October 2022 Wines

Wine 1

 

Mad Fish GOLD TURTLE 2021

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

 
Margaret River, WA

This wine is a full bodied, dry white exhibiting gooseberry flavours along with real citrus zest lift and a cleansing back palate. The wine has a remarkable complexity for a Semillon Sauvignon Blanc.

 

Alcohol 14.5%

Wine 2

 

Franklin Tate Estates
CREAM OF THE CROP 2021

 

Chardonnay

 
Margaret River, WA

This dry, full bodied Chardonnay is from the Franklin Tate Estates owned by Franklin Tate son of John Tate from the well known Evans & Tate wines.

 

The wine has fruit characters of white peach, nectarine, and honeydew melon, with a bright natural acidity. Subtle and well- integrated oak influences are present.  Attractive flavours of hazelnut, nougat and hints of soft vanilla spice can be detected with a refreshing acidity finish.

Alcohol 13.5%

Wine 3

 

John Tate THE MAKER 2022

Rose

 
Margaret River, WA

The Maker Rose is light bodied and dry exhibiting bright and fresh strawberry aromas with hints of floral notes, leading to a succulent palate of balanced fruit sweetness, savouriness, and crispness.

 

Alcohol 13%

Wine 4

 

Evans and Tate SMOOTH OPERATOR 2019

Cabernet Merlot

 
Margaret River, WA

This wine is medium bodied and dry with characters of dried herbs, bay leaf, violets and red currant with savoury cedar and toasted spices derived from its maturation in well seasoned French oak barriques and hogsheads.

The palate is fresh and tight with the structure and quality to cellar for many years.

 

Alcohol 14.5%

Wine 5

Mad Fish GOLD TURTLE 2020

Shiraz

 
Margaret River, WA

This wine is a full bodied and dry shiraz with sweet berry and spice characters complemented by a touch of white pepper and well handled French oak.

 

Alcohol 14.5%

Sticky 1

Nugan Estate  COOKOOTHARMA       2018

Botrytis Semillon

 

Riverina District NSW

Enticing aromas of dried apricot and fig with marmalade and orange peel. Luscious concentrated palate of apricot nectar, dried fig and pineapple with well-balanced acid giving it length and structure.   Deep, bright golden hue. The bouquet is sweetly honeyed with yeasty and estery high notes, and the sweet rich palate is balanced and clean at the finish.

 

Alcohol 11%