From Watervale, a Clare Valley area better known for its Rieslings. Aromas and flavors are light and pretty—think hay, olive oil, citrus peel and light stone fruit. In the mouth the wine is round, with some viscosity. Would probably pair very well with scallops, or a seafood-based stew.
— D.T.
(9/1/2004)
This is a cool-climate red, which means it’s no fruit bomb. Plum fruit is taut in the mouth, with fern, earth and tree-bark aromas. Soft in the mouth, and drinkable now.
— D.T.
(2/1/2004)
Nut and stone fruit notes vie for center stage on this wine, and the race is neck in neck. Smoky, nutty aromas smolder against a backdrop of pear on the nose, and on the palate, peach takes the lead with nuts, toast and butter falling into the background. It’s a medium-weight wine, straightforward and good.
— W.E.
(7/1/2004)