Non vintage Bundaleer Sparkling Shiraz

Non vintage Bundaleer Sparkling Shiraz

Where have you been all my Christmas? I made the decision to try sparkling reds this year and was thoroughly disappointed until now.

Beautiful creamy nose, a drop of sangria fruitiness (mostly orange?) and a delicious chocolate strawberry finish.

Best sparkling Shiraz ever!

85 points

2008 Grove Estate Chardonnay

2008 Grove Estate Chardonnay

Hilltops Region, NSW

$15

A few years in the bottle has allowed this chardy to mature and grow some muscle tone. Hit of ripe stone fruit through the nose. Peach, pear and strong apricot, smells a lot sweeter than it is. The oak gives a good balance to the fruit together with sensible acidity.

More careful oak on the tongue. Dead centre between sweet and dry makes it a great all-round food wine. Pieces of pineapple, apricot, peach and a twist of lime to balance the sweetness.

Nice introduction to grown up Chardonnay.

75 points