Bob McDonald

9.5

Beechworth is in the foothills of the Victorian Alps and is fast becoming one of the premier districts for Chardonnay in Australia thanks to the burgeoning success of Giaconda (and also Savaterre). The Rodda Smiths Vineyard is a neighbour to these 2 Icons. Aromatics of grapefruit, white flowers and grilled nuts. On the medium bodied palate Peach, citrus and ripe grapefruit of medium plus intensity. Ticks all the boxes. 2021 was an excellent vintage in Beechworth as it was for most of Australia. Excellent wine and good value. — a month ago

Herb Listen

9.5

At the Smiths. Bought from Acker. Amazing — a year ago

JKT

9.1

sake of Kaiseki dinner at Naza GiroGiro with willie.
Tropical fruits and sweet notes that went perfectly with Kobachi course (abalone….) — 2 years ago

Ron R

8.9

Delicate nose of lemons and limes. Nice balanced mouthfeel with Granny Smiths and pears. Moderate weight and finish, with moderate acidity make this a great value buy.
From magnum. — 4 months ago

with James and Anne-marie

JKT

9.4

Sakana Omakase with Willie. Perfect with every dish. ‘Nuff said. — 6 months ago

JKT

9.2

sake of Kaiseki dinner at Naza GiroGiro with willie. Last sake and said to be best. Less fruity but complex with a note of sharpness and a bite that went well with the complicated duck dish. — 2 years ago

Adam Baker

9.6

Rich and smooth/velvety. Awesome red fruit. Light but depth. Drank at mahogany with Smiths. Love this. — 4 months ago

JKT

9.2

Good bready yeasty white rocks with long finish. With Willie. — 6 months ago

Bowman Givhan

9.1

Sachet with Smiths and Brooks. Nice medium body with dry finish. — a year ago

JKT

8.9

At Vietnamese with Willie. Blew him away as to middle of the road medium in all aspects and very drinkable. Great with the food — 2 years ago