The thing that really strikes me with this wine is it’s focus on texture and a savory fruit profile. There is not that mid palate fruit sweetness that I often find in Aussie attempts at Spanish (and Italian) varieties, and while not majorly tannic, the tannins lend a silky texture with a grippy finish. Nothing wrong with that sweetness, it’s not sugar, just ripe, sweet fruit and to my mind this is something of a stamp of Australia on the wines. However, I do have a preference for the savory side of things.

Wild herbs and raspberry, cinnamon and fig, earth and cherry. It’s a very pleasing nose, confident and enticing. The palate is really savoury, with zingy acid and lovely fine tannins that give texture and body. The kind of wine that is both casual and serious depending on your mood. Raspberry, cherry and wild herbs, very little in the way of oak influence. Hugely enjoyable, I can see myself drinking a fair bit of this. An educated guess on aging: drink over the next 5 year, but it will more than likely live much longer. 92 Pts.

Source: Crittenden Estate Cost: $30 Closure:Screwcap