Rob Murray Vineyards

Force of Nature Red Blend 2020

9.5

Recommend to me as a cheap crowd pleaser and it sure holds up. Full of fruit and fairly sweet—great for a movie night with friends but would be disappointing alone. — 13 days ago

Castle Rock Estate

Porongurup Riesling 2016

Bob McDonald

9.5

Tasted blind, presented by Sue Bell. I picked Riesling, Australian and missed Porongurups WA. A brilliant Riesling made by Rob Diletti at Castle Rock WA. Lovely aromatics of Musk and Bath Talc. At 5 years the acid had settled and the citrus was going towards stone fruit. Really enjoyed this. — 3 years ago

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Delinquente Wine Co.

Weeping Juan Petillant Naturel Rosé Blend

Akshara Krishnadas

Very gentle, smooth, lightly effervescent. Berries and rose — 3 years ago

Rob Murray Vineyards

Rabble Red Blend

Joe Boyd

9.4

Truly enjoyed — 3 years ago

Andrew Murray

Tous les Jours Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2020

Robert Stackowiak

8.9

An interesting Syrah highlighting fruit with some licorice and dry finish. Was great accompanying meatloaf. January 2024. — 3 months ago

Bellwether

Riverland Montepulciano 2019

Bob McDonald

9.0

Medium to dark Ruby. Dried meat and cherry, very savoury on the nose, earthy. Medium weight palate shows the same savoury earthy notes with red cherry. Great balance - nothing stands out overly. A good new world rendition of Montepuliciano with fruit from the Riverland in Australia but made at Bellwether In Coonawarra. A great accompaniment to homemade Pizza. — 9 months ago

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Bob McDonald

@Anthony De Blasi Over say a hundred years Australia had welcomed many many Italian migrants to these shores. Largely all happy to work hard for a better life including In viticulture and wine making. Many adopted Sangiovese and Nebbiolo but now all kinds of Italian varietals have been grown including this Monte, Aglianico, Nerello Mascalese, Fiano etc etc. When we did vintage at Bellwether a couple of years ago I tried a Bianca d’Alessano for the first - a full bodied thick skinned white which likes warm climates and was grown again, in the Riverland. Just a cross section.

Anthony De Blasi

Thank you for the information, good to know! Ever had a Nerello from Australia?

Bob McDonald

Can’t say that I have Anthony. I’ve had an Australian Nero d’Avola on the odd occasion.

Unico Zelo

Esoterico Adelaide Hills + Riverland White Blend 2021

Vino Kaela

9.0

Surprisingly approachable for an orange wine. Kumquat and bitter lemon. Good balance of acidity to counter the nice phenolic finish. Good structure. — 7 months ago

Rob Murray Vineyards

Tooth & Nail The Possessor Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, plum, violets, vanilla and baking spices. Delicious red and black fruit on the palate with a black tea finish. Paired nicely with some steaks and baked potatoes. — 3 years ago

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Trixie

Cheers!🍷

Castle Rock Estate

Porongurup Shiraz 2017

Bob McDonald

9.3

Consistent notes from a year ago when we visited the winery in Porongurup WA and spent a wonderful hour with Owner and winemaker Rob Diletti. I love these cool climate peppery Shirazes. Should leave having the next one for a couple of years. — 3 years ago

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Rob Murray Vineyards

Tooth & Nail Fragrant Snare Paso Robles Chardonnay Blend 2017

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale yellow color. Aromas of orange pith, orange blossoms and wet slate. Bursting with flavor- pineapple, dried apricot and melon.

79% Chardonnay, 14% Viognier and 7% Albariño — 4 years ago

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