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
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“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 […]
“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
