Brokenwood Cricket Pitch White 2007 Tuesday, Mar 18 2008 

Tasting Notes and Hunter Valley and Australia and Variety and White and sauv blanc et al and Cowra Gary Walsh

BrokenwoodI’d imagine that about 92.5% of this wine is drunk in and around the greater Sydney area although it’s also well known that 7.5% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

A mix of passionfruit, pineapple and citrus with some grassiness and a bit of spice. Boisterous but very appealing. On the palate plenty of flavour and impact with juicy fruit punch, citrus and grassy flavours. It’s focussed and balanced with appropriate fresh acidity and a touch of creamy barrel ferment to round things out. Good finish with even a touch of flinty minerality to close. A versatile fun wine that drinks beautifully.

Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Mar08
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2009
Source : Winery Sample
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Mulyan Cowra Chardonnay 2006 Friday, Feb 15 2008 

Tasting Notes and Australia and Variety and White and chardonnay and Cowra Gary Walsh

MulyanI had to open up a new account for Cowra before writing this one up..which is quite surprising because I often mistake bottle aged Cowra Chardonnay for the wines of renowned Chablis producer Raveneau.

I also tasted the 2006 Block 7 Cowra Chardonnay ($25) at the same time which has a little more power, length and intensity but a similar flavour profile. 90 points.

Attractive and fairly subdued with wafts of creamy cashew and spicy French vanilla oak over stonefruit, pear and citrus with a bit of funkiness adding interest. It’s not oaky as such but it certainly plays a large part in the aromatic profile most likely due to the subtle nature of the fruit. On the palate again quite delicate with some mineral, lemon and stonefruit backed with spicy vanilla oak and slightly earthy flavours. The flavours come across as a bit dilute and cardboardy and the wine lacks shape and focus in the mouth but on the positive side it is pretty fresh and enjoyable to drink. Finishes with bright citrussy acidity and a bit of spice. A good style to complement rather than overwhelm food.

Rated : 89 Points
Tasted : Feb08
Alcohol : 13.6%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2010
Source : Winery Sample

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