Winery - Angove's
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This value Chard offers a moderate amount of wood and cream bolstering pineapple and peach flavors. Offers similar notes on the nose. Just the kind of wine to enjoy well chilled, in warm weather. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nose doesn't reveal much more than butter, or light coconut, aromas. In the mouth, there's an odd filminess to the texture, and flavors of gold apple that are punctuated by bright herb (and maybe some alcohol) on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aromas are of white pepper and lemon zest. This is a bright, dry, citrusy Sauvignon—perhaps a little overzealously so. Its flavors are very lemony, and a bit sour to this reviewer's taste. Good, but is not a goes-down-easy sipper. At its best at the raw bar.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Olive oil and passion fruit aromas are expressive; the citrus and stone fruit flavors are less so. It's also a little weightier on the palate than is typical of a Riesling, but it's still an enjoyable sip.
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Angove's Riesling - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A well-made Cab without frills: Plum dominates on the nose, but there's also a hint of herb. Plum and cherry fruit in the mouth has a slightly taut pucker, and brown earthy accents.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pencil eraser aromas with a slight stemminess. It's a straighforward Merlot, with red plum and cherry notes. Light in body and concentration.
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Angove's Merlot - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smooth, chewy tannins on the palate with ripe red fruit flavors (plum, cherry, raspberry) are a tasty, winning combination. The sweet accents on the nose (caramel, sweet tart, toffee) may appeal more to others than they did me—still, the quibble is a minor one.
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Angove's Shiraz - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh-cut wood, eucalyptus and herbs make up the aromatics, while sharp, somewhat cooked cherry-styled fruit is the key flavor component. Light, with good acidity in the mouth, this wine struggles a bit to define itself; ultimately it’s a pretty good quaff.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of wines from two separate vineyards, this Chardonnay features nutty, toasty oak, buttery notes from malolactic fermentation and plenty of tropical and citrus fruit. It’s crisp for an Australian Chardonnay, with a buttery reprise on the long finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This rosé is a gorgeous deep rose color--almost a light red. Modest raspberry fruit mingles with a minerally note that's akin to crushed vitamin tablets, then finishes crisp, with mouthwatering acidity. A refreshing summer quaff.
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