Top 100 Wines, The Adelaide Advertiser 26 Nov 2008 (92 points).
“... If this is representative of Aussie primitivo, bring it on.” Jeni Port, Epicure, The Age, 19 August 2008.
90 points Nick Stock, Penguin Wine Guide 2010
"89 POINTS. Lively multifaceted spicy aroma and flavour; light- to medium-bodied, but has good thrust and attack to the flavour and mouthfeel." - James Halliday.
This is really lively and vibrant with a perfumed lift on the nose that oozes red berries. On the palate there is a poached rhubarb character typical of the variety, berries and a hint of violets all wrapped up in a juiciness that makes the wine extremely appealing. Add the layers of complexity and the velvety texture and you have a wine that is very more-ish! This was written soon after bottling. More succinctly I think the wine is summed up well by the last part of the back label, “... exhibits a nice balance of savoury and varietal fruit characteristics.”
Don't Pay: $35
WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Clare Valley SA
Winemaker: Kevin Olssen
Drink now until: 2014
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
