First time for this producer and very rarely have wines from the Orange District. Lovely aromatics, not really Cab Sauv but then I noticed the blend was 45% Cab Sauvignon; 45% Cab Franc; 10% Shiraz. A lovely Aussie right bank rendition you might say. Red and black fruits with plum and tobacco notes. The palate is sweetish and luscious texture with supple tannins. This wine proves that Orange Is an accredited Australian wine district for both Reds and Whites taking in Hilltops. Have experienced the excellent whites from here and must seek out more Reds based on the quality of this wine.
First time for this producer and very rarely have wines from the Orange District. Lovely aromatics, not really Cab Sauv but then I noticed the blend was 45% Cab Sauvignon; 45% Cab Franc; 10% Shiraz. A lovely Aussie right bank rendition you might say. Red and black fruits with plum and tobacco notes. The palate is sweetish and luscious texture with supple tannins. This wine proves that Orange Is an accredited Australian wine district for both Reds and Whites taking in Hilltops. Have experienced the excellent whites from here and must seek out more Reds based on the quality of this wine.
Oct 18th, 2020
Canabolas-Smith Alchemy from 2001. Cab/Cab Franc blend. Has fumes like shoe polish or onion grass. Cassis, black olives, blackberry jam, apple, ripe fruit. Easy drinking and rich, jammy, but well balanced. Interesting new world goodness.
Canabolas-Smith Alchemy from 2001. Cab/Cab Franc blend. Has fumes like shoe polish or onion grass. Cassis, black olives, blackberry jam, apple, ripe fruit. Easy drinking and rich, jammy, but well balanced. Interesting new world goodness.
Nov 16th, 2015
Orange, Central Ranges, New South Wales, Australia
