An interesting Viognier/Chardonnay blend from a difficult vintage. Medium-deep silver-yellow colour. Piña colada nose with flowers and a bit of spice. Full-bodied, soft and fruity (peaches, apricots) on the palate, with sweetness balanced by acidity. Enjoyable with crisp-fried smoked trout served with gnocchi and a nut-oil-and-arugula dressing. Drink soon.
Warmly ripe dark plum and blackcurrants on the nose with crushed ripe fruit flavours that just avoid excessive jammy sweetness. Moderate tannins, balanced acidity and a light splash of dark chocolate complete the picture.
A new wine that’s hitting the shelves from the land Down Under, Lucky Penny bills its wines as “approachable, unpretentious and bursting with flavour.” The red is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and shows notes of blueberry, cherry-raspberry, bramble, plums, pepper and vanilla on the nose. It has some tannic structure on the palate with blackberry fruit, jammy red fruits, liquorice, spice and tar notes.
The Diamond series represents the heart of the Rosemount portfolio. The Shiraz shows dark plums, blueberry pie and raspberries with nutmeg and peppery spices. It’s smooth on the palate with dark fruits and raspberry-cherry notes, all backed up by an array of baking spices and pepper.
Charmat-method sparkler made from Sémillon grapes. Medium lemon-yellow colour with bubbles, of course. Nice aromas of peaches, apricots and yeast. Sweetly appealing, like “Juicy Fruit” with peach and tangerine flavours. A crowd-pleaser.
The white Lucky Penny is a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Grigio. It’s fresh and forward on the nose with orchard and tropical fruits and a whiff of wild honey. There’s a touch of sweetness on the palate but balanced out by generous acidity. The flavours range from apple and pear to citrus and apricot.
Scents of peach, grapefruit and background vanilla carry through with ripe peach as well as lemon-citrus flavour; well-balanced refreshing acidity, lightly creamy-buttery texture and sensible alcohol.