Bree Boskov, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Bright red berry and violet floral aromatics with notes of cinnamon bark. Palate is dry and reflective of the nose with light juicy red cherry fruits, red liquorice and florals with hints of cinnamon bark. Fresh acidity and light tannin grip make this wine a lovely juicy early drinking style. With food the wines vibrant fruit and juicy acidity brings lift to the gamey lamb, it cleanses the palate and leaves a soft kiss of red liquorice, cinnamon and charcuterie flavoured tannins on the palate.”
Emma Jenkins, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Quite a shy nose, some cherry and wild raspberry with a touch of spice and dried herbs, dry firm palate, moderate acidity, just lacks a little fruit length and looks a touch dry on the finish. This is resolved somewhat by the food pairing, which works nicely to smooth and fill out any gaps.”
Martin Williams, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Bright ruby colour. Very lifted, clean raspberry fruit, hint of oak. Fine, even palate; very clean berry fruit flavours. Fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. With food: Acidity is highlighted so the wine thins out a little.”
Bryan Currie, Second Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Bright purple red, juicy raspberry and blueberry fruit, soft and clean red fruited palate, excellent match with spice and creaminess of the dish.”
Susan Bastian, Sixth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Mid ruby, with youthful, bright pink rim. Intense and attractive red and black berry fruits, hints of spice on the nose. Lovely juicy fruits, fresh and lively acid with delicate sandy tannin, lighter bodied and still seriously good. The food may have over powered this wine slightly.”
Mike de Garis, Third Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Cherry spice, dusty oak, slight toastiness. Dusty up front, oak over-rides palate, hard and drying tannins. Food: no change – tannins still hard.”
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 coloured. Lifted, fresh and complex. Red berry fruits. Lovely balance. Light on its feet. Savoury and lingering. Nice dry finish. Very drinkable. A nice match with the dish. Good synergy of flavours. ”