Very solid and authentic pinot. Funky savoury nose full or cedar spice and forest floor. Good weight. Lively. Nice pure sweet strawberry and red cherry flavour profile - similar to Giant Steps, but with high toned acid. Buy โ 5 years ago
Tasted blind, presented by Sue Bell. I picked Riesling, Australian and missed Porongurups WA. A brilliant Riesling made by Rob Diletti at Castle Rock WA. Lovely aromatics of Musk and Bath Talc. At 5 years the acid had settled and the citrus was going towards stone fruit. Really enjoyed this. โ 6 years ago
Truly enjoyed โ 6 years ago
Rocking PNP @Benoit Touquette @Rob Sternthal โ 7 years ago


Rolle and Ugni sound like grapes that would rob you. โ 3 years ago
Stewed red fruits on the nose with a gamey note. A well made Porongorup Pinot Noir from Rob Diletti who is better known for his excellent Rieslings and contract winemaking to Dukes. Rob has packed a lot into this medium bodied Pinot with Cherry and Strawberry notes along with Sous Bois and that gamey character mentioned earlier. 2 bottles left - taste the next one in a year. โ 4 years ago
Great wine gift from Rob! โ 6 years ago
Dark red fruits but not plumps, creamy and rich on the palate, good acid, wood still in play, but great balance, a sleeper. โ 6 years ago
Thanks @Rob Brobst III , another 18 bottles at $38.00,
Parker 91 is just stupid โ 7 years ago

Strong and buttery โ 9 years ago
Good Tempranillo โ 9 years ago

Delectable this is the Magpie Hill Reserve Shiraz not offered in your choices. Dukes better known for their award winning Rieslings but the Porongorup district of Western Australia also produces lovely spicy peppery meaty Shiraz with notes of liquorice, herbs and charcuterie. This is the first of 6 bottles bought at the Cellar Door a few years ago. Contract winemaking by the talented Rob Diletti from neighbouring Castle Rock Estate. Great value at only $31 AUD for a wine of this quality. Had another bottle 37 weeks later on the 21st December 2024 with consistent notes. Still canโt believe what great value this Shiraz is. โ 4 years ago
Typical zin fruit and spice, but a bit lighter on the tannins. Pairs well with grilled meats. โ 8 years ago
This is great! Thanks @Rob Brobst III for the lesson on the shy girl! ๐ โ 9 years ago
Trader Joeโs - $14 - Received as gift from Rob & Jackie. Will rate when I try it. This wine is excellent! Very good Italian wine. Very smooth, light and not too dry. Itโs exactly what youโd expect from a dry red Italian wine. I usually favor Cabernet Sauvignon but, this is exceptional. โ 9 years ago
Marisa Sullivan
Christmas Eve pre-dinner wine (there will be more). Loved it for a lighter evening warm up wine. ๐ ๐ โ 10 months ago