WEINGUT ROBERT WEIL Kiedrich Grafenberg Grosses Gewachs Riesling Trocken

A typically uncompromising Gamay from Phillip Jones, best known for his Pinot Noirs, made from vines planted at Leongatha in South Gippsland at high density (9000 vines per ha). A light, fine wine with aromas of dark and sour cherries and spice, with great freshness, plus a steely backbone of natural acidity. The palate is long and lean and finishes clean and fresh.

"Performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel, the 2002 Merlot Brookman Vineyard offers complex aromas of sweet espresso roast, black cherries, and white chocolate. This is a thick, juicy Merlot with plenty of structure and tannin as well as considerable intensity and impressive volume. It may be the finest Merlot ever produced in Australia. It will drink well for 10-15 years. Roman Bratasiuk is one of Planet Earths greatest winemakers, and obviously a top-notch viticulturist given his obsession with sourcing extraordinary fruit from ancient McLaren Vale vineyards. 91 points Drink 2004-2019" Wine Advocate #155 (Oct 2004) Robert Parker