Mar 15, 2026, Australia vs. New Zealand Reds Tasting
WINE TASTING
Flight 1
Wine 1: 2018 Paddy Borthwick Right Hand Pinot Noir, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Pale Ruby. Cherry, Raspberry, Dried Earth/Leaves, Tomato Leaf, Floral, Chocolate, Bacon Bits, Smoke - Campfire, Truffle, Tobacco Leaf. Riper (Almost Candied/Stewed) on the Palate, Tarter on the Nose. Med(+) Acidity and Med Tannin (Dusty), Body, and Alcohol (13.3%).
Wine 2: 2023 Loop Road Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
True Ruby - Slight Spritz. Strawberry, Cherry, Nibs, Cranberry, Dried Leaves, Floral Stem, Rhubarb, Cherry Cola, Fruit Leather. Fruit Forward (Fresh, Clean, Crisp) - Slight Compote/Jam Quality. High Alcohol (14%), Med(+) Acidity, and Med Body and Tannin (Softer/Ripe).
Wine 3: 2019 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
Hazy. Stemmy, Vegetal, Fennel, Matchstick, Fruit Leather, Strawberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Pepper Spice, Charred Red Pepper, Cement, Tomato Leaf, Wet Wool, Wet Slate. Ripe and Underripe Quality. Med(+) Acidity and Med Tannin, Body, and Alcohol (13%).
Flight 2
Wine 4: 2025 Tyrrell's Semillon, Hunter Valley, Australia
Pale Water (Clear). White Peach, Grapefruit Pith, Meyer Lemon, Green Apple, Lemon Rind, Lime Leaf, Honeysuckle, Steely - Wet Stone, Orange Blossom. Phenolic Bitterness - Dry Extraction (Texture in Grape). Med(+) Acidity, Med Body, and Low Alcohol (10.4%).
Wine 5: 2024 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
Deep Ruby - High Extract. Bramble (Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Cherry), Plum, Chocolate, Sweet Spice, Tomato Leaf, Pepper, Meaty, Black Olive, Eucalyptus, Tomato Leaf. Bitter Finish. Med(+) Body, Tannin, Acidity and High Alcohol (13.8%).
Wine 6: 2020 Creekside Syrah, Niagara Peninsula, Canada
Medium Ruby. Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Perfume, Sweet Spice, Dried Herbs, Tomato Leaf, Sweet Tobacco, Dried Earth, Raisin, Stewed Plum, Vanilla. Fresh, Ripe, and Confected Fruit Quality. Med(+) Tannin, Body, Acidity and Medium Alcohol.
Flight 3
Wine 7: 2022 Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia
Ruby Core and Rim. Bramble (Red/Black), Fruit Leather, Red Cassis, Tomato Vine, Chocolate, Dried Herbs, Pepper, Meaty, Sweet Spices, Baking Spices, Roasted Pepper, Raw Tomato, Olives. High Alcohol (14.1%) and Med(+) Acidity, Tannin, and Body.
Wine 8: 2018 Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia
Ruby Core with Faded Rim. Roasted Green Pepper, Pizza Sauce, Sundried Tomato, Basil, Bay Leaf, Rosemary, Olive tapenade, Dried Oregano, Caesar Rimmer. Very Savoury Dominant. High Alcohol (14%).
Flight 4
Wine 9: 2024 Pokolbin Estate Sangiovese Tempranillo Belebula Vineyard, Hunter Valley, Australia
Pale Ruby. Earthy, Tart Red Fruit, Sweet Vanilla, Rhubarb, Rooibos Tea, Pepper, Meat, Prune. Underripe Fruit Quality. High Acidity and Med Alcohol (13%).
Wine 10: 2023 Mitolo Jester Grenache, McLaren Vale, Australia
Med Ruby. Dried Fruit, Bramble. Fresh/Juicer Palate, No Fruit Precision, No Oak. High Alcohol (14.5%).
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