October 2016 ~ The Vinsomniac - Stuart Robinson

An Australian Wine Blog

Monday, 31 October 2016

Murray Street Vineyards White Label Viognier Marsanne 2016

08:30 Stu.

A 70/30 split of the two varieties. MSV have long been producing using the 'other' Rhone white varieties. Long may it continue. Honey and honeysuckle initially, with time - and warming a little in glass - it's more about a vanilla creme, perhaps a stonefruit pana cotta The...

Sunday, 30 October 2016

Alkoomi White Label Sauvignon Blanc 2016

13:30 Stu.

Certainly of its variety, with citrus leading ahead of tropical undertows. Hints of Chinese Gooseberry, citrus, grapefruit acidity. Loses a little in the final third - I wouldn't be quibbling at the price. Such an impressive range for $15. FBit of lingering...

2016 / Great Southern / Sauvignon Blanc

Wirra Wirra The Lost Watch Riesling 2016

09:15 Stu.

Lime, lemon sherbet - all about the citrus. Lively bath salt aromatics. Bit of apple skin about it too. Fresh, refreshing - penetrating acid that shakes the palate up. Kinda finishes with an apple pie creaminess. Enjoy. 91 Tasted on: Thursday 6th October,...

2016 / Adelaide Hills / riesling

Friday, 28 October 2016

Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Mataro 2015

16:11 Stu.

Blood plum, dark bitter chocolate, fresh tea leaves, a bit of beef/bonox perhaps. Medium to full, thick and chewy, something to roll and roll around the palate. More of that plummy character, spirited towards the back palate. Mahogany/chestnut/dark wood. Decent...

#ProjectMataro / 2015 / Barossa Valley / Mataro et al

Sunday, 16 October 2016

Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2015

08:30 Stu.

Drawn from across a range of sites from Brian Croser's beloved Piccadilly Valley. Sees 30% new oak, with just over 300 dozen made. Citrus, lemon curds, honeydew, touches of meal, spicy oak. The sour tang of lemon, a racy, almost nervy energy to it; acid that verily...

2015 / Adelaide Hills / Chardonnay

Saturday, 15 October 2016

Mr Riggs Scarce Earth Shiraz 2013

08:30 Stu.

A Scarce Earth - a McLaren Vale initiative exploring and celebrating the geological climatic and soil diversity of the region - Shiraz. Hailing from up in Clarendon off of winemaker Ben Riggs' own Piebald gully Vineyard, itself on North and South Maslin sand....

Friday, 14 October 2016

Terre a Terre Blanc 2015

08:30 Stu.

A first release, a somewhat unusual off-dry style. Creamed corn, milky, hints of onion Thick, somewhat lavish: tropical fruit (tinned pineapple, stonefruit). Almost syrupy in its manifestation, certainly no shortage of flavour. Plenty about it. 89 Tasted on: Sunday 9th October, a Fruit day Source: Sample Price: $32 Alcohol: 13.9% Closure: Screwcap Website: https://terreaterre.com.au Follow...

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Singlefile Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015

08:30 Stu.

Nettle, grass, herbal, citrus - that reads like one of those on trend menus at a swanky eatery. Tropical fruit hints open, making way to lemon and a little lime; spice presents itself before a harder bitter citrus punctuation. Minerally conclusion, long on flavour....

2015 / Pemberton / Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon / Western Australia

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Wirra Wirra Mrs Wigley Rosé 2016

17:22 Stu.

One that Donald Trump would love to grab - being named after a cat of course. Smells sweet, of boiled lolly, red berry in base foundation. Sweet - cordial like in its representation: strawberry, touches of cherry. Made for a particular market one suspects,...

2016 / grenache / Rosé

Thursday, 6 October 2016

Rob Hall Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015

08:32 Stu.

A blend of three vineyards from across the Yarra Valley: Willowlake (the cooler, southern end of the valley), Daniel’s Hill (the warmer northern end) and a family vineyard just south of Healesville. Creamy, curds, wheat, grilled stonefruit - all redolent of...

2015 / Chardonnay / Yarra Valley

Sunday, 2 October 2016

Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2016

13:20 Stu.

It's quite amazing that a village with a population of less than 250 gives its name to a sub-region that is simply synonymous with Riesling. Summer in a glass, of sunshine and freshness. This wine simply packs into its $20 form, a punch of lemon sherbert, orange peel and...

2016 / Clare Valley / riesling / Watervale

Jacob's Creek Le Petit Rosé 2016

12:00 Stu.

We've reached a peak brose moment Ladies and Gentleman. Bills itself as "dry and crisp", certainly looks the part, a fetching dusky pink in the glass. Berry aromatics exhibited here: strawberry, raspberry, tangy cranberry - a little musky, savoury edge. Doesn't...

2016 / Barossa / Rosé

Longhop Pinot Gris 2015

02:00 Stu.

Honeydew melon, fresh pear, floral hints. More of the same across the palate, crisp acids a little phenolic grip. Not full textured, more like a Gris/gio. OK - but the first of this label's wines that haven't quite gelled for me. 88 Tasted on: Wednesday...

2015 / Adelaide Hills / Pinot Gris

Saturday, 1 October 2016

Shaw & Smith Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz 2014

13:21 Stu.

With about 70% whole bunch, their inclusion is quite noticeable, I asked (Shaw + Smith's Trade Sales and Education lead) Dan Coward whether this was an Adam (Wadewitz, Senior Winemaker) 'thing', for it's certainly an element of his metier. Savoury, gamey, kalamata...

2014 / Adelaide Hills / Shiraz / Single Vineyard

Lowe Wines Nullo Mountain Riesling 2013

08:30 Stu.

Wine-making in the margins. Good aromatics, strong, all about the citrus: lime, grapefruit and even a little preserved lemon/rind. Fresh, intensive - quite steely, hard - reflecting the 1000+ meters at which it's grown. More of the same on the palate, with added acid. Like sucking on an ultra-sharp lemon sherbet. It fair pulls your cheeks in as it races across the palate, symbolic of that...

2013 / Mudgee / riesling

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