Lenton Brae

Langmeil

Wattle Brae Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Another dry Riesling from down under, why not?
This is lovely. Right up my alley.
Lemon, lemon zest, flowery scents, some petroly touches too. Textbook Riesling nose. The palate is acid driven, as expected, with lemony and lemon curd notes all along, some good width and a massive grip in the rear. The finish is long, lemony and zesty and goes on for a super long while, leaving a tangy aftertaste that lingers for a moment. Great stuff. Different take than the 2 hands effort I tasted some time ago, unoaked, but very good example of the varietal. Thumbs up again!
— 5 months ago

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Woodlands

Margaret Woodlands Vineyard Red Blend 2010

Previous notes apply. More cassis than the recently tasted 2008 Lenton Brae (nearby vineyard) and overall a slightly better wine. An amazingly good 2nd wine from Woodlands from an excellent vintage. This is predicted to be drinking well towards the end of this decade and as I have 5 left I will have one every 18 months from now on if I have the patience! I ended up having the next one 50 weeks later on 31st October 2021. Definitely more herbal and brambley characters than cassis and black currant. Just medium weight 91 points. I think drink the remaining bottles in the next few years. — 4 years ago

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Lenton Brae

Margaret River Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

A white blend that does very well in Margaret River and this is a fine unoaked example. Lenton Brae also have an oaked White Bordeaux style called “Wilyabrup” which can be cellared longer. Grassy with some passion fruit notes. This is delicious and refreshing - an excellent Summer white. Also great value at only $24. — 6 years ago

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Lenton Brae

Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

See previous note from February 2023. A full bodied Margaret River Cabernet - cassis and herbs. This is really good. From the dress circle Wilyabrup area of northern Margaret river with neighbours like Moss Wood, Woodlands, Vasse Felix and Cullen etc. Barb said woody notes (not meaning oak influence). All the best Margaret River Cabernet attributes with the texture and mouthfeel of an excellent Barossa Shiraz. We both loved this wine. Have the last one in mid 2025. — a year ago

Jan, Severn and 16 others liked this

Bonterra Vineyards

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Smooth, light but not too light, has some good flavor. Good tannins. Not much oak, but doesn’t taste like water. Got at Bonnie Brae. — 5 years ago

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Barone Montalto

Ammasso Rosso Sicilia Nero d'Avola Blend 2016

Great full body wine. Packs the kick of cab. Spicy and not too sweet. Good finish in back of mouth. Buy again. Bought at Bonnie Brae, Xander rec. — 3 years ago

Azienda Agricola Maccario - Dringenberg

Brae Rossese di Dolceacqua

Timothy Eustis
8.9

Super pretty. Light bodied. A treat — 3 years ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Almost never see Rossese, but I grab it when I do!

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2000

B
10

2000 Vega Sicilia Unico. Dinner at Fife in Brae. Gorgeous. Black/dark fruit, roses and tar, dill. Decanted about 45 min before serving. Only kept getting better. — 5 years ago

Moniker Estates

La Ribera Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Great white wine. Smooth, but not lacking. Some hints of oak and white stone fruit. Medium acidity. Good minerality making it crisp and not buttery. would buy again. Bought at Bonnie brae — 6 years ago