Mayford Wines Rating 5 Stars & 5 Wine Glasses. The roots of Mayford go back to 1995, when forester Brian Nicholson planted a small amount of shiraz, since extended to its present level with 0.8ha. Chardonnay (1.6ha) and tempranillo (0.6ha). In the words of their backgrounder, in-house winemaking commenced shortly after he selected his seasoned […]
Close to the pinnacle of how great Victorian and Australian Shiraz can be: 97 points. I will put it out there: I have loved every release of Mayford Shiraz and this vintage is no exception. Want to jump on a ‘superstar of the future? Buy Mayford. The 2012 vintage release of Mayford Porepunkah Shiraz is […]
2012 Tempranillo wins Stewards Choice Trophy at 2013 Australian Alternative Varietals Wine Show. Australian Alternatives Varieties Wine Show
“Oh so fine, is this the future of Australian Tempranillo?” Jeni Port, The Age 1.10.2013
Mayford Tempranillo has fast become a sought-after wine. It’s made by Eleana Anderson in tiny volume to meticulous standards. It’s a leader of the Australian tempranillo pack. It’s from a few years ago now but if you haven’t read of the Mayford story, you can do so here. Mayford Tempranillo is of course from a […]
“Winemaker/vignerons Eleana Anderson and Bryan Nicholson have developed an exciting small range of wines from their Porepunkah vineyard. Tempranillo tends to steal the most attentiion, but I find their chardonnay equally exciting – full in flavour and character without being bloated or to weighty; developed, but with toned muscle definition. From the cooler 2011 ripening […]
Mayford from Porepunkah in the Alpine Valleys is one of the few winemakers in Australia to get tempranillo consistently right. A very pretty style from the cool 2011 vintage with savoury wild cherry, earthy fruit, lifted dried thyme and spicy edges. A great drink now but will also cellar well for five-plus years. Wish, The […]
Mayford Tempranillo 2011 This is just pre-release though I’ve had the good fortune to taste/drink it a couple of times. The first time I was impressed by its aromatics, the second by its tannin structure. It was a tough year in the Alpine Valleys (there will not be a shiraz release) as it was in […]
The 2010 Tempranillo has just been awarded a Double Gold at the 2012 Five Nations Wine Challenge.
Mayford Wines 5 Stars.Porepunkah Shiraz 2009 Rating 95.Porepunkah Tempranillo 2010 Rating 95 James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion 2012
