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Tapanappa Whalebone Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2019 scores 93 points from Tyson Stelzer. “The taut, fine-grained mesh of limestone tannins of Wrattonbully scaffolds a tightly-coiled blend of 85 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, subtly supported by the flesh of Shiraz. A core of crunchy blackcurrant and ripe cassis fruit carries long through a finish of classy, cedary French oak. Engineered impeccably for the long haul.” $60. @tapanappa @wrattonbully_wine_region #Cabernet #Shiraz #Tapanappa #Wrattonbully ❤️👏
Maddie LeMire has been appointed winemaker for Balnaves of Coonawarra. “It’s an exciting time for our family wine company and everyone who loves Balnaves wines.” - the Balnaves family. Full story on the site. #Coonawarra #news #goodnews #exciting #winemaking #family @balnaves_of_coonawarra
Gibson Duke Barossa Grenache 2022 scores 92 points from Tyson Stelzer. “An accurate expression of Grenache hailing from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys, layered with red cherry, strawberry and blackberry fruits, structured with fine-grained tannins. Lingering herbal and rose hip complexity make for an appealing style.” $41. @gibsonwines @barossawines #Grenache #Wine #Barossa 🍷
Legendary Wolf Blass winemaker Chris Hatcher is now doing his own thing - with Hatch whose wines are winning rave reviews. “Things have got a bit wobbly but we keep maturing as a sector,” he tells Howard Duncan in the latest issue of WBM - Australia’s Wine Business Magazine. “No matter what, things will change and we will adapt. We’re good at that.” Be inspired. Don’t miss this great interview. WBM - the quality publication for the Australian wine industry since 2005 - is available in both print and digital. #wine #wineindustry #australia #qualitycontent @hatchwines_chw #WBM #TWTW
First Ridge Mudgee Barbera 2022 scores 93 points from Mike Bennie. “True to the variety, this is all about vibrant, crunchy red fruit character, cranberry, cherry, pomegranate with appropriate blood orange tang and a dusting of peppery and herbal spice. Tannins are firm and dusty, the wine energetic and lifted on the sluice of vibrant acidity. Some woody elements come to play too. A delightful rendition of the variety.” $43. @firstridge @mudgeewineregion #Barbera #Vibrant #Energetic #Lifted 👏👏
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