Brad Jensen

9.1

Wild and natural, with a nose of spicy funk, with a slight bo like scent, but not bad, with some wet leave scent, lemongrass with big acidity and a slight effervescence upon opening. Color is more akin to an orange wine, with sediment and a medium body. The palate has zingy acidity, and a slight port like flavor with a loooong palate that zings and buzzes along leading to a fresh finish. Really complex, funky and different, but definitely not like any Chardonnay or Sav Blanc you’d normally expect. I recommend drinking alone or with maybe something like a fennel salad with grapefruit. — 4 months ago

Tooty Frooty

9.1

Slurp #tnwc — 2 years ago

John Tan

9.2

27 Dec dinner at Violet Oon w M, Katja, George, Adelia, Emelia, Cory, Summer, Quinn. Textured, rich, fruity.

This is eccentric, idiosyncratic Anders at its finest,. This is a blend of Syrah and Grenache Blanc alongside 6 varieties of red and white grapes usually intended for eating (Muscat Noir, Muscat Blanc, Chasselas, Italia, Ribol and Cardinal) Sour cherry fruit, floral, and GULPABLE.

Rouge 2019 from Ardéche.

Raisins de Table (Muscat blanc, Muscat Noir, Chasselas, Italia, Ribol Noir and Cardinal), Syrah & Grenache Blanc. 13,5% alc. The destemmed Raisins de Table and Grenache Blanc have been macerated in the pressurage direct juice of Syrah, for 6 weeks. After maceration the grapes were pressed for 3 days in our little vertical pressoir. The following fermentation took place in barriques for almost 11 months without soutirage. All fermentation has been on the yeast (sur lie). Bottled the 22nd of August 2020. Light red wine with a very solid expression. Many things are going on, on an aromatic level. Both Muscat and Grenache Blanc are very easily recognized. — 2 years ago

Jonas Hartz

9.2

Gone in a sec — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

See quite a few previous Delectable notes. Interesting back story about Fermoy Estate being served at the wedding of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to Sydney girl, Mary Donaldson. This is my last bottle. A deep dark crimson. A lovely nose of blackcurrant, eucalyptus and herbs. Palate of medium intensity showing those aromatics. A pretty good Margaret River Cabernet from the Wilyabrup district. Probably doesn’t get the credit it deserves being overshadowed by its more famous neighbours in Moss Wood, Woodlands, Vasse Felix and Cullen. — a year ago

John Tan

9.0

1st Jan 2023. Hints of cider. Orange/rosé pet nat. Lively, energetic.

[Winemaker’s notes:] “This PétNat is 50% apple juice from an organic farm near Valvignères and 50% juice of red grapes from Domaine du Mazel (mainly merlot and cabernet sauvignon). The juice of the grapes and the apples have been co-fermenting since the pressing of the apples. The colour is like a rosé, light/peachy. Taste-wise, the nose gives a sensation of cider, but on the palate you’ll only find flavours of wine. The mixture of flavours is very very interesting. The bubbles are small and delicate. There’s no sugar left, i.e., a dry PétNat.”

“A beautiful shade of peach, this subtle, delicate sparkling wine sits somewhere between a cider and rosé in style.” Tutto Wines — 2 years ago

Steve Rura

10

Happy Mother’s Day! Should we just rely on luck? Like a true mother, this is funky and deep, with an underlying sweetness. Strawberry preserves, rhubarb and kombucha. Lightly sparkling, which tends to be the case when you’re low on sleep and catering to others. — a year ago

Stan Nguyen

9.6

Wonderful. Pure mouse and high acid. Really nice fruit finish. Pricey, but worth it for a special occasion. — a year ago

Michael

9.1

Grass and licorice — 2 years ago

John Tan

9.3

Chef Kang. AFS. Washing my eyes in the soft summer rain. Translucent purple. Signature VA. Really opened up after 2 hours. Expressive of fruits and berries. Beautiful wine. — 3 years ago