Toni Paterson, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Impressive fragrance and complexity. The palate is perfectly medium-bodied with flecks of green leaves and herb. The earthy elements in the wine tie in well with the food.”
Jennifer Docherty, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Blue fruits, blackcurrant, some bitterness on the palate. Firm and dry on the finish. Good concentration and intensity. The bitterness comes through with the duck.”
Brent Marris, Fourteenth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Clean green, herbal, blackcurrent nose follows through to the palate. Great depth of character with lovely well integrated oak and ripe tannin structure. An excellent match as the wine and the dish become one.”
Sam Kurtz, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Medium full red, cedar, spice, blackberry, black olive, hint of earth, medium bodied, savoury tannins, good length of flavour.”
Stuart James Halliday, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Structured, herbal mint qualities, firm tannins, juicy, firm, plush and ripe.”
The Medium Bodied Dry Red Wines were judged with
Presented by chef Marcell Kustos
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Andrea Pritzker, Fourth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Bouquet of stewed blackcurrant with hints of menthol. Chewy and extracted with a savoury edge. Generous fruit but overall lacking in freshness and vibrancy. The wine’s chewy extractive nature was exacerbated when paired with the dish.”