Spook Hill Wines THE DARK 2017 #riverland #durif Almost black in colour, the complex bouquet has plenty of vanillin oak with some red fruits, a dash of eucalypt & some spicy herbs. There is a hint of fruit sweetness on the front palate, leading to a big, rich, round,complicated palate- REARING TO GO
Spook Hill Wines 2017 #riverland NOR'WEST BLEND #mourvedre/ #alicantebouschet/ #durif. Deep crimson complex bouquet-mainly maturation characters, with a hint of dark berries & a dash of spice. Sublime silky smooth, well rounded, deeply flavoured palate with a delightful, lingering finish.MARVELOUS!
919 Wines 2021 #Riverland #durif, Deep inky purple, almost black in colour, elegant bouquet of oak,red fruits+ a hint of liquorice. Big, deep, layered palate full of rich fruit flavours & a hint of eucalypt- Still very tight & crisp- yet to reach its best.
WILL BE AWESOME IN TIME
#emergingvarieties
Had "Drinkies" with my tasting crew this afternoon -the wine of the day, by far, was the magnificent Morris of Rutherglen 1995 #durif which at 30 years old was in it's glorious prime- Big, round, richly flavoured- will still be chugging along in 10 year's time.
BLOODY MAGNIFICENT.
#emergingvarieties
Tasting of #organic Riverland Wine from Bassham Wines-18 great wines.My favourites were in the whites- Bassham Wines 2024 #verdejo- intense & divine, in the reds the Bassham Wines 2021 #durif & 2021 #tannat- big bold bright reds- raring to go right now.
A TRULY EXCELLENT range of #emergingvarieties
Heading off to the Blackwood Winemakers & Brewers Club (BWBC) this afternoon for a tasting of Riverland Wine from Bassham Wines
18 different #emergingvarieties will be presented, including some of my favourites like #verdejo- #pecorino #tannat, #Saperavi and #durif.
Reviews to follow!!!
Dee Vine Estate 'NERICON' 2021 #riverina #Durif - #vegan -Contemporary- #readytodrink. superb bouquet of blue & black berries, a dash of pepper & a hint of cassis. Deep, dense palate- masses of divine flavours & big, yet smooth tannins on the lovely, lingering finish. A TRULY MAGNIFICENT BIG RED!!!
Lost Penny Wines 2022 'INK MASTER' #barossavalley #durif (sealed under cork) Almost black in colour, aromas of beetroot, red fruits & a hint of earthiness. A splash of fruit sweetness on the front palate, masses of deep rich flavours & silky smooth.
MAGNIFICENT & RARING TO GO!!
#emergingvarieties
De Bortoli Wines 2021 VAT 1 DEEN #Durif #riverina/#Heathcote/#rutherglen- subtle bouquet of black berries & mulberries + a dash of spice. Big, rich, round + a hint of fruit sweetness on the front palate.Masses of divine flavours & a silky smooth lingering finish.RARING TO GO
Gold Medal Vin Asia 2022
Today is "OPEN THAT BOTTLE" day when we dig deep into our cellars and open an old bottle that we have been "keeping for a special occasion" but never got around to drinking it. Me a Morris Wines 1985 #rutherglen #durif which at 39 yrs old should be just about perfect!
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO OPEN??
