Articles in Oxenbury Vineyard WINE, Sentiõ Wines WINE, Virago WINE and Chardonnay

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on November 7, 2019
A. Rodda 'Smiths Vineyard' Chardonnay
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 November 7, 2019
Giaconda Chardonnay
on November 7, 2019
There are two reasons you can struggle to write a tasting note. Sometimes you just can't find anything to say. Then there are times when words cannot do justice to what it is you are describing. A failing of the writer, not the wine. This wine is...... Read full article
on September 11, 2017
Warner Vineyard “THE REST” Chardonnay
on September 11, 2017
This wine was made by pressing whole bunches and then combining with the pressings and racked to a combination of 1 and 2 year old French oak. Using indigenous yeasts for the fermentation and minimal intervention for 10 months, the resulting wine is... Read full article
on September 11, 2017
Warner Vineyard Marsanne-Chardonnay
on September 11, 2017
Consisting of two thirds Marsanne this wine was produced with similar methods to our straight our straight Roussanne. Handpicked, whole bunch pressed and racked with full solids into French oak of varying formats using indigenous yeasts and left on... Read full article
on May 8, 2017
Virago Nebbiolo
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
Piano Piano 'Sophie’s Block' Chardonnay
on March 29, 2017
This elegant Chardonnay has attractive dried herbs, cashew, some tight grapefruit, minerals and a fine integrated oak. The palate is lively and complex finishing with a fantastic length highlighting the pedigree of this wine.... Read full article
on March 29, 2017
Sentiõ 'Saxon Vineyard' Shiraz
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
Domenica Chardonnay
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 28, 2017
Oxenbury Vineyard 'Twins Vineyard' Nebbiolo
on March 28, 2017
At the moment, the wine repays decanting or even just opening the bottle an hour and a half in advance: then the complexity of flavour emerges. Roast duck breast with beetroot, roast pork or chicken all make good accompaniments; but we have been...... Read full article
on March 27, 2017
Savaterre Chardonnay
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