Martin Moran, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“A dark wine that seems quit developed and mature already with plenty of aromas of honey, dates and nut and the match makes it a little fresher.”
Martin Williams, Fourth Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Deep, bright gold-orange. Brandied cumquat/orange peel aromas, hints of rose petal and kero. Very sweet, though lively acid; mid-weight palate. Decent length, slightly firm savoury finish. With food: fruit flavours and texture both work well.”
Brent Marris, Thirteenth Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Golden in colour. Richness on the nose following through to the palate. Full rounded fruit with great texture. Finishes with a slightly marmalade oiliness which lingers on the palate beautifully. The wine is better with the mango dessert as becomes better balanced. Acid finishes comes through.”
Ying Hsien Tan, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Medium deep gold. Marmalade and toast wth a light bitter nutty edge to the nose. Med-bodied, sweet slightly oily, dried floral, orange peel, toasty hint, balanced. Long lemony and toast finish. ”
Dr Ken Dobler, Eleventh Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“A light golden amber colour. The nose shows intense citrus and orange curd aromas. The palate is rich and mouth filling with a lovely textural quality.. There is a slight savoury edge to the wine which proves an excellent accompaniment with food.”
The Dessert (Unfortified) Wines were judged with
Presented by chef Marcell Kustos
Ingredients
Panna cotta
Method
Mike de Garis, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition
“Developed, brassy colour. Toast and slight kero-turpene, lemon citrus with some florals. Sweet, lacks bal, cloying RS, moreish. Food : makes not a lot of difference ? possibly more sweet”