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2018 Ferngrove Chardonnay

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3/22/2024 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 88 points

Crystal clear, medium colour depth, golden straw 3
Classic peach and cashew nut chardonnay nose. Toffee, mild buttery oak notes. 6.5
Full chardonnay fruit flavour, rich, buttery, mellow. Mild acidity. Mild spirit warmth. Full bodied, dry. Mild grapefruit bitterness. Well balanced. Long finish. 8

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2020 Ferngrove Malbec King

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1/19/2024 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 88 points

Ruby or garnet red with a hint of purple. Medium colour depth, bright, crystal clear. 3
Sweet lolly nose. Blackcurrant jam. 6.3
It starts with a generous burst of cassis fruit flavours. Well developed and in balance with soft furry tannins. Delicate spice. Dry. Medium-light body. Moderate acidity. Mild spirit heat. Good structure, good length. 8.5
Ready to drink now.

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2020 Ferngrove Shiraz Dragon

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10/6/2023 - graemeg wrote: NR

Qantas Business Class - Ground & Air; 10/3/2023-10/6/2023 (Sydney, Antique aircraft, Bangkok): {screwcap} Inky-smelling blackberry with spice. Hint of sweetness on palate, still blackberry with a lick of liquorice richness. Mild sort of structure, with subtle oak, medium acid, low dusty tannins, good mid-palate presence and a medium length finish. Should have drunk this all flight instead of leaving it til last. (QF24 BKK > SYD Business Class)

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2018 Ferngrove Malbec King

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6/16/2023 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 88 points

Clear, medium colour depth. Purple-red. 3
Lovely fresh berry nose, crushed leaf, spice 6.5
Dry, firm acidity. Medium bodied. Sour cherry fruit, restrained. Mild tannin. Sharp spirit. Warm finish. Slightly closed - it might need to breathe. Not a lot of complexity or spice. 7.5
Yes… it opened up after an hour. Palate now scores about 8

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2021 Ferngrove Pinot Noir Independence

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5/7/2023 - astroman Does not like this wine: 88 points

Pinot around the world blind tasting: Blind. Pale ruby, eucalyptus, earth. Rather simple on the palate.

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2014 Ferngrove Malbec King

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3/24/2023 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 88 points

Bright crimson red, clear, medium density 3
Rich fruity nose, sweet berry jam, mint, 6
Medium bodied, dry. Fully developed fruit. Some cranberry/pomegranate fruit character remaining. Moderate acidity. Soft tannin. Mild bitterness. Even structure. 8.5. Opens up with an hour of breathing to reveal more complexity in the palate. 8.7

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2016 Ferngrove Chardonnay Diamond

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11/7/2022 - forceberry wrote: 84 points

100% Chardonnay from vineyards in Frankland River. Fermented and aged for 9 months in 300-to-500-liter oak casks. 13% alcohol.

Pale yellow-green color. Somewhat evolved and slightly tropical nose with aromas of fresh red apples, some vegetal notes of birch leaves, light passion fruit tones, a hint of asparagus, a touch of rowanberry and a touch of caramel oak. The wine is lively, quite firm and pretty balanced on the palate with a medium body and flavors of juicy Golden Delicious apple and passion fruit, some green and slightly vegetal notes of birch leaves and asparagus stalk, a little bit of candied gummi bear character, light stony mineral notes, oaky hints of creaminess and caramel and a touch of nectarine. The quite high acidity gives the wine nice sense of structure. The finish is lively, quite acid-driven and somewhat oaky with flavors of ripe citrus fruits, some toasty oak spice, a little bit of gummi bear, light creamy oak tones, a hint of canned peach and a touch of asparagus.

This wine seemed to have benefited from age, as I've thought this Diamond Chardonnay has always been too oaky in its youth. It was still a bit too oaky for my preference, but showing quite good sense of balance nevertheless. However, the wine seemed to be suffering from some reduction - and I'm not talking about those nicely smoky notes of struck flint, but instead somewhat green and slightly vegetal off notes that lend a somewhat asparagus feel to the wine. I imagine those might come from a screwcap closure with too little (or none) oxygen permeability, resulting in buildup of dimethyl sulfide or some other reductive compound. Although the wine style seems to be better with age - this wasn't as heavy and oaky as the Diamonds I've had before - I still wasn't particularly thrilled. Not particularly good value at 16,99€.

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2018 Ferngrove Malbec

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2/10/2023 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 90 points

Deep, bright plum red, puprple tint. Clear. 3
Spicy, interesting nose. Boiled lollies, jam, plum pudding. 6.5
Mellow, rich, generous fruit flavour. Dry, soft acidity. A bit of spirit bite. Evenly structured palate. Very soft, delicate tannins. Pleasantly spicy. No astringency. Good length. Very easy to drink. 8.5

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2020 Ferngrove Riesling Cossack

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11/16/2022 - Johno's Cellar Likes this wine: 91 points

From memory after being consumed with mates the wine was steely and minerally, staying true to great southern Riesling style. It’s had characteristics of apricot, jasmine and orange blossom and citrus overtones. A vibrant palate with firm acidity that leads to a long mineral finish.

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2020 Ferngrove Shiraz

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11/4/2022 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 80 points

Clear, medium colour depth, fully transparent, clear, dark plum red, 3/3
Fragrant, sweet berry jam, mint, spirit, toffee 6/7
Light bodied, dry, fruit driven, blackcurrant cordial, mild acidity, soft tannin. Nicely balanced and with even structure. Warm finish. Easy drinking, and ready to drink now. 7/10

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2018 Ferngrove Nebbiolo Red Spider Orchid

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10/19/2022 - Mic Mac wrote: NR

A touch of effervescence? Supe bright acid. Not too bad.

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2019 Ferngrove Chardonnay Diamond

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7/30/2022 - Johno's Cellar Likes this wine: 88 points

The wine's bouquet is quite complex with layers of lemon zest, pear skin and pink grapefruit in harmony with complex toasty French oak and toasted nuts. The palate is built around a piercing grapefruit, lime and pear flavour range with a creamy texture and vanilla French oak. It's lingering mineral and grapefruit acidity, helping the lime and pear layers integrated with a creamy texture and vanilla French oak.

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2020 Ferngrove Cabernet Sauvignon

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7/22/2022 - Ayanami wrote: 83 points

Fruiter than expected given it's Frankland River, though some subtle chocolate/mocha notes coming in on the back palate. Great for the price.

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2015 Ferngrove Malbec

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7/18/2022 - Hugh Donnelly wrote: NR

When I cellar a wine for 7 years I expect more. This wine has limited spice for a Malbec. Cellaring did not improve it much

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2014 Ferngrove Malbec

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6/24/2022 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 89 points

Medium colour depth, cherry plum red, clear
Vibrant berry fruit nose, spice, crushed leaf
Rich and full cassis fruit flavour, soft tannin. Balanced. Dry, medium/light bodied, moderate acidity. Slightly sharp spirit burn. Good length.

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2016 Ferngrove Malbec King

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3/27/2022 - Harley1199 wrote: NR

By the glass. Aromas of figs cake with cream and sweet spices. In the mouth it is simpler and still acidic and with a drying finish. Considering what it is, not bad.

Por copas. Aromas de pastelería con higos y crema y de especias dulces. En boca es más simple y aun así ácida y de un final secante. Considerando lo que es, no está nada mal.

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2017 Ferngrove Cabernet Sauvignon Majestic

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3/27/2022 - Harley1199 Likes this wine: NR

By the glass. Aspiring to be remembered as an Old World wine in a blind tasting. Notes of lactic acid with blueberries and cinnamon mixed with nutmeg. Delicious aromatic complexity. On the palate it is balanced and tasty. With length and a delicate finish.

Por copas. Aspirando a ser recordado como un vino del Viejo continente en una cata a ciegas. Notas de ácido lactico con arándanos azules y canela mezclada con nuez moscada. Deliciosa complejidad aromática. Al paladar es equilibrado y sabroso. Con longitud y un delicado final.

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2019 Ferngrove Chardonnay Diamond

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3/15/2022 - Johno's Cellar Likes this wine: 90 points

Excellent old school Smokey oak with a nectarine and grapefruit fruit structure

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2019 Ferngrove Merlot

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3/7/2022 - StewartWent wrote: 86 points

Qantas eco Melb - BNE. Don’t have a lot of experience with the winery but this is low grade for region (which I rate quite highly). Classic economy gear…..simple, fruit fwd, kinda friendly. By no means a style I would ever chase down .

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2019 Ferngrove Chardonnay Diamond

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2/8/2022 - Johno's Cellar Likes this wine: 90 points

Surprisingly good oak integration slight Smokey oak taint that adds to the wine with excellent citrus fruit and stone fruit, slightly mealy and a good mouth feel and length

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2007 Ferngrove Cabernet Sauvignon Majestic

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1/26/2022 - Softie wrote: NR

The fruit and oak have settled down, compared to my 2017 note. Still a bit Shiraz-like in its Blackberry, but lovely drinking. Not a bit tired.

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2014 Ferngrove Malbec King

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1/21/2022 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 88 points

Bright purplish-red, medium colour depth, clear 3
Vibrant berry nose, minty, spicy, eucalyptus leaf. 6.5
Dry, full bodied, nicely developed cassis fruit in balance with soft, delicate tannin. No astringency. Soft acidity. Plenty of fruit character left. Even structure. Good length. Spicy crushed grapseed tannin towards the finish with a mild bitterness. Pleasant warmth from the alcohol in the finish. 8.2

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2018 Ferngrove Chardonnay

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11/12/2021 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 85 points

Pale straw, clear 3
Peach on the nose, with hints of citrus, lemon, apple. Perhaps a suspicion of vanilla toffee or caramel? 6
Dry, medium body, classic chardonnay soft buttery toffee, mild but slightly sharp malic acidity, light citrus pith bitterness, spirit warmth, good long length. It lingers on and on. 8
It probably needs a few years for the acidity to soften and the flavours to develop.

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2016 Ferngrove Malbec Cabernet Rosé

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10/17/2021 - JoKerr37 Likes this wine: 90 points

Very tasty rose, refreshing with strawberry notes

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2014 Ferngrove Shiraz

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10/8/2021 - KonradGee Likes this wine: 90 points

Dark plum red, medium colour depth, fully transparent, clear
Vibrant fruity nose, sweet boiled cherry lolly, toffee, mint, crushed leaf, interesting complexity
Dry, medium body, fully developed fruit, soft tannin, fiery spirit bite - but not too sharp. Cherry and blackcurrant fruit flavours in good balance with crushed grapeseed spiciness. Even structure after a slightly hollow start. Good length.

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