Cool climate stars of the Melbourne Wine and Food Festival tasting

Prince Wine Store - Bank Street
Tasted Saturday, March 9, 2013 by AlexGarner with 408 views

Flight 1 - Shaw and Smith (3 Notes)

  • 2012 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc 92 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills

    Green apples and gooseberries on the with a touch of grass which makes for a pretty well balanced SB. A classic full-textured Adelaide hills palette and a citrus finish.

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  • 2012 Shaw and Smith Chardonnay M3 Vineyard 93 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills

    Toffee apples with a buttery oak nose and a spicy acidity with a textural, bright mineral core.

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  • 2010 Shaw and Smith Shiraz 91 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills

    Red and black fruits with spice, crushed rocks and a fleshy palette.

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Flight 2 - Curly Flat (3 Notes)

  • 2010 Curly Flat Chardonnay 96 Points

    Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges

    This is still one of the best Victorian Chardonnays around and you can see the ageing potential as well. The nose is peaches and cream with lemon oil and a sweetness like marshmallow. The palette is rich and smoky with delicate citrus notes.

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  • 2011 Curly Flat Pinot Noir Williams Crossing 93 Points

    Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges

    This year the nose is back to that classic autumn leaves and stalky cherry full of savoury goodness. The palette is sweet cherry with restrained acidity and delicate spices.

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  • 2010 Curly Flat Pinot Noir 94 Points

    Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges

    This is a fresh and lively wine with a sappy, liqueur cherry and some dry spices. It is intense but also elegant and the finish has depth and a spicy twang.

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Flight 3 - Innocent Bystander & Salo (3 Notes)

  • 2011 Salo Chardonnay 92 Points

    Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley

    A bright citrus nose with supple oak treatment and a crisp palette with ripe yellow peach.

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  • 2011 Innocent Bystander Chardonnay Mea Culpa 93 Points

    Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley

    A floral Chardonnay with peach blossom and a crisp mineral-domintant palette. This guy needs a bit more time, but will be performing well in a few more years.

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  • 2011 Innocent Bystander Shiraz Mea Culpa Yarra Valley 94 Points

    Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley

    The wood provides the spice to the nose with stewed plums and pepper. The palette is full of bright berries with rich and textural tannins and a sweet finish.

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