Wine Reviews

The fruit for this wine is sourced from 101-year-old vines from the Parish vineyard, and it doesn't feel like we are in the Clare anymore. It smells and drinks of elsewhere, more the ilk of Rheingau. Indeed, the red clay on slate soils imparts a level of richness beyond a...

From the original riesling plantings of the Koerner family Gullyview vineyard, which has been steadily added to since '73. Damon Koerner has always loved this spot atop a hill ("it's got a good aura about it," he says), with its bony soils, clay and limestone. The mineral tension of the...

This drinks with a fractured graphite, slatey character atop the fruit. Acidity washes through, free-flowing, uninhibited and giving the impression that it might never recede. Tomato leaf, red cherry, dried herbs, an imprint of game and tongue-twisting, sinewy tannins that yell for a bowl of ragù with bread as a...

Intensely slate-driven, showing mineral-edged notes of nectarines, wet river stones and high-toned citrus. The palate is so energetic and powerful with a striking acidity and nicely integrated phenolics. High-tension and linear, this has a drive and concentration that will evolve nicely in bottle. Aged on fine lees in stainless steel...

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 conversion. From vines planted in 1973. The new release of the former “Gullyview”...

This is cabernet sauvignon off heavier soils from the Vivian vineyard with a barely there addition (2%) of sciacarello. Blackcurrant, blackberry, some fennel and anise, a hint of cherry cola, bresaola and a savoury tobacco tar element that exists beyond the perimeter of fruit. Stately and firm, it flexes its...

Luscious aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, rose petals, blood oranges and dried strawberries. The plush palate has a medium-bodied mouthfeel, nervy acidity and finely tuned, drying tannins. Classic bright-fruited sangiovese notes. Real vibrancy and structure. 12.5% alcohol from a cool vintage. Will evolve nicely in bottle. Drink or hold. 94...

A blend of cabernet sauvignon and (2%) sciacarello. The 1%ers maker the difference. This bottle says Classico but it is now just a plain old Classic, no ‘O’. This is outstanding. It does potent yet svelte cabernet while dialing in a bit of superstar x-factor. Cassis, black olive, clove and...

Savory and fruit-driven aromas of wild blackberries, mulberry bush and red currants. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of mocha, olive brine and graphite. Very drying and structured with an underlying freshness. Excellent. Drink or hold. 94 Points. James Suckling. Published...