A Rodda Cuvee de Chez Cabernet 2017

Country: Australia
Region: Beechworth

A Rodda Smith's Vineyard Beechworth Chardonnay 2018

Country: Australia
Producer: A.Rodda
Region: Beechworth

Giaconda Chardonnay 2012

A further example of power and concentration. This wine is developing excellent depth and complexity. The nose is showing usual characters of matchstick and meal with funky classic Chardonnay peach fruit. The palate is balanced with good richness, acidity and persistence. Slightly richer than the 2010 & 11 at this stage. With further barrel maturation this wine should realise its potential to become a future classic - following on from the success of recent vintages.

Country: Australia
Producer: Giaconda
Region: Beechworth

Giaconda Estate Pinot Noir 2017

"Combine red fruits of cherry and raspberry with sappy whole-bunch notes and the fresh morning perfume of damp rose petals, it's an orchestra of aromas and flavours. Clean and lingering on the palate, yet round and textural whilst exhibiting a light frame supported by fine savoury tannins. An essay in controlled power, complexity and authenticity - one of the best expressions of pinot we have achieved at Giaconda so far, comparable to some of the greats from '89, 92 and … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giaconda
Region: Beechworth

Heart Wines Victor Chardonnay 2017

From Heart Wines which is limited in presence on label, but is the side project of Randall Pollard et al from Heart & Soil wines/Randalls. Great gear emerging from this project.

Curious wine for its sense of softness and breadth, yet holds a lightning bolt of zingy acidity. Green apple, crunchy tang, zestiness, light sour character. Feels almost brittle to finish, in a nice way. Perhaps a little underpowered in flavour, but a pretty good expression nonetheless.

90 Points // … more

Country: Australia
Region: Beechworth

Pennyweight Beechworth Gamay 2018

Country: Australia
Region: Beechworth

Pennyweight Constance Fino 375ml

Organic.

A dry, straw coloured sherry, with subtle fragrance of flor yeast, reminiscent of green apples which carries through onto the palate. The finish is light and delicate.

Serve chilled, as an aperitif, or with light foods. Refridgerate after openeing and use within 4 weeks.

Country: Australia
Region: Beechworth

Pennyweight Gold 375ml

Organic.

A dry, straw coloured sherry, with subtle fragrance of flor yeast, reminiscent of green apples which carries through onto the palate. The finish is light and delicate.

Serve chilled, as an aperitif, or with light foods. Refridgerate after openeing and use within 4 weeks.

Country: Australia
Region: Beechworth

Pennyweight La Serena Oloroso 375ml

A rich, amber coloured, aged sherry, with a depth of sweetness on the middle palate, and a lingering dry finish.

Serve at room temperature, as an aperitif, or with soups.

Country: Australia
Region: Beechworth

Pennyweight Muscat 375ml

A more full bodied sherry than the Constance Fino, darker in colour, with aged characters, as well as a flor aroma. The palate is full, dry, and nutty with a lingering finish.

Serve at room temperature, as an aperitif, or with soups.

Country: Australia
Producer: Pennyweight
Region: Beechworth