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Saturday, 12 June 2021

Calabria Three Bridges Grenache 2019


Three Bridges named after the three weigh bridges built adjacent to the original winery.The brand is now multi-regional, here sourcing premium Barossa Grenache. Dense and plummy, as much about region.as variety. It's succulent on initial entry, cushioned and supple across the palate. Latently there's a darker edge, almost blackcurrant like, and with a licorice and spice edge that adds a deeper complexity...

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Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2019


Castle Rock is an excellent producer under the watchful haze of winemaker Rob Diletti, churning out exemplar wines across Riesling, Chardonnay, and reds through Shiraz and here Pinot Noir.It's cool, savoury - reflecting its maritime location - leading with sour cherry,...