The enticing bouquet of allspice, dark fruits and savoury chocolate persist as flavours, too. The palate presents fine tannins, an elegant texture and warmth that linger to the liquorice-studded finish. Best from 2014 to 2019, or enjoy now with roasted duck breast.
Purplish colour. Shy nose of blackberry fruit, a hint of mushroom. Sappy fruit flavours wrap the generous but supple tannins. The finish is very firm and imposing. A good buy at this price.
Q water Sparkling Wine Award Gold: 13th Street 2008 Premier Cuvée Gold: Huff Estates 2007 Cuvée Peter F Huff Silver: Angels Gate 2010 Archangel Chardonnay Bronze: Hernder Estates 2007 Sparkling Riesling NOW Magazine Dry Riesling Award Gold: Flat Rock Cellars 2010 Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling Gold: Daniel Lenko Estate 2009 Reserve Riesling Silver: John Howard Cellars [...]
“It tastes just like chicken!” If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard that line, I’d be a millionaire by now. Let me tell you, I’ve tried frog legs, eel, alligator, rabbit and kangaroo. And despite assurances to the contrary, none of it tasted even remotely like chicken. In fact, frog legs happen [...]
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