Out Of The Bottle
With David Ellis Devil's Corner 2010 Pinot Noir & NSW Central Ranges 2010 Rolling Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Brown
Brothers’ acquisition of Tasmania’s Tamar Ridge Estates in August of
last year was a shrewd move, particularly as it included the very
respected Devil’s Corner label that’s one to look for in value-priced,
buy-now and drink-now cool-climate wines.
While not one of those
regions that spring straight to mind when talking about Australian
wines, the first vineyards were established in Tasmania in colonial
times, although Tamar Ridge did not come on the scene until 1994. But
they’ve certainly made their presence known since then and their first
releases in 1997.
One that’s just hit the shelves under their
Devil’s Corner label is a 2010 Pinot Noir that was made from fruit
sourced from Tamar Valley and East Coast vineyards. Violet, black
cherry and suggestions of ginger spice aromas swirl from the glass, and
the palate is up-front with rewarding cherry flavours and savoury hints.
And
interestingly while it’s a full-flavoured wine, this one is soft enough
for those who like both their reds and seafoods on the table at the
same time, or maybe a creamy risotto; good-value buying at $18.95. One For Lunch
Another
interesting cool-climate area is the NSW Central Ranges, and a
just-released 2010 Rolling Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a rewarding drop
for those who like to try wines originating from vineyards away from
our more major regions – and finding just how rewarding they can be.
Winemaker
Debbie Lauritz chose fruit from the company’s own vineyards in the
foothills of the Central Ranges and has crafted a wine that’s juicy and
fresh with tropical fruit flavours and lemon zest acidity. Pay just
$17.95 and enjoy with a plate of fresh oysters on the shell.
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