Acidity takes charge, leaving flavours of red and morello cherries, oak spices and fresh herbs in its wake. Still a bit nervy and the palate lighter framed and full of textural raw-silk tannins. There’s a vibrancy and refreshment throughout, just needs a bit more time in bottle, if you’ve the time to wait. Points: 91/100
Acidity takes charge, leaving flavours of red and morello cherries, oak spices and fresh herbs in its wake. Still a bit nervy and the palate lighter framed and full of textural raw-silk tannins. There’s a vibrancy and refreshment throughout, just needs a bit more time in bottle, if you’ve the time to wait. Points: 91/100
Medium-full red purple colour with slightly sweaty, whole-bunchy aromas that recall raw meat and red cherry, with a little cherry sourness on palate. Pleasant wine with a touch of tension, elevated acidity creating the impression of sinewy leanness. Nice wine and will be better with food. Points: 92/100
Grapes for this wine are sourced from a number of vineyards in the Macedon Ranges region. It’s clearly varietal and clearly good to drink. Indeed I enjoyed this over a couple of nights, and it was good enough for me to settle in with. It’s sweet-sour, fractionally herbal, carries its acidity well and is decently shaped through the finish. It has all the boxes ticked, short of really lighting up the glass. Points: 91/100
