Limestone Coast – Vinum Lector

Magarey Lane Limestone Coast Shiraz

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:09:58 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby to near-black in color.

NOSE
Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, layered with complex notes of star anise, cured meat, roasted hazelnut, and a hint of cocoa.

PALATE
A generously weighted, sunny-sweet palate with rich red-berry concentrates. It features subtle oak integration, peppery spice, and a fine, velvety tannin structure.

AGEING
Matured for 18 months in a combination of new and old French/American oak barrels.

PAIRING
Ideal for Friday-night pizza, BBQ sausages, or burgers; rich mushroom risotto or grilled eggplant; and hearty roast lamb with rosemary, slow-cooked brisket, or venison.

RATINGS

3.9

Reschke R-Series Pinot Noir

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:59:36 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Light garnet colour.

NOSE
Expressions of vibrant crisp red fruit, tart plum, red cherry with overtones of textured forest floor and subtle oak complete this complex varietal cool climate Pinot Noir.

PALATE
This Pinot Noir is a medium bodied, firmly structured wine with a round and textured palate.

PAIRING
Pair it with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, or porchetta with baby lentils.

RATINGS

3.9

Stonehaven Stepping Stone Shiraz

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:28:56 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
This 2022 is plump and fleshy, with opulent plummy fruit characters supplemented with plush blackberry nuances.

PALATE
There’s a typical cool-climate spicy, peppery note, and the balance knits everything completely together.

AGEING
Unoaked red wine.

PAIRING
Whether it’s grilled sausages, burgers, or smoked brisket, this Australian Shiraz complements the bold flavours and hearty textures of barbecue fare.

RATINGS

3.8

Stonehaven Stepping Stone Chardonnay

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:41:42 +0000

Stonehaven Winery and vineyards are embedded in the heart of the Limestone Coast. The region produces a wide range of premium fruit from rich soils, which benefits from readily abundant water and cool evening temperatures even when daytime temperatures soar. Stonehaven Wines use these to make complex, balanced wines that retain the flavours and characters.

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay provide the bulk of the region’s harvest, with plantings of Merlot, Pinot Gris and Riesling also gaining in popularity and quality.

For more info, visit Stonehaven website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2025 Download Tasting Note

DiGiorgio Frank Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:51:04 +0000

In March 2002 the DiGiorgio Family became the proud owners of the second oldest winery in Coonawarra. This winery had been known since the early 1950’s as ‘Rouge Homme’ and holds enormous importance within the ‘winescape’ of Australia. Being frank, this wine is made to be enjoyed with the best of food, family and friends. The finest red varieties of the estate have been blended to create a complex and alluring wine, packed with dark fruit flavours and balanced by subtle oak. Frankly, this red is superb! For more info, visit DiGiorgio website. VARIETALS 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 25% Merlot VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

DiGiorgio Frank White

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:51:01 +0000

In March 2002 the DiGiorgio Family became the proud owners of the second oldest winery in Coonawarra. This winery had been known since the early 1950’s as ‘Rouge Homme’ and holds enormous importance within the ‘winescape’ of Australia. Being frank, this wine is made to be enjoyed with the best of food, family and friends. The finest white varieties of the estate have been blended to create a fresh and aromatic wine, with ripe tropical flavours and a crisp, dry finish. Frankly, this white is fabulous! For more info, visit DiGiorgio website. VARIETALS 70% Chardonnay, 30% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note