From a single site – the Bizot family vineyard. All chardonnay. Barrel maturation employed. A foamy texture belies the detail of fruit, spice, savoury oak
It’s a wine tasting format that I wish more Australian winemakers would embrace. Winemaker A, usually from the New World (or a less fancied producer/appellation),
This is so pure and refined, with remarkable tension and mineral drive. Aromas of oyster shells, sliced lemons, flint, sourdough and white flowers. The palate
Bright, medium yellow in the glass; a nose of pencil shavings, nutty/savoury barrel ferment nuances and baked lemon pudding, the palate tensioned and dry with
Quite delicate and fresh, with aromas of sliced apples, oyster shells, grapefruit, citrus peel, sea spray and flint. The palate is mid-weighted, with lovely tension
Mid straw-yellow hue; a fresh but quite complex bouquet showing some aldehydes plus mixed spices, dried herbs and flowers, and a slight almond note. The
DAOSA Natural Réserve 7th Release This is 85% from the ’22 vintage and 15% reserve wines. A blend of 57/35/8% Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier. Real lemonade!
2021 Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Shiraz Franc There’s great perfume and earthy undertones, giving a nod to old-style claret. Aromas of dark
2023 Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc Leafy and earth-driven, with aromas of red and black berries, tobacco, spices, saffron and citrus peel. The
2023 Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz There’s lovely balance of fruit and earth, with aromas of black currants, spices, tea leaves, herbs de
A special release after nine years in bottle that still shows great mineral energy. Aromas of struck match, grilled citrus, crushed river stones, gunpowder, lime
Restrained aromas of grilled lemons, grapefruit, struck match, oyster shells and flint. The palate is refined, with mineral-driven acidity and a generous texture that will