Deep ruby with lighter rim and lovely floral and spiced nose.
Tannins are silky smooth and well integrated.
Dark fruits on palate with balance of alcohol and acidity, AbV at 13% much lower than typical Oz Shiraz @14.5%
At 8 years this is likely at its optimal drinking age
Excellent Syrah from NZ. — a year ago
A discovery from NZ. Fullbodied. Well balanced as from condrieu. — 6 years ago
Oldest winery in NZ (1896). 3 owners. Crisp Texsun grapefruit flavors. Wonderful value for region and style. Approximately 10,000 cases made. — 8 years ago
Totally delicious natural but clear orange. Bit pricey — 8 years ago
This wine is of exceptional quality. While it may have been slightly premature to consume (released in 2021), it exhibited pronounced tannic characteristics. — 9 months ago
Terraza Carmona — 4 years ago
Good value buy. — 6 years ago
Bronze no decanter 2019. Um belo exemplar brasileiro — 7 years ago
Brambly dark fruit washed down with funky coppa salami.
— 8 years ago
Tart, solid minerals, cherries and plum. Not too many layer however the lasting flavor is balanced. Gets the job done — 8 years ago
With miso cod - perfect contrast — a year ago
Very into it. Sweet. Lychee. @Discovery Wines — 6 years ago
Nice. Not syrupy, a touch of bitterness on finish but not much. Good flavor. — 7 years ago
Vila. Avançades 2017. 308,55
25.06.18 — 8 years ago
Ahhhhmazing great cava rose #whoknew — 8 years ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Bit harsh day 1. Still nice. — 6 months ago