{"id":17326,"date":"2017-03-19T07:11:37","date_gmt":"2017-03-19T07:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=17326"},"modified":"2017-03-19T07:11:37","modified_gmt":"2017-03-19T07:11:37","slug":"a-pre-prowein-tasting-of-some-lovely-australian-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/australia\/a-pre-prowein-tasting-of-some-lovely-australian-wines","title":{"rendered":"A pre-ProWein tasting of some lovely Australian wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

On the eve of ProWein, Wine Australia put on a tasting of some really interesting Australian wines. Here are my notes on some of my favourites.<\/p>\n

Bellwether Vermentino 2014 Heathcote, Australia
\n<\/strong>This is a distinctive white wine that’s mineral, stony and lemony with nice delicacy and hints of juniper. Lots of interest here. 92\/100
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Soumah Single Vineyard Hesham Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nComplex, taut, spicy and nutty with lovely pear and peach fruit. There’s some richness here but also a lovely mineral core. Really fine. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Patrick Sullivan Fruit of the Sky Pinot Noir 2016 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nSo pure with floral aroamtics. This is elegant with red cherries, spice, a little bit of lift and some lemony freshness on the finish. Quite beautiful with detail and delicacy. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Patrick Sullivan Amazon Pinot Noir 2016 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nSo fine and elegant: floral, with fine spices. Supple and rounded with a silky texture. Amazing finesse and purity here. 95\/100<\/p>\n

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Luke Lambert Nebbiolo 2015 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nThis is quite special. Pure, with fine, floral red berry and cherry fruit. Structured palate with real finesse, showing spices, cherries, plums and herbs. 95\/100<\/p>\n

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Jamsheed Ma Petite Francine Cabernet Franc 2016 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nGrippy and vivid with lovely raspberry and cherry fruit, and nice spiciness. Has focus and grip, showing nice texture but also some structure. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Bill Downie ‘Bio Dynamic’ Petit Verdot 2015 Murray River, Australia<\/strong>
\nGrippy and meaty with some spiciness and delicious plump black fruits. Has density and power, but it’s not without some elegance, too. Very attractive. 92\/100<\/p>\n

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Soumah Single Vineyard Hexham Syrah 2015 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nGrippy and structured with ripe black cherry fruit and some richer blackberry character, with a spicy, tarry, peppery edge. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Yarra Yering Dry Red No 2 2010 Yarra Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nShiraz and Mataro with a bit of Viognier and Marsanne. Sweet, soft blackberries and black cherries here with some nice weight. Textural, soft and broad in the mouth with fruit sweetness. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Ruggabellus Fluus 2015 Barossa Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nThis is a blend of Grenache, Mataro, Syrah and Cinsault. It has real energy, with supple, fresh cherry and plum fruit with some nice detail. There’s a bit of a natural edge but it’s really elegant and drinkable. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Chaffey Bros Pax Antenna Grenache 2016 Barossa, Australia<\/strong>
\nPale cherry red in colour with supple, elegant, fine red cherries and spices. Sweetly fruited and elegant with hints of herbs and ginger. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Schwarz Meta Grenache 2016 Barossa, Australia<\/strong>
\n86% whole bunch, natural ferment. Sweet, elegant, fine and smooth with fine-grained structure. Pretty and pure with elegant, supple red fruits and some silkiness. Such elegance here: Pinot’s warm climate cousin. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Schwarz Meta Mataro 2016 Barossa, Australia<\/strong>
\nPerfumed, aromatic and expressive on the nose. Pretty with lively, pure red cherries, plums and blackberries. Juicy and pure, this is real finesse and purity. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Gentle Folk Ashton Tansley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016 Adelaide Hills, Australia<\/strong>
\nFine, supple and elegant with expressive, juicy cherry and plum fruit. Lovey balance and structure here with nice purity and fine-grained tannic structure. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2015 Adelaide Hills, Australia<\/strong>
\nHighly aromatic with sweet sour cherry and undergrowth. Textured, warm and spicy with a rounded character and somefine spiciness, as well as some herbs. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Jauma Wines Like Rain Drops Grenache 2016 McLaren Vale, Australia<\/strong>
\nSupple and rounded with sweet cherry and raspberry fruit. Nice warmth, showing rounded blackberry richness. Pure, with a liqueur-like quality to the fruit, but balanced. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Ochota Barrels The Fugazi Vineyard Grenache 2016 McLaren Vale, Australia<\/strong>
\nSupple raspberry and red cherry fruit with nice spiciness. Grippy and elegant at the same time with pure, sleek fruit. Lovely weight here. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Cloudburst Chardonnay 2016 Margaret River, Australia<\/strong>
\nCombines rich nutty peach and pear fruit with nice mineral, spicy freshness and some lemony acidity. Lots of interest here: full flavoured but balanced. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Harewood Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Great Southern, Australia<\/strong>
\nLively and bright with linear citrus fruit and some pear and spice notes. Lively and detailed with great acidity. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Chardonnay 2015 Great Southern, Australia<\/strong>
\nMineral, finely spiced nose is really fresh and expressive. Lively and bright with crisp citrus fruits and fresh intensity. Such a lovely linear wine. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Ferngrove Cossack Riesling 2016 Frankland River, Australia<\/strong>
\nPure and lemony with a delicate floral nose. Linear and focused on the palate with intensity and finesse combined. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Rieslingfreak No 3 Riesling 2016 Clare Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nBeautifully perfumed and aromatic with lemon and tangerine notes. Fresh, balanced palate with a linear, lemony intensity. So pretty. 92\/100<\/p>\n

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Ministry of Clouds Chardonnay 2015 Tasmania, Australia<\/strong>
\nFresh and expressive with lemons and Satsuma on the nose. Sophisticated, detailed lemony palate with purity and lovely lemony, mineral undertones. Brilliant wine. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Margan Aged Release Semillon 2009 Hunter Valley, Australia<\/strong>
\nFresh, stony and linear with a lemony core and also some pear and ripe apple notes. There’s a subtle hint of cabbage in the background, but this is a lovely harmonious citrussy white that’s developing really nicely. 93\/100<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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