Penfolds Bin 51 Riesling 23 - Sourced from their Woodbury vineyard in Eden Valley. Straw colour with aromas of citrus and flowers. Seems a little softer or rounder than when it was released. Lemon/lime, apple, honeysuckle and talcum. The fruit is typically fresh and pristine. Jumping out of the glass, so the chalky texture you usually get feels secondary rather than obvious. A dry finish however. Just wish I could afford to drink some and keep some. - 26/1/25
Pfeiffer Durif 21 - I have drunk a couple of bottles of this now. Much more polished than I remember big, tannic Durifs being years ago. The basics are the same however, can’t hide that. Got 18 months in French and American oak. This is a full-bodied style, but smooth. Plums, cherry, red fruits and spice. A bit warm I guess. Generous fruit and deep tannins. - 28/1/25
Pfeiffer Merlot 22 - Made up of differently sourced parcels handled separately in the winery. After 10 weeks blended and matured in French oak for 12 months. Strong, plush red-purple colour. Violets, mulberry, plums and dried herbs. This is 14.8% a/v and feels full-bodied. Lush, warm mid-palate and some texture with long dry tannins. - 29/1/25
Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 23 - Some whole bunch, open fermenter and 10 months in French oak. Ruby red colour and aromatic. Cherry, strawberry and rhubarb. A notable spicy character that often features in this wine. Subtle earthy feel to it. Some serious tannin, but it is more about the fruit intensity and acidity driving through the palate. Drink now or get a few years age on it. - 30/1/25