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Winemaker, Matt East writes, "The 2018 Chardonnay is brimming with aromatics of white peach, lemon barley, almond meal and spice. The palate has a tangy grapefruit line, backed by intense yellow fruits, curd and fine supporting oak."

2018 was indeed a classically good vintage. This, like the 2017, shows oodles of red & dark berry fruits, hints of black peppery spices & plenty of depth with an exceptionally long finish & beautiful balance. It's bright, flexible & lush while retaining a freshly savory tannin structure. The 2017 received 97/100 from James Halliday and we think this is the equal of that vintage.

Winery notes: "This wine is made from specially selected fruit from Hugh and Isabelle Robinson’s vineyard on the Old Moorooduc Road. Our single vineyard Estate wines celebrate the individual character of certain special sites around the Moorooduc area. Bright garnet in colour, this wine has delightfully pure fruited red cherry aromas, a touch of dark cocoa and a savoury sweet note of deliciously cured pork/jamon. On the palate, firm tannins and tangy cherry and pomegranate fruit are elegantly balanced with the acid. Less floral than previous Robinson pinots, but with a touch more savoury complexity, and a lovely silky and long finish. Enjoy with grilled spatchcocked quails in a ginger and soy marinade."

Nick Stock - jamessuckling.com "One of the greatest vintages of this wine. It has a super complex array of white and black peppers, hard brown spices, leaves, flowers and fresh wet earth, as well as graphite-like dark stony notes. The palate is immaculately detailed, long and silky with flavors of blackberries, red cherries, red plums, dark cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate. The palate is delivered with steady elegance and power, showing unwavering build and a seemingly never-ending trail of fresh and spicy fruit flavors. With the most immaculate tannins, too. The real soul of this wine shines through in this perfectly simpatico vintage. Fascinating to drink now, but it is best to give it some time. Try around 2025."

The "Classic" range is just that, classic. This dry Riesling from the Murrumbateman region is classified as a Canberra district wine. This, the 42nd vintage of this wine from an Australian Riesling legend is a brilliant snap shot of vintage 2018. It emits a wonderfully bright fruited and exotic nose of green & red apples, star fruit, white peach, nectarine, lemon curd & wild honey. The palate kicks in with loads of citrussy attack & crunchy apples tempered with a soft mid-palate fullness. This is all high-toned and bright and should cellar well for years to come.

Jason's notes: The 2017 Schwarz Wine Co Shiraz is loosely modelled on the great Rhone reds which are as much about the spice and the structure as they are the generosity of the fruit. It opens from earthy terracotta tones and cured pork to red plums and fresh red cherries. It’s shaped with nicely poised, bright acidity and a chewy pliable tannin structure.

The fruit for the 2017 comes from several vineyards including Vine Vale, Bethany, Moppa, Marananga, Stonewell, Hallett Valley, Eden Valley and Light Pass so this gives a brilliant flavourful snapshot of Barossa Valley regional characters.