The
wines of Peccavi, Margaret River, Australia
A newcomer reviewed
Website:
www.peccavi-wines.com
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in 2005, Jeremy Muller (an expat Brit working in foreign exchange in
Singapore) purchased a 16 hectare established vineyard n the
Yalingup area, in the north of the Margaret River region. He later
launched his own Peccavi label using the best of this fruit. To
achieve his dreams, James enlisted the help of consultant winemaker
Brian Fletcher, who has extensive international experience and is
based in the region.
Two
labels are made. Peccavi wines are from estate fruit; the ‘no
regrets’ label includes some purchased fruit. Muller is clearly
aiming high with this venture. For the curious, ‘Peccavi’ is
Latin for ‘I have sinned’.
UK
availability: www.winedirect.co.uk
THE
WINES
Peccavi
No Regrets Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2009 Margaret River
Taut and citrussy wuth some grapefruit pith bitterness. Lively, but
also with a nice density of fruit. Fully ripe without any greenness,
yet still fresh. 88/100
Peccavi
No Regrets Cabernet Merlot 2007 Margaret River
Fresh, aromatic, sweet blackcurrant and berry fruit nose. The
palate is dense, ripe and sweetly fruited with a fresh, slightly
grippy, savoury edge. Benchmark Margaret River Bordeaux blend.
88/100
Peccavi
Chardonnay 2007 Margaret River
Pretty serious. Fruit driven with nectarine, white peach and
citrus notes. Real complexity, with some spicy oak in the
background. Nice depth of flavour and freshness, finishing lively.
Expressive with lots of personality. 93/100
Peccavi
Shiraz 2007 Margaret River
Ripe and sweet with plum and berry fruit, as well as some nice
savoury structure. Notes of earth and spice under the fruit. A ripe
style, but still fresh, with some old world character. 89/100
Peccavi
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Margaret River
Taut and quite dense with rich blackberry and spice notes. Rich
and ripe but with nice definition. A bit of gravelly, savoury grip
adds interest. Classic Margaret River style. 90/100
See
also:
Margaret
River Series
Wines
tasted 05/11
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