on November 7, 2019
on November 7, 2019
The 2015 A.Rodda Beechworth Chardonnay is sourced exclusively from the Smith’s Vineyard in Beechworth (planted in 1978) and crafted by 2015 ‘Young Gun of Wine’ winner Adrian Rodda. Winemaking is very simple – grapes are pressed, put to barrel...... Read full article
on May 8, 2017
on May 8, 2017
Deep very dark red colour with a light brick red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and stewed fruits with a cedary overlay are followed by some faint tobacco and spice notes. Light to medium weight the palate has flavours of stewed fruits and dark...... Read full article
on March 29, 2017
on March 29, 2017
A complex and well balanced Beechworth Shiraz. The dark berry characters combine beautifully with the spicy element on the palate to form a lasting impression.... Read full article
on March 28, 2017
on March 28, 2017
Pale green / gold colour. The nose displays the grapefruit and white peach typical of the region and vineyard. Aniseed and matchstick barrel ferment characters are present, though not obtrusive. The entry to the palate is deceptively fine, a stony...... Read full article
on March 27, 2017
on March 27, 2017
2014 was a lovely vintage in many ways. It was also a nightmare!
After setting very little fruit in late spring the problems were compounded by a flock of trespassing sheep from the neighbours. I quickly found out sheep adore Chardonnay and Pinot!... Read full article