{"title":"Moonambel","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegarded as one of the most iconic wine producers in Victoria, Dalwhinnie produces some of the most coveted and highly awarded wines in Australia. The iconic Moonambel wines have helped Dalwhinnie become known as a world-renowned producer of premium, cellar-worthy, memorable wines.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-moonambel-shiraz","title":"2017 Moonambel Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purple-black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a wonderful lift to this wine; dark ripe rich and sweetly spiced, intense black cherries, and lifted rose petals; this wine has density and freshness with serious concentration. Spice notes are there in abundance displaying both white and black pepper, fresh coffee notes and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rich wine which has a wonderful elegance. There is a big explosion of concentrated dark bramble patch fruits, displaying density, freshness and incredibly fine skin tannins. The mid palate is full and long, the after palate tightens up displaying chocolate savoury tannins. This wine needs some time, three years maybe but it is up there with the best Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz we have made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellar for 20+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery now and then mother nature challenges you like you wouldn’t believe to make beautiful wine in the Dalwhinnie vineyard. The 2016 vintage was one of those years. The previous six-month growing season gave us below average rainfall which was a concern, but worse than that the flowers on the vines did not set well at all. This was a real concern as the yields were reduced by up to 50% on both red and white grapes. As the growing season progressed into 2016 we did receive some good rain, but some damage had been done with small clusters and tiny berries, although this gave us some of the darkest, strongest and most intense wine we have ever made. These wines need some time, and given at least a couple of years they will show you their true potential. They are colossal red wines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were picked at optimum ripeness ie 13.0– 4.0 Baume over two passes. The grapes were crushed, de-stemmed, inoculated and fermented in small open  fermenters. Temperature was controlled at around 26 degrees C. After a seven-day ferment there was a further two weeks of skin contact post-alcoholic fermentation. The wine was then pressed out in a large pneumatic press and then pumped into French oak barriques for 17\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e18 months oak maturation. The wine was filtered and bottled in November the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 6.50 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Dalwhinnie","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":39648359317574,"sku":"1710SHZ17D67","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/products\/DAL_Moonambel_Shiraz_99361e80-8b3a-45bd-b0d5-ee963273d6ad.jpg?v=1638172800"},{"product_id":"dalwhinnie-2018-moonambel-shiraz","title":"2018 Moonambel Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purple-black and shiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep brooding nose full of violets, blood plum and baking spices. I\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003entense black cherries, and lifted rose petals; this wine has density and freshness with serious concentration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied yet powerful and expressive with dark fruits, mocha spice, mouth-coating tannin structure and smoky oak framing this exceptional Pyrenees Shiraz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy over the next three to eight years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was temperate and dry with beautiful pollination and fruit set – this meant an exquisite crop of pristine grapes. Careful viticulture meant fruit was picked at optimum ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from the original Dalwhinnie estate vineyards, where it was fermented in small batches for 10-14 days in open top fermenters. Once approaching dryness the wine was pressed directly to French oak barriques for a 20 month maturation. Careful barrel selection was carried out to produce the final Moonambel blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA: 7.20 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-braised lamb shank with a creamy mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"silver\" title=\"Decanter World Wine Awards 2021\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ejeni port, halliday wine companion 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrikes a generous pose and colour. There's some pretty smart and attractive oak that is a big part of this wine's appeal. It contributes added gravitas, with wide-ranging influences from prominent spice to a toasty, smoky, mocha overlay. The ripe blackberry, plum, aniseed fruit loves it. Mouth-coating and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion 2022]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dalwhinnie Shiraz wines have a devoted following here in Australia, and the intensity of the midnight fruit in this 2018 Shiraz Moonambel answers that question for me. This is savory and dense, but there is a line of minerality and austerity in here that holds it all in check. It is black like the night and dotted with stars of flavor and texture throughout. There are notes of Champion Ruby tobacco, aniseed and blackberry essence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"94\" title=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2022\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery deep, dark purple-black-red colour, with imposing aromas of oak and black fruits, preserved plums and berries. The wine is full-bodied and rich, with ample soft tannins that are gentle on the tongue, the flavours generous and earthy with eucalypt forest-floor tones and a long, long finish. There's a suggestion of volatile acidity through the wine that doesn't spoil it for me. A big and bountiful glass of shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"92\" title=\"The Real Review 2022]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Dalwhinnie","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":40051442155590,"sku":"1710SHZ18D67","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/products\/DAL_Moonambel_Shiraz_6f24fa03-9352-49eb-81d0-1f63d086294d.jpg?v=1652667261"},{"product_id":"2014-moonambel-shiraz","title":"2014 Moonambel Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purple-black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a wonderful lift to this wine; dark ripe rich and sweetly spiced, intense black cherries, and lifted rose petals; this wine has density and freshness with serious concentration. Spice notes are there in abundance displaying both white and black pepper, fresh coffee notes and dark chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rich wine which has a wonderful elegance.  There is a big explosion of concentrated dark bramble patch fruits, displaying density, freshness and incredibly fine skin tannins. The mid palate is full and long, the after palate tightens up displaying chocolate savoury tannins. This wine needs some time, 3 years maybe but in my opinion it is up there with the best Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz we have made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimum drinking within three to five years of vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery now and then mother nature challenges you like you wouldn’t believe to make beautiful wine in the Dalwhinnie vineyard. The 2016 vintage was one of those years. The previous six month growing season gave us below average rainfall which was a concern, but worse than that the flowers on the vines did not set well at all. This was a real concern as the yields were reduced by up to 50% on both red and white grapes. As the growing season progressed into 2016 we did receive some good rain, but some damage had been done with small clusters and tiny berries, although this gave us some of the darkest, strongest and most intense wine we have ever made. These wines need some time, and given at least a couple of years they will show you their true potential. They are colossal red wines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were picked at optimum ripeness ie. 13.0 – 14.0 Baume over two passes. The grapes were crushed, de-stemmed. Inoculated and fermented in small open  fermenters. Temperature is controlled at around 26 degrees C. After a 7 day ferment there is a further 2 weeks of skin contact post alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then pressed out in a large pneumatic press then pumped into French oak barriques for 17 - 18 months oak maturation. The wine is filtered and bottled in November the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees Region, Western Victoria, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 6.50 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2020 james halliday wine companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed and destemmed, 8-day ferment, 14 days post-ferment maceration, 17-18 months in French oak, (33% new). Full-bodied blackberry\/black cherry fruits and substantial tannins need some years yet to resolve and let the fruit shine. - 95 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"James Halliday Wine Companion 2020\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Dalwhinnie","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":40687674425414,"sku":"1710SHZ14D67","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/DAL_Moonambel_Shiraz_dd59ffff-0fae-4908-a493-c8c3a3b1c886.jpg?v=1722210902"},{"product_id":"dalwhinnie-2020-moonambel-shiraz","title":"2020 Moonambel Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purple-black and shiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep brooding nose full of violets, blood plum and baking spices. I\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003entense black cherries, and lifted rose petals; this wine has density and freshness with serious concentration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied yet powerful and expressive with dark fruits, mocha spice, mouth-coating tannin structure and smoky oak framing this exceptional Pyrenees Shiraz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy over the next three to eight years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was ideal, warm but not hot, a perfect amount of rainfall in the growing season allowed fruit to be picked at relatively low potential alcohol, but with a ripe and super fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from the original Dalwhinnie estate vineyards, where it was fermented in small batches for 10-14 days in open top fermenters. Once approaching dryness the wine was pressed directly to French oak barriques for a 20 month maturation. Careful barrel selection was carried out to produce the final Moonambel blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-braised lamb shank with a creamy mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ehalliday wine companion 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees shiraz matured in all-French oak. It's by no means a massive wine but it feels voluminous thanks to the spread of flavour and the way it expands through the palate. This is a very good wine. Satsuma plum, soy, sweet spice and jellied cherry notes blend with star anise, cedar and woodsmoke. It's lively, exotic, generous and sophisticated; it's many things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion 2024\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMax Allen, Australian Financial Review, March 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moonambel Shiraz is an amalgam of grapes grown on the various blocks across Dalwhinnie’s 10-hectare vineyard – both the leaner, spicier, more structured characters of the hillside blocks and the richer, rounder character of the fruit grown in the deeper soils of the flatter country. Very pretty, appealing perfume, some hints of dried herbs and flowers, glossy black cherry fruit and finishing with savoury cherry-pip dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarly Walsh, The Wine Front 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely to see these Dalwhinnie wines again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicy, robust, tea and dried flowers, blackberry, roast beef and dripping. It’s medium to full-bodied, quite meaty, but also has lavish spice and grainy grip, something of a port wine jelly richness too, in with all that meat, dried herb and black olive savoury stuff, then black cherry and blood, on a finish of very good length. Also, wheatgerm, but don’t mind me. It has a fair amount of chew to it, and sooty tannin,  but it’s an excellent wine. I’m either 93 or 94, but on balance, the character and personality of it wins me over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"94\" title=\"The Wine Front\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Dalwhinnie","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":41239243456582,"sku":"1710SHZ20D67","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/DAL_Moonambel_Shiraz_dd59ffff-0fae-4908-a493-c8c3a3b1c886.jpg?v=1722210902"},{"product_id":"2017-moonambel-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2017 Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark purple with red-black hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompelling and elegant aromas of cassis, fresh plum and bay leaf roll from the glass, mingling with other classic varietal Cabernet Sauvignon characters like cedar pencil shavings and freshly cut grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense cassis, sour cherry and savoury dried herbs, with a powder-fine tannin structure that pulls blackcurrant long through the palate. This wine has finesse and elegance. A sensational wine, and as always the Dalwhinnie Cabernets age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy over the next three to eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was temperate and dry with beautiful pollination and fruit set – this meant an exquisite crop of pristine grapes. Careful viticulture meant fruit was picked at optimum ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine was picked from the original contour and front gate vineyards on the Dalwhinnie estate, where fruit then fermented for 14 days in open top fermenters. Once approaching dryness the wine was pressed directly to French oak barriques for a 20 month maturation. Careful barrel selection was carried out to blend this wine before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA: 7.60 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilet mignon with Café de Paris butter sauce and steak frites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon is fleshy and bright in the glass, but the fruit—succulent as it is—is underpinned by a foundation of rock and minerals. The tannins are firm for sure; they frame the wine and assist the fruit in its journey across the palate. Polished yet with an open weave and complex in a black way, this is a bit of a marvel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2022\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGary Walsh, The Wine Front 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Dalwhinnie reds reviewed here since the 2010 vintage. I’d almost forgotten they existed, given they were a stalwart of Australian fine wine back in the day. Anyway, here we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack fruit, tobacco, cedar, aniseed and mint, dark chocolate. It’s fleshy, blackcurrant, cherry and blackberry, rich and ripe with a subtle leafy edge and savoury tobacco flavours, full gravelly\/stony tannin, juicy acidity, and lavish crushed rock tannin on a finish of excellent length, some iodine\/seaweed in the aftertaste. Very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"94\" title=\"The Wine Front 2024\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked cabernet with small volumes of cabernet franc and merlot included. Batches were fermented on skins. Maturation and mlf conducted in French oak barriques (30% new) for 18 months. Classic Pyrenees cabernet all the way, albeit minus the usual level of eucalyptus\/bay leaf. A very stylish cabernet (and friends) offering aromas of ripe black fruits, sour cherries, clove and leafy notes. Firm cabernet tannin structure, pulpy and still settling in when tasted 6 months before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"94\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion 2022\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStuart Knox, The Real Review 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep and intense ruby red in the glass. Blackberry, cedar box and tobacco leaf aromas. Deep and weighty fruit on entry, chalky tannins grip with a firm hand but they remain in context with the fruit weight. Flows long and leaves a savoury iodine minerality lingering at the finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"92\" title=\"The Real Review 2022\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dalwhinnie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300585214022,"sku":"1710CAS17D67","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/products\/DAL_Moonambel_CabSauv.jpg?v=1652670331"},{"product_id":"2019-moonambel-chardonnay","title":"2019 Moonambel Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful light straw colour, highlighted by golden tints, bright and shiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfume is intoxicating with its hints of oatmeal, peach and honey; also that ever-elusive character of struck match. The beautiful vanilla spice is all there \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein wonderful harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is intensely focused. There is a powerful and defined acidity that builds on the mid-palate to highlight the mealy-tropical fruit. The acid then tightens and lengthens the back palate with the subtle Burgundy oak playing a supportive role. The flavours are intensely savoury and mineral. This wine is very light on its feet and beautifully integrated with an underlying depth of creaminess and a long and persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimum drinking within 5\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e10 years of vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage got off to an excellent start with a very good set and pollination. Terrific spring rain in September and October 2017 gave good subsoil moisture to set the vines up for the new vintage. Temperate, humid growing conditions in the new year, so all in all a great year to produce and make premium Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter picking, the fruit was chilled overnight to around 12°C The fruit was then air-bag pressed. The juice was settled in stainless steel tanks for 24 hours. The juice was then pumped to French oak barriques \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003e80% of the juice is inoculated while 20% goes through a natural fermentation. The wine is fermented slow and cool with approximately 25% of the barrels allowed to proceed through malolactic fermentation, approximately six weeks. In these barrels, lees stirring was carried out monthly to improve texture and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 6.1 g\/L \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ehalliday wine companion 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate-grown, hand-picked, whole-bunch-pressed, wild-fermented in French barriques (30% new), matured for 9 months. Bright, light straw-green; white peach, melon and pink grapefruit on the bouquet, moving to a grapefruit-driven palate with cool climate regalia. Delicious and fresh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"James Halliday Wine Companion 2020\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Dalwhinnie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300586852422,"sku":"1710CHA19D67","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/products\/DAL_Moonambel_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1619510385"},{"product_id":"2012-moonambel-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2012 Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and shiny highlighting purple hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark dense sweet concentrated aromas, with typical varietal Cabernet Sauvignon characters like cedar pencil shavings, freshly cut grass and an abundance of fresh blue fruits, also beautiful aromas of violets. Attractive savoury dried herbs notes are also evident. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is thick, juicy and luscious. This wine has finesse and elegance; on the mid palate the wine expands; displaying floral blackcurrant notes and rich dark chocolate flavours There are some lovely savoury chewy tannins and all very well integrated with the French oak. The after palate is long and dry with a hint of mocha which lingers for some time. A sensational wine, and as always the Dalwhinnie  Cabernets age b eautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimum drinking within five to ten years of vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 vintage was a cracking year. In fact it was probably the best vintage we have had in the last 10 years. The previous growing season gave us a good fruit set so an average yield of 1.5 tonnes per acre with little rain and plenty of sunlight, and the grapes were of a very high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were picked at optimum ripeness ie. 13.0 – 14.0 Baume over two passes. The grapes were crushed, de-stemmed. Inoculated and fermented in small open fermenters. Temperature is controlled at around 26 degrees C. After an 8 day ferment there is a further 2 weeks of skin contact after the alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then pressed out in a large pneumatic press. The next stage is settling the wine in a stainless steel tank then pumping into French oak barriques for 18 months oak maturation. The wine is filtered and bottled in November the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrenees Region, Western Victoria, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 6.6 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2018 james halliday wine companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Clear, deep crimson-purple; just as you would expect from the region, fully mature vines, the winemaker and the judicious use of French oak. The flavours are deep and deceptively powerful, tannins plentiful, but submerged in the fruit, the overall balance and length faultless.”\u003cspan\u003e 96\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"96\" title=\"James Halliday Wine Companion 2018\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2018 the real review - huon hooke\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep red\/purple colour with a smoky, charred-oak bouquet, plus some cedar and cigarbox notes reminiscent of a classy Bordeaux. The wine is very rich and concentrated, powerful and profound in the mouth, with fathomless flavour that rolls on and on and on. 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