyster shell....

It definitely leans into its lo-fi credentials – a slight haze, a touch of grubbiness, and the essence of the perfect anchovy toast–wine match. Crushed concrete, lemon pith and pomelo. It’s all about savoury notes and, dare I say, minerality. It’s a fun little wine, full of broken misconceptions and a...

Sourced from vines planted in 1923 and planted in clay soils over slate. Brings a mix of light and shade to the glass. The light is the citrus brightness in lemon, lime and tangerine skin with apple. The shade is the savoury influence of preserved lemon and chalky texture. Together, they bring depth...

A dash of 2% of the Italian grape sciacarello is added to cabernet sauvignon for “freshness,” according to the maker. The grape is known for its spiciness which also seems to work well here, lifting the black-fruited intensity of the cabernet fruit and ringing it in some delightful floral aromatics....

It definitely leans into its lo-fi credentials – a slight haze, a touch of grubbiness, and the essence of the perfect anchovy toast–wine match. Crushed concrete, lemon pith and pomelo. It’s all about savoury notes and, dare I say, minerality. It’s a fun little wine, full of broken misconceptions and...

A striking purple-cherry red colour comes accompanied by some typical Sangiovese Brio – all bright, cherry-infused, savoury and dry. Red cherry, wild raspberry, sour cherry, thyme, earth and clay pot flavours range wide across the palate, seasoned nicely with a good lick of baking spices. Maturation in 2000L foudre for...

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carignan, Malbec 2023 Vibrant in purple colour and purple fruits, The Clare combines Cabernet Sauvignon (71%), Cabernet Franc (14%), Carignan (8%) and Malbec (7%) in one energised young red. It’s an inspired blend combining the black and red fruited, the earthy and herbal, the aromatic and...

Natural fermentation in Slavonian oak demi-muid for eight months on full solids. Cloudy, golden hues. Restrained aromas in spring blossom, bruised apple, pear skin, almond skin. A savoury, nicely styled Vermentino smooth in delivery with dried citrus, apple, grapefruit pith, almond and saline notes. Made to be enjoyed with food....

Our 2024 Old Vine Limestone Riesling was ranked number 50 scoring 95 points. "Stony aromas of lemon peel, orange blossoms, sliced pears, candied lime zest, lavender and intense chalk. The palate is tightly wound with a real mineral intensity and tactile mouthfeel. Seven months in clay amphora with full malolactic...