The Boutique Wine Lover's Wine Reviews!

Date Brothers Wines - Swan Hill, Victoria

Date Brothers Wines is a unique family business run by three brothers: Roy, Barry and Tony Date. Situated in the heart of the Murray River at Swan Hill Victoria, Australia. Their passion for growing quality grapes is evident in their fine quality award winning wines.

Date Brothers Wines Chardonnay (2004)

This chardonnay has aromas of intense ripe melon and white peach underlying floral bloom.The palate of stonefruit,melon and nectarine is complemented by honey and roasted almond tones

Trademark Family Series Durif (2003)

The Durif wine has aromas of a combination of anise, licorice,satsuma plums and rosewater. Sweet black strap licorice flavours greet the palette with smooth tannins forming a structured mouthfeel and clean fresh finish.Date Brothers Durif is truly a regional classic.

Devils Creek Wines - Alpine Valleys, Victoria

Devils Creek, running along the base of Mount Buffalo, provides the precious water supply for the vines from which this wine was crafted. The creek was famous for disappearing underground some years and welling up again in plentiful supply during others, leaving the exasperated locals to liken it to the devil himself. Who knows, a few glasses of Devils Creek may bring out the devil in you.

Devils Creek Chardonnay (2006)

Vibrant medium straw colour with green tint. On the nose, spicy oak lift with melon fruit characters. Full flavoured with roundness, sweet fruit characters and oak integration. Enjoy with thai food.

Devils Creek Merlot (2005)

Medium cherry red, lifted ripe plum and chocolate notes. Supple mid palate, lovely charry oak characters from ageing in French oak barrels. Enjoy with Asian meals incorporating sweet chilli sauce.

Dionysus Wines - Canberra, New South Wales

Dionysus Winery takes its name from the Greek God of wine and offers a heavenly mix of handcrafted boutique wines and a friendly relaxed atmosphere. The Winery sells a diverse range of reds and whites.

Dionysus Chardonnay (2003)

This wine has been barrel fermented in new French oak. It has fruit characteristics of melon and tropical fruits and hints of butter on the nose.

Dionysus Winery Merlot (2003)

The wine has supple silky tannins giving a fleshy mouthfeel. The nose has hints of violets, chocolate, spice and fruitcake and has luscious berry and plum flavours.


With Gratitude,

Josefine

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