Ceccherini Cristiano

9.5

Wow, this is a big pinot with a marvellous tannin.
Bright and quiet vibrant.
There's leather, cinnamon, forest floor, musk.
White pepper, very floral, a blueberry with raspberries around. The green balsamic side is a delicate Thai mint rather than a straightforward eucalyptus. Tobacco leaves and more notes given by the very present oak component.
I trust this wine will find a better harmony on the sweet side in a while, perhaps when the tannin will soften.
However this is very different vest from the 19s and the 17s., more complex already and even though I believe this wine will age gracefully for a bit I find it already on a secondary stage compared to the formers. I am very fascinated, it reminded of a Vosne from Dom. Laurent.
Long after taste, excellent! — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

At an old school mate and fellow Pinot nut up at Maroochydore. Never had an aged Ata Rangi before and it was marvellous. Thanks John! Always one of the best Pinots in New Zealand, at 10 years it has dropped a lot of the aromatic red fruits of its youth and become much more Burgundian with savoury earthy mushroom and compost heap nuances. A beautiful wine. — 6 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Very charming orange wine
It lives on a marvellous balance between the slightly sweet oxidative notes on the nose and the little tannin in the palate
Very complex on the nose
From white plum, grape, ginger, the branch of liquorice, white pepper and lots more
Mouth is enjoyable, but not reflecting the expectations of the nose. A bit feeble in the mid palate and not super long
Apparently not an exceptional vintage for Damjan that can can definitely do better than this
He is indeed one of my favourite orange wine producers of that area🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍 — 7 years ago

with francesco, Alessio and 1 other

Bob McDonald

9.4

Some citrus and peach aromas with a note of nougat. Pale in colour belies the intensity on the palate of this marvellous Chardonnay. Lovely balance and length. Great QPR even at $50 - tastes like a $100 Chardonnay. Delicious with a good future. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Masses of blue and purple fruits but somehow managed to retain a certain elegance despite the warm vintage and the Take No Prisoners style of this cuvée normally. Not particularly Cabernet in style but a marvellous drink nevertheless with decades of future ahead of it. Silky yet assertive tannins. — 8 years ago

Tom Riley

9.4

2006. A happy accident tonight. Ordered an 09 by another producer but the newbie server brought this instead. After a bit of research we agreed to this selection and boy were we happy. Started out a bit akimbo but 20 minutes in it began to shine, getting brighter with each pour. So glad I declared 2017 to be our year of Italian wine. With this rich, elegant, and complex treat as our opener, we are in for some great adventures. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

As per previous notes. Dense crimson in colour. Cedar, blackberry and geranium. To borrow HH’s phrase “effortless style”. Demonstrates why Coonawarra’s red dirt is marvellous for Cabernet. 96% Cabernet 4% Petit Verdot. The Tally is the top Cuvée from Balnaves. Rich, medium to full bodied. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An unexpected surprise from our host, Paul Lister, at Alladale Lodge Scotland, where he produced a mixed half dozen of 2004 Pax Syrah from different vineyards left by a former guest. A marvellous fragrant nose showing mature smoky meaty Syrah notes with savoury black cherry - also Bacon fat. Similar notes carrying thru onto the palate finishing with mellow resolved flowing Tannins. The 16.2 % ABV not noticeable. This wine was reminiscent of Henschke Hill of Grace for me. Cork broke in half trying to extract but in no way effected the wine. My first aged US Syrah and most impressed. — 6 years ago

with Hugh

Bob McDonald

9.6

Mid crimson in colour with pale tinges. A brilliant perfumed nose with Cherries Stalks and a vegetal note. Palate staining intensity with a finish that goes On and On. An amalgam of flavours. I have often written on Delectable that this is Australia’s Best Pinot Noir producer and a wine like this just reinforces that view. Every now and again you will have a marvellous Bindi, By Farr, Yabby Lake or the many great Pinot’s coming from Tasmania but for consistency it has to be Bass Phillip. In summary whether you like the Old World or New World this is gorgeous Pinot Noir. — 6 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Big night at Centonove after work 💥💥
Magnum this one
Marvellous bright golden colour
Mind blowing nose
Palate just below what you might expect
Altogether I enjoyed the nose so much that I still preferred it over the other whites of the night — 7 years ago

with Alessio, Mauro and 1 other

TheSkip

9.0

Continuing the adventures in sub 20 screwcap Australian Shiraz. Notes similar to last years vintage. Not as good as the 2016 torbreck woodcutters. — 7 years ago

Fraser McKinley

9.4

A thimble of Lapierre Morgon and a few pages from Kermit's 'Adventures on the Wine Route' - harvest preparations are now complete - 2013 — 8 years ago

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.7

Fabulous! Elegance and variety of aromas. A marvellous wine to drink now! — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Dense Ruby in colour. Even after 18 years the oak presence is like the aromas of newly sawn wood. Ripe plums with a pruney note. On the palate rich and full bodied with fluid smooth tannins finishing dry. Obviously the product of very old Shiraz vines in the Barossa sourced from growers who the original Peter Lehmann had a marvellous bond with for decades. This is Peter Lehmann’s flagship red from the cool 2002 vintage resulting in a long hang time and great flavours. A Barossa Icon. — 5 years ago

Willem Booij

9.1

Bloody marvellous wine from Reinhard, 12 years old but still rocking. Before the style switch and this wine brings back some great memories visiting Reinhard in those days. Loving this wine with he hints of grapefruit and lime. Oiled style with silk in the mouth and ok it’s aged but tasted great!! — 6 years ago

Chris Morphy

9.8

As you swish the wine around and send your nose to the rim of your glass, a hint of smoke alongside a whiff of spice will tingle your olfactory. Now take that glass and touch the wine to your lips and take the smallest sip while breathing through your nose to be hit hard by 2 of your senses. Now your taste buds will get a rush of oak and black cherry that expands the tongue and moistens the cheeks. The wine will slide down your throat coating every inch with a smooth, buttery texture. The alcohol content hitting you in the deep throat resembling a higher than average alcohol content. This wine is extravagant, but if you have too much at once, the tannins will turn you red. This wine is marvellous and the price tag definitely will reflect that. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Mount Mary Chardonnay is in the Langtons Excellent Category. Like the Pinot this Chardonnay is built to age and I have had some marvellous aged examples. Mount Mary was James Halliday’s Winery of the Year in Australia last year. — 7 years ago

Sean Herriott

9.0

Soooo reticent. We enjoyed this over three days, not because we wanted to but because we HAD to. If you are looking for immediate gratification, this wine AIN'T it. You enjoy this wine for the bright future ahead of it, and the wonderful family behind it.

Do yourself a favor and drink the Tanbark Hill while listening to a podcast where the Genius Mr. Togni explains his adventures in wine. A filet mignon and fingerling potatoes wouldn't be a bad idea either. Bordeaux class, California sunshine! — 8 years ago

Mo and Laurie

9.7

An old bottle, so mellowed slightly. Sweet, soft, salty, with a wonderful warm, richness underneath. A pale golden colour. Light peat on the nose, but overpowered by a cherry-sweet medicinal scent with a honeyed base to it. Reminds me of the smell of a sweetsmoke fire in the distance on a cold beach on a grey day. And tobacco - cigar tobacco. And banana! Marvellous! — 8 years ago

David Valenti

9.5

Just marvellous. Scents of toast, roasted coffee and burnt rubber. Molten chocolate on the palate. Greatly structured, powerful. Great linger. — 9 years ago