Hay Shed Hill Shiraz Tempranillo
Best Buy Wines: $20 and under (2010 vintage)
Hay Shed Hill sat way under the radar until long-time Howard Park winemaker Michael Kerrigan took control of both its vineyards and daily management in 2006. Kerrigan is an innovative winemaker, adding 14 per cent tempranillo to a core of old-vine shiraz from the original Wilyabrup vineyards. Sweet, fleshy aromas of ripe Damson plums, black cherry and red licorice lead to a dense savoury palate with some dusky spice to add interest. This is an easy-drinking red that would be perfect with pork and fennel sausages. PB.”
Peter Bourne, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Best Buy Wines: $20 and under, Feb/March 2012
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Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Buy Wines: $30 and under (2009 vintage)
“Instead of using the format of a regional show, the winemakers at Langhorne Creek present an annual Showcase of their finest following independent judging of the wines. Full-bodied reds with plush texture dominate – cabernets, shiraz, red blends. Greg Follett has been making some stunning wines in recent years, none better than this well-priced Champion Wine of the Showcase: intense blackcurrant jube, licorice and chocolate flavours, lush, velvety texture; classically structured, generous and approachable. PF.”
Peter Forrestal, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Best Buy Wines: $30 and under, Feb/March 2012
