These notes, which also appear in the Tastings section of the site, are grouped together here for easy reference.
Grosset 2010 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (5* $18) Stunning. From the opening sniff, a rounded complex blend of Clare Valley semillon (60%) and Adelaide Hills sauvignon blanc (40%) with vibrant tropical fruits and refreshing acidity. Presumably sold out by now, but will be a regular part of future orders.
Grosset 2009 Picadilly Chardonnay (5* $46) Clear, almost shimmering pale straw in the glass that drew the briefest of inspections as the vessel made its way to the nose. From the first whiff it was obvious we were in for something special. There's an incisiveness on the nose and across the palate that's simultaneously luscious and austere, with competing elements perfectly balanced. Give it time to open up and there's a buttery richness that wasn't immediately obvious among the citrus and peach notes in the first waves through the nose and across the palate. Textured, focussed, perfectly integrated and a joy to drink. Between this, the SBS, the Springvale and the Polish Hill there's a bit too much to fit into a single box. Looks like we'l be up for the Off-Dry Riesling, Pinot Noir and Gaia next time around...