95 Points – 5 Stars2015 Mayford PorepunkahChardonnay, Alpine Valleys, $36 This is superb and showcases the full gamut of chardonnay complexities. Light yellow colour; oatmeal, toasted cashew nut and smoky low-level sulphide aromas. It’s intense and fresh in the mouth, multi-layered and finishes cleanly, with great vitality. GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE – JUNE/JULY 2017
2015 Mayford Tempranillo, Alpine Valleys, $36 LAY ME DOWN Most Australian tempranillos, it’s fair to say, are drink-now propositions: juicy, round, soft-edged. This one has long been an exception: deep, dark fruit and wonderful, grippy tannin crying out for cellaring. And 2015 is the best vintage yet. GOURMET TRAVELLER – MAY 2017
“Ovens Crossing” is the former name of Porepunkah, the home of Mayford. As fond as I am of the Porepunkah name, I think I might just prefer Ovens Crossing. This is a blend of tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon. It won’t be released until July 2017. It’s a beautifully balanced, flavoured and structured wine. Red/black berries, […]
Tempranillo was the wine that gained fame for Mayford, and this is a worthy member of the following vintages. It is bright, juicy and fresh, with red cherry fruit to the fore, and a long, convincing finish. 13.9% alc. 4 Stars Halliday Wine Companion Magazine
Mayford Chardonnay 2015 – 95 Points Light yellow hue, youthful, and a very attractive complex mealy bouquet – cashew nut, lightly toasted, with well-judged low-level sulfides. The palate is likewise fresh and complex at the same time: intense and delicious, balanced and clean finishing. A superb chardonnay which is young and vital.Drink: 2017 to 2025
Deep red colour with a good purple rim. The wine is rich and plummy, chocolate, vanilla and also spicy, with some oak clearly evident. It’s full-bodied and rich, deep and texturally lovely with fleshy extract and just the right touch of firmness. A very smart shiraz, which will benefit from more time in the cellar. Drink […]
From the cold Victorian Alps comes a compelling wine that’s all restraint and composure. Stonefruit, spice and lemon aromas are complex and a little hedonistic, with flavours that are rich and intense. Its balance is seamless with those concentrated flavours kept in check by acid that plays a background role – every element working in harmony. Enjoy with […]
Class 12 Other Red Varieties Six Nations Wine Challenge, The New World Champions
Mayford Tempranillo 2015 – Gold Medal Class 18B Tempranillo (More Structured)
Mayford Tempranillo 2015 – 95 Points I have always had a preference for Mayford Shiraz but this Tempranillo goes pretty close. Is it the best Tempranillo in Australia? It definitely has claims. Like the Shiraz, this has beautiful balance and poise, it reminds me more of the Alpine Valley than Spain but that is not a bad […]
