These notes, which also appear in the Tastings section of the site, are grouped together here for easy reference.
Olssens of Watervale 2005 Bass Hill Vineyard MMS (Mataro/Malbec/Shiraz) (4.5* $35) Absolutely smooth, full-bodied, rounded wine that will go on for years with complex notes on the nose and across the palate, firm tannins and a lengthy finish. We need to be looking for the 2006.
Olssens of Watervale 2006 The Olssen Six (5* $60) Possibly unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenere and Petit Verdot. From the first whiff there's a considerable Wow! factor. Intense, focussed, layered and elegant, a wine to savour at length and leisure.
Olssens of Watervale 2006 The Second Six (4.5* $28) Deeply red in the glass, with complex notes across the nose and an acrobatic balance of red and black fruits across the palate this doesn't pack quite the same punch as its sibling but comes across as well weighted with a pleasing depth of flavour and a lengthy finish which, again, encourages the drinker to take some time over the end of the bottle.
Olssen 2006 Shiraz Mataro (4.5* $26) Rounded, complex but very balanced style, and almost alarmingly easy drinking. At 14.5% alc/vol it could well sneak up on you. Looking forward to trying the 2007.