Melbourne-based, kiwi sommelier.
Incense, blue fruit, fine tannin and long, savoury palate. Speaks of both Langhorne Creek and Touriga — 9 years ago
Always love getting into a Lauer. Initially pretty tight and closed, but over time, those lime-pith and dill infused aromatics built to reveal a deeply complex wine with decades ahead of it. Savoury, nuanced, timeless. — 10 years ago
Amazing quality/price ratio. Graphite and black pepper aromatics points to the smidge of Syrah, blackberries with super fine tannins, ably supported with a lovely vanillin finish. — 8 years ago
After tasting through the entire Rousseau range of '12s and the top three cuvées from 2005, this wine shows exactly what's capable when patiently cellared: vibrant despite its years, forest floor, truffles and umami. It's palate is long and precise. — 9 years ago
A little inward initially, but it unfurled beautifully in the glass with a bounty of dark, macerated fruits underscored with bramble and earth tones. Gentle tannins are well integrated with some crisp acid giving the wine a more youthful complexion than its seven years. — 10 years ago
Energetic Muscadet. Pure, with an alluring saline undertone. — 9 years ago
Classic Loire crunch. All three varietal components share the stage in unison. Bright and clean, as can be expected of '13. — 9 years ago
Everything I love about mourvèdre in spades. Depth, spice, freshness, earth. All perfectly integrated. — 9 years ago
Delicious, pure, juicy. Excellent garrigue and spice note keeps you interested throughout. Uncomplicated yet satisfying. — 10 years ago
Wiremu Andrews
Excellent poise and concentration. Drinking beautifully despite its youth. Has a bright future. — 8 years ago