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  • Heartland 2008 Dolcetto & Lagrein
  • Taltarni NV T Series Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut
  • Elephant Island 2010 Pink Elephant
  • Paul Zinck NV Cremant d'Alsace Brut
  • Pertaringa 2008 Two Gentlemens Grenache
Heartland 2008 Dolcetto & Lagrein
90Points

This is a fantastic combination of typical Australian ripe fruit character, while still showcasing the savoury juiciness that so many Italian red grapes can deliver. The nose is quite intense with chocolate, nut, blueberry, mulberry, blackberry, black cherry and some dusty cocoa notes. The palate is dry, medium in body and has fresh, lively acidity that leads to flavours of charred meat, roast herb, black cherry, peppery spice and a very long finish.