Voorverkoop
Mount Langi & Dry River

Immediately inkier and with more palate weight and presence than the Cliff Edge or the Billi Billi, the 2019 Talus Shiraz shows an array of black and purple fruits in the mouth. The flow of fruit is framed by an infusion of finely milled, poudre tannins that carry the fruit through the long finish. Very good. Full. The presence of oak here is noted: it makes the wine weighty and intense, and the alcohol contributes to this (14.8%). I think, though, all things are in balance, and this will age—several more years in bottle will do it no harm. – (oogst 2019), Erin Larkin, december 2022

This is no shrinking violet, in any way, shape or form. The 2019 Mast Shiraz is inky and intense, and although hailing from cool-climate origins, it has a density and ripeness to it that decries that. Named after the legendary Trevor Mast (the Shiraz trophy at the Melbourne Wine Show is named the Trevor Mast Trophy), this is a full-throttle homage to the man that pioneered the Grampians winemaking area. Despite its big status, this wine is possessed of a detail and focus that many lack, with a framework of very fine, ferrous tannins in the mouth. It has Black Forest fruits, very fine texture and long, lingering flavor. There are notes of black cherries, a sprinkling of sumac, exotic spice and so much going on—do not underestimate the meatiness and minerality of this wine. It is excellent. A wine of place, which, as I've said many times before, is everything. – Erin Larkin, december 2022

This is so concentrated. The 2019 Shiraz Langi is intense, powerful and structural, but its real attribute is its austerity of line. It has ferruginous notes and graphite, with coal dust and crushed peppercorns, ductile and lithe and pliable somehow. This is clearly a wine to age, although if you dive in now, you will swim through the delights of forest fruits and wall-to-wall flavor. This is a very big wine, but not a wine to overlook on that account... This wine is revered for its legacy and capacity for aging. Patience is recommended. – Erin Larkin, december 2022

The 2019 Pinot Noir Dry River is deep and concentrated. It offers up dense damson notes, fruitcake, black tea and subtle herbal characters, filling the mouth with its powerful, rich fruit core while being a savory and satisfying expression. A rich, tannic structure provides a frame for cellaring. Stylistically, this is rather more impressive and bold than 2018, and many will prefer the latest offering, but with my classic English hat on, I would choose the restraint and tranquility of the 2018 at this stage. Still, the 2019 is certainly another excellent Pinot from Dry River, where the viticulture and vinification keep evolving and improving. – Rebecca Gibb MW, januari 2022