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 month ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Contrary to my last note, this IS my last bottle of 2 dozen. Mid Ruby in colour. Dark ripe cherries with a little pepper on both nose and palate. Can see why this wine has won 13 Trophies on the Australian Show Circuit including 5 at Royal Sydney. Ridiculous value at $22 or less. So easy to drink. Made by French winemaker Celine Rousseau in the cool climate Hilltops District near Young NSW. Wish I had more. — 4 years ago

Kate Rothen

10

2019 by the glass at 10 William St in Sydney. Michael loves! — 5 years ago

with Michael

Brendan Baker

9.2

Transparent ruby, flinty, black cherry, orange peel, bright 😋 — a year ago

Alexander Motola

9.3

Should be too early. It’s not. This wine is insane right now, ridiculously well balanced; it will probably get better but I doubt it’s a 30 year wine. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

A rich crimson in colour. Subdued dusty plummy notes. On the palate savoury plum with earthy notes - mellow and soft with totally resolved Tannins - medium plus to profound intensity - at its peak I haven’t had many aged Riojas but this was a beautiful wine. Delicious with teriyaki lamb at China Doll restaurant, Sydney. — 5 years ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Wonderful Shiraz. Great nose with bold flavors and smooth finish. Enjoyed at China Lane in Sydney. — 5 years ago

David White

9.1

True to Marlborough style SB a tinge of green but not grassy - more flinty mineral wine with clean feel on palate and lasting aftertaste
Hits the spot on a hot summer’s afternoon in Sydney
— 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Mid to deep crimson in colour. Aromas of red berries, a little oak, a bunchie stalky note, spices including nutmeg and a dash of chocolate. Medium plus bodied quite northern Rhone in style more than SA. Not dissimilar to another excellent North Island Syrah as in Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay. Very good, very tasty. From the unlikely destination of Waiheke Island which is in the middle of Auckland Harbour, which is massive in area compared to Sydney Harbour. One would think the rainfall might be a little high for quality viticulture but not so. Also when you think that one of the best new world Chardonnays in Kumeu River is made just to the north of Auckland. — 3 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.2

Lemon curd, mineral, bit of reduction. Lovely, fresh, intense ⚡️😍 — 5 years ago