Roland Masse Chardonnay 2010 - Yarra Valley, Australia

Pale yellow/green. The nose shows white peach, guava and some chalkiness. Very much a flinty, citrus driven style with hints of honey dew. Decent length and the mouth watering acid works well for this style. A$25/bottle

87 Points

Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 - Penedes, Spain

Red brick edging falling into a deep burgundy/purple center. The nose is unashamed and pure Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich dark fruit, savoury meat and a lovely whisper of toasty oak. The tannin has fully softened to gentle and juicy levels and the palate is long and dense with medium to full layers of richness. The wine will drink well for up to another 10 years but shows such great pleasure and purity of fruit now. Cabernet Sauvignon is bottled here at the highest level. A$85/bottle

95 Points

Chateau Chateau Chateau Grenache 2006 - Barossa Valley, Australia

Followers note this wine is produced by R Wines, the now dissolved project which fell under the winemaking direction of Chris Ringland.

Faded ruby with browning edges. Dried cocoa, raspberry and toffee aromas. The palate is fully mature and mouth filling with richness and commendable length. A Grenache with a mountain of power. A$70/bottle


92 Points 

Escarpment Pinot Noir 2009 - Martinborough, New Zealand

Purple center fading to cherry red. The nose is complex, changing rapidly. Dried prune, cinnamon and some mysterious foresty aromas. Seamless edges of tannin and acid and well toned oak use all come together in the long finish. A wonderful fleshy, youthful Pinot Noir to palate with a brilliant future. A$60/bottle

93 Points 

Escarpment and Martinborough Vineyards which are both raised by Larry Mckenna whom is now solely involved with Escarpment offer Pinot Noir with a luxurious burgundy feel at a fraction of the price. Vine age for these producers are now reaching the 30 year mark for the top single vineyard wines and concentration and balance has now stepped up to high gear. If you are a one of those people that continuously waste money on high end new world Pinot Noir, you should be looking at the above mentioned producers.