Bob McDonald

9.5

All previous notes of this amazing wine still apply. Savoury earthy mineral meaty berry, black pepper and Bacon all packed in there. I managed to get a dozen out of the 60 dozen made. Cote Rotie on steroids still applies. Will have to exercise some willpower to have each of the remaining 6 bottles at 2 year intervals. Halliday says drink by 2042!! — 4 days ago

Dom Malerba

8.9

Took a chance today to try something new from Australia. A dark red blend...Smooth and so easy to drink and definitely SO REASONABLY PRICE. @Ted @Janell — 23 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

At Polar’s old Australian Tasting. Dr Pete (Polar) has been a long time collector of Mount Mary, one of Australia’s Premium Cabernet blends and this was certainly an Old one. Opened as very Cowyard and manure but definitely no Brett. Less than medium weight but totally classy. Obviously past its best but I liked it - a curio. — 10 days ago

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Bob McDonald

9.6

Mid crimson in colour. Tarry savoury berry aromas. On the palate medium to full bodied with earth tar and liquorice ~ typical of mature Heathcote. Tannins resolved. The 15.5%ABV largely hidden. Amazing intensity and flavour considering its age - powerful in fact - also some sweetness. Jasper Hill largely contributed to putting Heathcote on the map. — 11 days ago

Michael Roberts

9.1

Delicious this is one of my go to wines. Low tanning taste, with the perfect amount of sweetness for me — 9 days ago

Steve Hahn

8.9

Very complete tawny for the price, lots of raisin, walnut and caramel. — 8 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Black Plummy aromatics along with whole bunch aromas. On the palate fleshy with resolved Tannins and beautiful balance - everything coming together - at its peak. From one of Australia’s better and awarded winemakers in Steve Flamsteed. A wonderful Yarra Valley Pinot - my last of the 2013s from Applejack Vineyard. — 8 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Very impressive Chardonnay as you would expect from arguably Australia’s best producer of Pinot Noir, Phillip Jones. Citrus and mealy aromas. M+ intensity on the palate with fleshy and creamy notes still with cleansing acidity. As good as a Premier Cru White Burgundy at about a third of the price. However with time it faded somewhat. — 2 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Forgot to take a photo of the Half Bottle at No. 19 Restaurant at The Darling at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. This was the 2017 William Downie from Gippsland. Interested to try this as Gippsland is the home of Bass Phillip, one of the most accomplished makers of Pinot Noir in Australia as is William Downie. This was more beetroot and earthy root vegetables than red fruits with classic Burgundian sappiness. A classy effort although has some developing to do. — 3 days ago

Matthew Steilen

9.2

Gorgeous. Dark crushed fruit and oak on the nose; herbs, licorice, blackberry on the palate. — 10 days ago