Ray Jordan is the WA Wine Critic we all stop and listen to. He has given us a few ‘wow we must buy that’ wines for your vino list; pen at the ready, let’s go…
Hesketh Midday Somewhere Shiraz 2016 – Under $15 Category
This was the big winner last year and hits all the right notes this year. Soft and smooth with a generous middle palate of sweet supple fruit. Lifted finish and great current drinking – Ray Jordan, 89/100
Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz 2014 – $20 to $25 Category
A solid McLaren Vale Shiraz that ticks all the boxes for style and distinguishing features of the region. Ripe and plump fruit with a liberal hit of oak to complement and support. Nice in the medium term – Ray Jordan, 91/100
St John’s Road Workhorse Shiraz Cabernet 2014 – $20 to $25 Category
The workhorse blend works a treat here. Ripe and juicy full-bodied wine showing great texture and fleshiness. Super length and a deep palate – Ray Jordan, 91/100
St John’s Road Block 8 Maywald Selection Shiraz 2015 – $25 to $40 Category
A beautifully aromatic Shiraz from the Ebenezer region within the Barossa Valley. It’s a relatively high vineyard on shallow rocky soils and the aim was to retain those lovely aromatics in the cool fermentation approach. Vibrant with a minerally thread and fine-grained understated oak – Ray Jordan, 92/100
Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – $25 to $40 Category
The perfume of Coonawarra is evident from the first sniff into this captivating blend. Loaded with a mix f choc mint and blackcurrant with fine-grained oak and silky tannins providing great support – Ray Jordan, 92/100
Torbreck The Steading 2015 – $25 to $40 Category
Grenache Mataro and Shiraz make up this fascinating Barossa blend. It is a glorious expression of the style with such balance and richness held with precision and deftness. An exquisite wine that is so well balanced – Ray Jordan, 95/100
