Bob McDonald

9.3

See previous notes. They still apply. All the hallmarks of modern Australian Chardonnay. Nutty leesy aromas with rock melon notes - from the cool climate district near the city of Orange. A light to medium weight palate. Proving that the Orange/Tumbaramba district is a great area for cool climate Chardonnay with Penfolds sourcing fruit from here for their top Chardonnays like Yattarna. Also Phillip Shaw (former winemaker for Rosemount when they were famous) has set up a winery here under his own name. — 8 days ago

Peta Andersson

10

Sweet goodness in the Tiny House. Yummy with Tony’s Thai curries! — 22 days ago

with Anthony

Jason Keefer

8.9

Lemon tart and a bit of granite. Very tight even on day two, needs to wiggle its legs a bit! — 15 days ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.5

So peppery! Lovely light expression of syrah with viognier adding voluptuous notes. Floral Cote Rotie-esque perfumes. So transparent and elegant. By night two this is showing purple and pink flowers, candied violets, iron, fresh black raspberry. Perfectly judged hint of sweetness on the finish. — 18 hours ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Mid Ruby in colour. An enticing perfume - very spicy, red florals with a little white pepper. That small percentage of Viognier contributing to the wonderful aromas. The spice/white pepper notes with diminished savoury plum mingle on the medium weight palate. From a wet year in the ACT apparently but this is still brilliant and very different to a Barossa or McLaren Vale blockbuster. This is the best Shiraz Viognier in Australia most local critics would agree. — 23 days ago

Steven Lee

9.1

Another boys nite. Challenge against wolf blass black label 2006. Black label was better bit wotn for me was ravenwood cap sap 2001 — 2 days ago

Tamasin Norris

9.4

Rich ripe blackberry and a light pepper. Very juicy! Love it. — 8 hours ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Aromas of Lime and Talcum powder - no kerosene even at 10 years of age. Canberra district Rieslings like this and Helm are often like that in my experience. A soapy lanolin texture on the palate Finishes dry with low acid. Good but not great. — 17 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

If you do anything in your life, find a 6-7 yr old Felton Road Pinot or their Chardonnay at 3-4 yrs old. Decant it hours. The Chardonnay served at near room temperature. You will thank me. The fruit, complexity and acidity get my highest recommendation. It extraordinary Burgundy & style at a fraction of the price. Crossroads of new & old world.

Still room for growth here. — 8 days ago

Big Wave Dave

9.4

Classic Central Otago dark brooding character, but with more elegance than Gibbston Valley or Valli. The nose is all blue and black fruit, with a vein of cedar spice, Med-full bodied, complex, with a silky mouthfeel. Serious weight, but not heavy. A cross between the dark weight of Otago and a good Gevrey. Strong buy. — a day ago