Aaldering Vineyards

2017

84

2017-2024

2017: overt, sinewy and bristling with melon and lime, nutty background, unusual and very good.

2013: slightly shy with delicate but bright fruit, just tropical again with bright acidity.

2017: crisp and fresh, juicy, energetic and with pristine fruit such as honeysuckle and yellow skins.

2017

88

2017-2027

2013: pale with shy nose then hints of peach on palate. Surprisingly pleasant.

2017: shy and nervous, dry and hinting at citrus and richer guava, rather brief.

2017

82

2017-2027

2013: expensive for a dry, red berry fruited  rosé, enjoyable if unremarkable.

2013: squashed cherry nose and bursting with berry fruit and liquorice bite finish. Big and bold.

2016: Bold and juicy, unwooded style lets the deep berry and liquorice fruit sing, smooth, seamless and delightful.

2016

89

2016-2026

2010: classy sweet oak, then deep and rich layered fruit, balanced and composed.

2013: straightforward version, hint of wood and dark fruits in a mid-weight style.

2013

85

2013-2023

2013: development offers leather and game over soft and smooth peppery cassis, rather hot.

2010: silky mulberry nose, delicate oak and smooth dry peppery black fruits. Very nice.

2013: lots of bitter cherry and cloves, spicy rich and smooth, very drinkable.

2013

87

2013-2023

2010: elegant and balanced ripe fruit over quality oak. Silky and dry with intense spicy berries.

2013: still a glossy ruby, little fading, still deep blueberry and spice fruit over cedar, seems younger.

2013

86

2014-2024