Stuart Pollack

9.2

This wine is the oaky, buttery, vanilla California style of Chardonnay without much fruit. I really enjoyed it with beef and lamb. An excellent example of this style for those who like that style of Chardonnay and an excellent choice to pair a white wine with meat for a friend who cannot drink red wine. Nice $25 value. — 11 days ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

What I want of a cool climate but new world pinot. Perfectly ripe fruit cheers-ing licorice and lilacs. — 2 years ago

Frank B

9.1

Very nice. Liked the single vineyard McIntyre and some of their clone specific bottling better. But still very good. — 4 years ago

Paul J

9.2

Very nice. No overwhelming characteristics but was tiled towards a White Burgundy or a White Rhône. Lovely texture, but could have used more aroma, fruit, and crispness. Medium finish. — 6 years ago

with Brooke

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Bright and zesty with lime blossom, under ripe tropics, petrol, and flint. Somewhat herbaceous and quite savory. Stainless steel fermentation with ≈6 months on the lees. Have the 2022 Idig GG in storage based on @Andrew McIntyre past tasting note from this producer, which I’m patiently waiting to open. — 7 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.4

No age statement (NAS) on this one but it still has a rich and full finish. It not one that lasts super long but is complete and great. Didn’t think I was a fan of Tamdhu but this changes that.

Official commentary - The distiller does so by bottling the Cigar Malt unchillfiltered at 53.8% ABV, which the distiller’s notes show the whisky to mimic the spice, aroma, and mouthfeel of aged tobacco leaves.

Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu’s distillery manager, explained that Cigar Malt II has a balanced, creamy nose that gives way to crystallized ginger, golden syrup, and hints of sherry oak. It tastes of winter fruits soaked in sherry with a thick mouthfeel, followed by a malt loaf and vanilla cream.

The finish is lingering and brings a hint of sherry, with honeyed apricots and toasted nuts. — a year ago

Kyle Bloudoff-Indelicato

9.0

Soft tannins, fruit forward. Delicious — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and nutty floral notes, 50% fruit from certified organic Double L estate, with the balance from McIntyre and Tondré vineyards. On the palate flavors of apple, pear, lemon citrus zest and melon, complex with mineral tones and soft and a bit creamy adding sweet spice. The wine was fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish ending with fruit and mineral character. Nice! — 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Not overly familiar with the producer apart from the fact that Kate McIntyre MW is part of this family owned winery, but I love the district in the Mornington Peninsula as excellent for Pinot Noir Chardonnay and Shiraz. Pale to mid Ruby in colour. Dried cherry on the nose, toasty oak,with decayed plant matter. Great palate intensity. A good Pinot with several years in front of it. Had my last bottle 142 weeks later on 23rd March 2025 very savoury…umami…I think the first bottle was more enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Bold fruit, while still crisp and bright. Good acidity. Tart, yet rich apple. Chalk and apricot. Brine. Best bottle of bubbly from a non-traditional/winery that doesn’t specialize in bubbly that I’ve had. — 7 years ago