Pfeiffer 2009 Chardonnay (4* $18.50 C2 $16.65) Straw green, nose noticeably subdued at first (note to self: don't taste straight out of the fridge) but across the palate worked rather nicely in the lighter tightly wound New Oz style and had me tossing up between ratings, but eventually rounded down rather than up. Already gone from the website (they're currently offering the '10) and given imminent orders I doubt I'll be looking in that direction in the near future.
Pfeiffer 2009 Ensemble Rose (4.5* $16/ C2 $14.40) Fresh light pink tannin-free style that Madam really liked and would be ideal summer drinking. There are an increasing number of them about. Probably go half and half with the 2010 Gamay when it comes out.
Pfeiffer 2010 Ensemble Rose (4* $16 C2 $14.40) Shiraz dominant (if you call 44% dominant) blend with a fair chunk of Merlot, 13% Gewurztraminer, a bit of Cabernet Franc and a dash of Tempranillo. One to avoid if you're looking for varietal character, but as a chilled summer drop this makes for refreshing berry laden drinking, with the requisite berry and watermelon characters through the nose and across the palate goes down a treat. With what we've got on hand there's no chance of a reorder, so pressed to choose between 4* and 4.5 I rounded down. Very good summer drinking.
Pfeiffer 2010 Gamay (4.5* $18/ C2 $16.20) Regulation cheery cherry red in the glass, whiff of berries on the nose and the usual fresh fruity style across the palate. They've done it again. Integral ingredient in the Little House of Concrete summer drinking strategy. Would be 5/5 if you rated it on latest expression of almost absolute reliability.
Pfeiffer 2009 Marsanne (4.5* $18.50) Pale straw green in the glass, stone fruits and citrus on the nose and a strong presence of honeysuckle across the palate and a crisp finish, this is a classy full bodied well weighted take on the variety and would handle a couple of years bottle age. Label me impressed, but there's the Tahbilk factor, so I'll probably be looking at other lines when it comes to filling a reorder.
Pfeiffer 2004 Merlot (4.5* $n/a) Medium bodied with floral notes on the nose and rounded earthy tannins across the palate there's plenty to savour here. I'd be inclined to grab an extra bottle or two if it was Gamay-ordering time which, unfortunately it isn't (yet). A lush mouth feel works well with a roast (beef in this case, though it'd go well with lamb) and there's a fair dash of leather and cigar box for after dinner.
Pfeiffer 2006 Merlot (4.5* $n/a) Deep purple red with berry notes across the nose and into the palate, where they're matched by oaky tannins there's a depth that makes it a versatile food friendly style with a lengthy finish.
Pfeiffer 2008 Merlot (4.5* $25/ C2 $22.50) Deep red in the glass, pleasantly aromatic nose and soft rounded tannins across the palate. Good food style and definitely one to consider.
Pfeiffer 2006 Museum Release Shiraz (4.5* $n/a) Deep red with red berries on the nose and leathery tannins across the palate, nicely structured wine that would go well with red meats as a medium-term cellaring style, but Museum Release means there's none left (apparently, may be wrong, but never mind). Another impressive wine from a winery that continues to deliver consistent quality.
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