Hand picked over three weeks, 12 micro ferments, all five clones, parcels fermented and matured individually, 12 months’ maturation in French barrique (25% new), basket pressed. Eleana Anderson is one freakishly fantastic winegrower and maker, showing the way with, and the exciting future of, tempranillo in Australia. Few come close. A scent alive in rose […]
Multiple small batches, whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast, fermented in French barriques (25% new), full solids, lees stirred, 12 months’ maturation. A real beauty of a chardonnay that combines cool-climate poise and a deep-set complexity. Aromas set the scene in white flowers, flinty grapefruit and citrus, stone fruits, almond meal and spice. With senses on alert, […]
Multiple small batches and natural yeast ferments, matured separately; 22 months’ maturation in French oak barriques (30% new). Sourced from the 21-year-old, 400ml high Nicholson/Mayford vineyard with 10 shiraz clones in play. It’s all beauty, spice and sophistication. A peppery, spiced array of lively black, red and blue fruits, smart vanillin oak, earth and leather […]
Mayford Wines – ★★★★★ An attention-grabbing blend highlighting all the strengths of two classic grapes: tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon. Ripe blue, red and black berries mesh beautifully with dried rosemary, earth, red licorice and vanillin oak. So smooth it glides across the tongue. Tannins are just so, spice is heady, the effect is stunningly memorable.Jeni […]
Albariño gets the deluxe treatment and that’s a ‘Wow!’ Each vintage sees these two makers excel themselves with the Spanish grape, reaching down deeper into its character to extract layer upon layer of complexity. Preserved lemon, grapefruit pith, lime zest, apple, beeswax and peach – a rich tapestry of scents, flavours and textures – are […]
Mayford Wines – ★★★★★ A wine of pure class. Perfectly reflects the Alpine Valleys’ ability to compete when it comes to quality shiraz. Ready for the glass or a long run in the cellar, it arrives integrated and balanced with a budding complexity. Dark plum, black berries, a shopping list of spices including anise and […]
Mayford Wines – ★★★★★ Excellent spread of flavour and the balance to match. This is another tiptop release from Mayford. Trademark black cherry flavours almost move into plum; toast and chicory characters come thanks to oak; peppercorn is part of the wine’s story. Ultra-fine but assertive tannin exerts a certain confidence. All the right moves. […]
Mayford Wines – ★★★★★ Dramatically different from the ’16, as it should be. 13 clones of shiraz made in small batches, variously spending 3-8 weeks on skins, matured for 22 months in French barriques (36% new). It’s luscious, filling the mouth and then some with its multifaceted purple and black fruits, rounded tannins and high […]
If there is a heavier Burgundy-shaped bottle, I haven’t encountered it, and have no wish to do so. Happily for those who have lugged a 6-bottle case into their cellar, the wine is full of character. If they’ve picked up 12 bottles they are either Olympic weightlifters or in hospital after cardiac arrest. The wine has a ramrod-straight […]
If there is a heavier Burgundy-shaped bottle, I haven’t encountered it, and have no wish to do so. Happily for those who have lugged a 6-bottle case into their cellar, the wine is full of character. If they’ve picked up 12 bottles they are either Olympic weightlifters or in hospital after cardiac arrest. The wine has a ramrod-straight […]
