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Cool climate stars of the Melbourne Wine and Food Festival tasting
Prince Wine Store - Bank Street
Tasted March 9, 2013 by AlexGarner with 352 views
Flight 1 - Shaw and Smith (3 notes)
White
2012 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
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.
White
2012 Shaw and Smith Chardonnay M3 Vineyard
93 points
Toffee apples with a buttery oak nose and a spicy acidity with a textural, bright mineral core.
Red
2010 Shaw and Smith Shiraz
91 points
Red and black fruits with spice, crushed rocks and a fleshy palette.
Flight 2 - Curly Flat (3 notes)
White
2010 Curly Flat Chardonnay
96 points
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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Red
2011 Curly Flat Pinot Noir Williams Crossing
93 points
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.
Red
2010 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
94 points
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.
Flight 3 - Innocent Bystander & Salo (3 notes)
White
2011 Salo Chardonnay
92 points
A bright citrus nose with supple oak treatment and a crisp palette with ripe yellow peach.
White
2011 Innocent Bystander Chardonnay Mea Culpa
93 points
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.
Red
2011 Innocent Bystander Shiraz Mea Culpa Yarra Valley
94 points
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.