Winery - Simon Hackett
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright, bouncy cherry and plum aromas; wood and earth are interspersed with mixed cherries on the palate. A straighforward, enjoyable Grenache.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Seems slightly hollow, and finishes with some coarse oak, but the fruit flavors of cherries and yellow-fleshed red plums are pretty and accented by a hint of smoke. Quaffable. —J.C.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fresh and fruity Grenache, seemingly designed with summer grilling in mind. It’s full, round and lush, a bomb of black cherries and chocolate that finishes with supple tannins. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Loaded with ripe dark fruit, this expansive wine carries a lot of oak but wears it comfortably. Jammy blackberries are graced with leather and chocolate. The mouthfeel is plush and so rich it verges on syrupy. Finishes long, with enough soft tannins to taste good now yet age for another 5–10 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine feels rustic and curmudgeonly, with mixed cherries, earth, oak and not much fluff. Finishes medium-long, rife with juicy cherry and a dark, lingering oak-soil component.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A good, standard-issue Chardonnay, with typical yellow fruit and cream, and a nice, round feel. Aromas are of pineapple and citrus; finish is brief.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very pleasant and drinkable, this is an approachable Semillon that'll win Chard lovers over to the other side. Aromas are minerally, with hints of butter and vanilla. Hay, fresh herb, and yellow fruit flavors are clean, and linger through the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An overt, tropical Chardonnay with oodles of fruit. This is a bit broad and lacking focus despite having hints of quince and a trace of minerality that lend som semblance of structure. Turns a bit sour-citrusy on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Brightly fruity on the nose, with notes of lemon, anise or pine, and pear nectar. It’s weighty on the palate—thick and almost syrupy—yet the flavors are lemon and beeswax. The long finish is tart and very resinous. This distinctive style of wine may not be for everyone.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although some Australian Semillons are built to age, this one is immediately accessible, offering stony, minerally scents and flavors that hint of petrol, wet stones and green apples. It's medium-bodied, with a bright finish that manages to be crisp without being sharp or angular. Drink it over the next 2–3 years.
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