The Wine: Kalleske Zeitgeist 2015 Shiraz Kalleske Plenarius 2015 Viognier RRP: $26 Distributed by: SA: Porter & Co. NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD: Déjà vu Wine Company WA: Grape Expectation Vintners NT: Thomas Chin Our view: The 2015 Shiraz is as fresh as it gets and minimally handled. Wild ferment, no oak and no sulphur dioxide. The fruits are forward and a powerful tannin backbone lends to a full-flavoured…

The Wine: Claymore Wines ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ GSM 2014 Claymore Wines YNWA ‘The Boot Room’ Shiraz 2013 RRP:    YNWA GSM $20, YNWA Boot Room Shiraz $25 Distributed by:   Claymore Wines (Limited Stock Available) Our view: If you’re a fan of the English Premier league then there’s a good chance you’ll have heard of Bill Shankly – the Scottish born manager of Liverpool Football Club whose most famous …

The Wine: Feudo Arancio Nero D’Avola Sicilia 2012

RRP: $22

Distributed by: Single Vineyard Sellers

Our view: A Sicilian varietal that is lively and has natural zesty fruit sweetness – strawberries and some peppery notes. Palate is soft and the bright acidity flows to a savoury finish.

The Wine: Luna Rosa

RRP: $14

Distributed by: Robert Oatley Vineyards

Our view: This blend of sangiovese, shiraz, mourvedre and merlot displays lifted fruit characters – cherries and the shiraz spice evident. On the palate the wine is approachable and has a lighter feel with good length.

 

The Wine: Brancott Estate Terroir Series – Pinot Noir 2013

RRP: $18.99

Distributed by: Pernod Ricard Winemakers

Our view: Black stone fruit and red berry aromas. Very approachable with an open nose. Balanced palate with a mouth-watering feel and a hint of liquorice.

 The Wine: Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2014 RRP: $32 Distributed by: On-premise wine only or available from Domaine Chandon Cellar Door and online at http://moet-hennessy-collection.com.au Our view: The 2014 was a low cropping year for many in the Yarra, but the quality is evident in this pale straw coloured chardonnay with a delicate stone fruit character, complemented by fine acidity and length. The…

Wine:    2013 Logan Weemala Shiraz Viognier RRP:      $19.95 2013 has been hailed as a “superb vintage” for the Central Ranges so check out the 2013 Logan – Weemala Shiraz Viognier Using a blend of Mudgee and Orange grapes (split 70/30 for the technical amongst you), this wine has a floral nose and buckets of red and dark berries to follow it up. The palate is smooth as you might expect with this blend, b…

The Wine: Hanwood Estate – ‘1913’ Riverina Durif 2013 RRP: $25 Distributed by: McWilliam’s Wines Our view: Leather, cigar box – all the gang are here in droves. An intense wine, full bodied with rich black fruit and dark chocolate. Chewy tannins. A deep and dark wine – and approachable now.

The Wine:   Mount Pleasant Mountain D Shiraz 2011 & Mountain A RRP:  $75 Distributed by:  McWilliam’s Wines Our view:  Maurice O’Shea, known for his ability to make unique single site wines, has been honoured with this series of three wines (only two reviewed here). Mountain A, B and D are codes assigned to light, medium and full bodied shiraz expressions. Mountain A: A medium bodied dry red. The pic…

The Wine: Calabria Brothers – Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012
RRP: $26
Distributed by: Calabria Family Wines
Our view: A deep and complex wine with layers of pepper spice. Fruit is lifted and fresh – 2012 showing no signs of ageing – still a baby. Expect the 2012 vintage to blossom over the next two years.