Johanna O'Rourke

9.1

Red fruits of strawberry and red currant. Good acid backbone with clove and cardamon notes to add some complexity. Spicy and impressive, a real Tanya Pliberseck sort of wine. — 10 years ago

Johanna O'Rourke

8.8

Cassis and aniseed on the nose, but lacking in fruit to carry the weight of the alcohol. Finish is short but went well with the lamb shanks. Not sure this will improve with further age. 88 pts. — 10 years ago

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Johanna O'Rourke

7.8

"Stewed fruits and green tannins". Not particularly interesting and not terrible. Best suited for a backbencher. — 10 years ago

Johanna O'Rourke

8.7

A solid entry level Aussie sparkling. Apples and pears with a hint of brioche. Dry and easy going Tassie, in the Bob Brown mould. 87 pts. — 10 years ago

Johanna O'Rourke

9.1

Sweet red fruits, five spice and notes of vanilla from the oak. A firm acid backbone drives the wine to a long finish. Beautifully balanced Yarra Pinot and cracking value for money. A solid performer in the outer ministry, pushing for a cabinet portfolio in the next reshuffle. 91 pts. — 10 years ago

Johanna O'Rourke

9.2

Straw gold in colour, peach and butterscotch on the palate; the fruit, oak and acid in perfect balance with a beautiful mouthfeel. A lovely wine and would reward another couple of years in the cellar. 92 pts. — 10 years ago

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Johanna O'Rourke

8.9

Lemon curd and citrus fruits. The acidity is quite sharp but there is just enough oak to bring it into a reasonable balance. Good effort at this price point. 88 pts. — 10 years ago

Johanna O'Rourke

9.0

Deep red. Dark cherry and blueberry notes with a sweet lick of vanilla. Some smoked meats with live acidity. Great chianti Classico and excellent food wine. 90 pts. — 10 years ago

Johanna O'Rourke

8.3

Bit dull and awkward but with a lifted nose. Little lacking on the palate. Bill Shorten — 10 years ago

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