These notes, which also appear in the Tastings section of the site, are grouped together here for easy reference.
Bloodwood 2009 Big Men in Tights (4* $16) Almost luminous, and the nose has plenty going for it. Length on the palate and a solid, earthy style. Will be back for more.
Bloodwood 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (4.5* $25) Elegant style that balances savoury notes, berry fruits and fine tannins to deliver a lengthy finish. Definite reorder material.
Bloodwood 2009 Chardonnay (4.5* $27) Clear pale yellow in the glass, citrus notes on the nose and peaches and grapefruit across the palate and definite varietal character this is an impressive new style Oz Chard that'll be on the reorder list on a semi-permanent basis.
Bloodwood 2006 Maurice (5* $30) Deeply hued in the glass, complex berry and chocolate notes on the nose, savoury oak lurking in there as well, silky tannins running all the way along the palate. Sampling this made the perfect conclusion to the tasting session, since I don't think there's anything on the premises that could follow it. We'll be having at least one of the current vintage in each subsequent order.
Bloodwood 2009 Riesling (4.5* $22.50 ) From the first sniff we're definitely talking Riesling, but one that doesn't have the angularity of some South Australian styles (and I really love Clare /Eden Valley Riesling). Where some of my favourites burst upon your palate saying something like I am Riesling, handle it, this one (and I'm using Madam's terms here) sidles up beside you and says Hi there! Like to get to know me better? A slinky style that will become increasingly familiar. Frequent reorders on the horizon. If I didn't like it, I suspect Madam would insist anyway...
Bloodwood 2011 Riesling (4.5* $28) Pale green-tinged straw in the glass, understated but rather complex floral notes with a smidgeon of talcum powder through the nose and a bright, complex citrus-centric palate that runs along nicely and finishes very nicely indeed. We'll be having more of this one for sure. Excellent.
Bloodwood 2007 Shiraz (4.5* $26.75) White pepper on the nose and palate, medium bodied elegant style that's extremely moreish. Given comments in the Riesling department and my own liking for the Rose, this seriously good Shiraz complicates matters.