Consumed this over a couple of nights and was sad to see it go. Immense drinkability and a real future ahead of it. Characterised in some ways by its dry, succulent, rippling tannin, though there is a fair show of flavour preceding it. Fruit-wise it does a gorgeous rendition of sweet-savoury: here it’s squishy, ripe, […]
This is an exciting chardonnay release for Mayford and the Alpine Valleys. Its a wine of style and charm and, most importantly, pure enjoyment. I loved the 2008 Mayford Chardonnay but for my own drinking pleasure, this is the one. It’s got both flavour and refinement in spades. Fennel, gunsmoke, nashi pears and limes. There’s […]
Many of Australia’s exciting new wines are being made by Victoria’s next-generation grape-treaders… Download article
Based in the Heart of Porepunkah, winemaker Eleana Anderson produces a teeny amount of wine – around 500 cases, including some terrific shiraz and chardonnay. But her tempranillo is standout. It’s a dense plush wine, full-bodied and quite opulent with rich savoury nuances, sweet leather and exotic spice, liquorice and a hint of menthol. Fleshy […]
By far the best Australian Shiraz that has passed my lips for a long long time. Eleana Anderson has a magical touch should be included in the same breath as Tim Kirk from Clonakilla as the best winemaker of cool climate Shiraz in Australia… Download article
“2010 Mayford Tempranillo, Alpine Valleys. This is one of the better examples of tempranillo that Australia has produced. With a deep purple-red hue and aromas of dark berry, subtle oak and mint, it’s full bodied and firmed up by tight tannins which are in good balance with the fruit and weight. Delicious Drinking. 8” Download […]
“TOP AUSSIE RED – Mayford Tempranillo, Alpine Valleys 2010, $38. Deep red-purple colour introduces a most stylish tempranillo with charm and balance. Dark berries, subtle oak, traces of mint and spice. In the mouth, delicious berry flavours with spice, mint and herb adding extra dimension. Harmony and drinkability galore. Best now to 2020. 14% alcohol. […]
“2010 Mayford Tempranillo, Porepunkah Vic $35This would have to be a contender for the best tempranillo yet produced in Australia. Surperb depth of glossy black fruit, but also terrific complexity of cocoa-dust tannin. Drink with slow-roast lamb.” Max Allen Download article
