Salomon Estate Finniss River Sea Eagle Vineyard Shiraz 2018

The warm days and breezy cool nights of the Fleurieu Peninsula yield some vastly underappreciated wines, something Austrian winemaker Bert Salomon spotted on his travels here many years ago. His own offering is sultry and full, blackcurrant and plum, with heady notes of dark chocolate.

Country: Australia
Producer: Salomon
Region: Fleurieu

Salomon Estate Finniss River Sea Eagle Vineyard Shiraz 2021 375ml

Salomon Estate's Australian wines are produced off a single property located on the Finniss River, about 20km southeast of McLaren Vale, where the Adelaide Hills run into the Fleurieu Peninsula.

"100% Shiraz, matured for 18 months in 300L hogsheads (50% new), the oak substantially French, with a small proportion of American.

review for 2019 vintage "Matured for 18 months in French barrels (33% new). A very expressive bouquet yields waves of licorice, dark earth, leather and black fruits, with oak … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Salomon
Region: Fleurieu

Salomon Undhof Reid Kögl Riesling Erste Lage 2021

Kögl is an Erste Lage classified vineyard in Stein, with a steeply terraced, due south aspect and is composed of heavily weathered urgestein, particularly rich in crystalline schist.

‘Beautiful, effusive nose of ripe white and yellow peach with a hint of exotic fruit. Concentrated, racy and energetic, this is a literally and metaphorically brilliant dry riesling, the wet-stone character and bright fruit beautifully interwoven at the very long finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.’ 95 points, Stuart Pigott, Jamessuckling.com

Country: Austria
Producer: Salomon
Region: Kremstal