Bree Boskov, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Dark bramble spiced fruits on the nose and some exotic meaty eastern spices. The palate is dry and juicy bringing the bright bramble and five-spice characters forward there is a hint of alcohol heat but overall a juicy bright and vibrant early drinking wine. With the lamb the juicy brambly fruits and eastern spices are accentuated and bring complexity, lift and length to the palate. The nutty hummus softens the alcohol and the whole combination leaves you wanting another sip of wine and mouthful of food.”
Emma Jenkins, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Spicy ripe nose with rich berry fruit and red plums, touch of anise and liquorice, firm dry tannins and bright juicy fruit, attractive style with some charm. A lovely match with the food, both really shine.”
Martin Williams, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Deep cherry colour. Restrained berry/cherry-plum fruit, some savoury elements. Open-knit palate, light fruit, fresh acidity and slightly firm tannins. With food: Very good – the earthy elements of the wine matched the hummus; acidity fresh but not excessive.”
Bryan Currie, Second Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Bright clear red, spicey blueberry fruit nose, soft and juicy red fruit palate with good length and a clean finish.”
Susan Bastian, Sixth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Mid ruby, with pale pink rim. Medium intensity aromas of red fruits and hints of strawberry and cream confection. A fruit forward nose. Very soft tannin, and more red fruits to follow with a spicy warmth to finish. A pleasant match, slightly more drying at end.”
Mike de Garis, Third Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Slightly dull. Sweet oak lift, but lacks vibrancy, some cherry, simple. SOP, oak tannins over-ride, moreish and drying. Food: doesn’t help at all – palate still unbalanced with hard tannins.”
The Lighter Bodied Dry Red Wines were judged with
Presented by chef Marcell Kustos
Ingredients
Hummus:
Method
Warren Gibson, Second Term Chairman of Judges, Twelfth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Lighter colour than some in the bracket. Slightly closed at first. Palate quite dry and lacking some freshness. Similar with the dish.”