Tasting Notes
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Sirromet Range
SIRROMET NV ROSÉ CUVÉE
Delicate floral notes of rose petal and musk. A vibrant bubbly Rosé that delivers flavours of white strawberry and dark cherry, with a lovely balanced sweetness.
Enjoy with slow braised Asian pork belly, wakame salad, pork crackle and Char Siu sauce.
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SIRROMET NV CUVÉE
Lifted aromas, very delicate and fresh, peach, floral and citrus tones. Handcrafted to deliver a pretty balanced palate of citrus and green apple with touches of grapefruit and pear enhanced by the delicate bubbly mousse.
Enjoy with fresh local oysters or scallops.
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2022 SIRROMET PINOT GRIGIO
Lifted fragrance of pear drops, honeysuckle and tangerine. Zesty yellow peach and touches of mandarin and exotic spice, soft-textured and balanced with a deliciously savoury finish.
Enjoy with zucchini spaghetti, Ruby Creek mushrooms, baby spinach leaves, pine nuts, tomato and herb sauce.
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2022 SIRROMET SAUVIGNON BLANC
Scented wild gooseberries and passionfruit with hints of green pea. Our Sauvignon Blanc is handcrafted to deliver a fresh, crisp balance of zesty passionfruit, gooseberry and elderflower with a clean citrus finish.
Enjoy with battered zucchini flowers stuffed with whipped minted feta, Salsa Verde and seasonal flowers.
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2023 SIRROMET VERDELHO
Fragrance of white florals and ripe pineapple. This Verdelho displays notes of tropical fruit characters – typical of this Portuguese variety. Perfectly integrated characteristics of grapefruit, melon and passionfruit with a crisp, lemon zest finish. Aged briefly over yeast lees for a subtle creamy texture.
Enjoy with chilled prawns and bug, seasonal vegetable salsa, avocado, fennel and spiked cocktail sauce.
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2023 FINE PASTEL ROSÉ
Alluring aromas of fresh strawberry, Turkish Delight and fresh citrus notes. Elegant flavours of citrus peel, white flowers and strawberry, supported by bright acidity.
Enjoy with canapés or tapas-style dishes.
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2020 SIRROMET SHIRAZ
Pretty floral lift with dark bramble, fresh blackberries and white pepper notes. A medium-bodied style Shiraz with a fruit-driven palate of red and black berry fruits. Warm spice notes of cinnamon and white pepper round out a velvety palate with good length and structural acidity.
Enjoy with roasted spatchcock drizzled with balsamic vinegar with a feta cheese and walnut salad.
Drink now until 2025.
2019 SIRROMET CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cassis, bramble fruits and touches of mint and toasty oak spices. An elegant, medium-bodied style with expressive notes of red and black currants, blueberry, forest floor and spice. Bright acidity keeps the fruit fresh through to the finish with smooth ripe tannins adding structure with touches of cedary French oak.
Enjoy with handmade pasta with slow-cooked lamb ragu.
Drink now until 2025.
Signature Collection
2015 SIGNATURE COLLECTION PINOT NOIR CHARDONNAY
Sophisticated aromas of honeysuckle and nougat interlude with a backdrop of shortbread biscuit, creamy green apple and wild strawberry. Combined flavours of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay deliver finesse and charm that underpins a remarkable balance and textural mouthfeel.
Enjoy with jumbo lemon, herb and garlic green olives.
Drink now until 2030.
2019 SIGNATURE COLLECTION CHARDONNAY
Beautifully integrated nose of ripe peach, grapefruit, rockmelon and touches of pineapple with creamy French oak and toasted nuts. A dry, sophisticated style with rich layers of white peach, melon, waxy citrus and ripe green apple. Long finish with a fine backbone of acidity and supported by a subtle vanilla oak.
Enjoy with homemade fresh gnocchi with a wild mushroom ragu.
Drink now until 2027.
2016 SIGNATURE COLLECTION SPARKLING RED
Lifted aromas of dark cherry, ripe black mulberry with a hint of liquorice and fine dark chocolate. A unique, medium-bodied sparkling red with excellent structural acidity, broody tannins and balanced sweetness. A luscious, premium sparkling wine laden with rich, ripe blue and black fruits, cassis and Cherry Ripe florals.
Enjoy with crunchy hazelnut and chocolate semifreddo with chocolate pearls and mandarin compote.
Drink now until 2026.
2019 SIGNATURE COLLECTION MERLOT
Intense aromas of fruitcake, red plums, blackberry and anise. Deep, intense blood plum, red and black cherries, touches of rhubarb and baking spices – so expressive of this well-known variety. Maturation in French oak barriques has added subtle notes of vanilla, cloves and toast. Released at three years old, this wine shows beautifully developing fruit complexity supported by soft, silky tannins and a long, satisfying finish.
Enjoy with oven-roasted pork, spiced apple and blueberry sauce.
Drink now until 2027.
2019 SIGNATURE COLLETION SHIRAZ VIOGNIER
Beautiful violet florals integrated with raspberry, blueberry and blackberry notes. Hints of pepper and black olives and touches of vanilla from 6-8 months maturation in oak. Excellent fruit concentration with notes of black cherry and black plums dominating the palate. A touch of French, charry oak providing structure and length on the palate, showing characteristics of cloves and a warm toastiness. The Viognier adds touches of apricots and dark florals. An elegant, pretty, medium-bodied style wine.
Enjoy with chargrilled Queensland beef, whipped potato, sautéed seasonal greens and red wine jus.
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2019 SIGNATURE COLLECTION CABERNETS
An intense perfume of violets, cassis, plum and blackberry. Cabernet Sauvignon and friends – expressive Cabernet’s intense cassis and fine tannin offers structure and elegance to the plush, plummy softness of Merlot. Just a dash of dark and brooding Petit Verdot with spice and chocolate tones completes this classic blend.
Enjoy with chargrilled beef fillet, potato gratin, seasonal greens, truffle butter and jus.
Drink now until 2030.
Le Sauvage
2017 LE SAUVAGE CHARDONNAY
Ripe fig and rockmelon infused with delicate toasted butterscotch and nutty vanilla oak. A bold, sophisticated Chardonnay, not for the faint hearted. Richly textured and delightfully balanced with a flinty vein of zesty grapefruit acidity.
Enjoy with oven-baked salon or creamy, fresh pasta.
Drink now until 2027.
2021 LE SAUVAGE PINOT NOIR
Fragrance of dark florals, bright cherry and rain-dampened earth with lifted infusion of wild strawberry, plum spice and a hint of cedary oak. Delicious textural mouthfeel with silky light tannin and a bright acid finish.
Enjoy with native spice fried quail, caramelised onion & white bean purée, grape and cranberry salsa.
Drink now until 2027.
2019 LE SAUVAGE SYRAH
Preserved cherries and plums, white pepper, concentrated aromas and touches of freshly shaved prosciutto. Fresh, bright, lifted black fruits with touches of black olives and lifted violet characters. This medium-bodied Syrah encompasses a gentle acidity and fine grain tannin, drawing the fruit out into a mouth-watering finish.
Enjoy with charcuterie platter and aged hard cheeses.
Drink now until 2030.
Private Collection
2019 NADINE BLANC DE BLANC
Crisp green apple sherbet and delicate, fresh lemon pith fill the senses. Showing a complex bouquet of fresh green apples, delicate custard patisserie and sourdough notes from autolysis that rounds out the bright lemon citrus finish. The perfect aperitif or match to delicate canapés.
Enjoy with fresh oysters or a light seafood salad.
Drink now until 2030.
2019 THE EDWARD CABERNET SHIRAZ
Lifted perfume of violets, wild blueberry and spice, wrapped in intense ripe cassis, cherry and blackberry with touches of int and pepper. A sophisticated, vibrant palate of red and black fruits with a delicate graphite texture, soft oak touches and long tapered finish.
Enjoy with chargrilled Queensland beef, whipped potato, sautéed seasonal greens and red wine jus.
Drink now until 2030.
2014 LM ASSEMBLAGE
Intense cassis and black plum with rich chocolate and touches of liquorice, subtle spice and floral lift. Elegant and complex palate with soft berry fruits, plum, currants and spicy mocha notes. Soft integrated tannins and supporting charry oak provide excellent structure, while a refined line of acidity ensures length of flavour and texture on the back palate.
Drink now until 2030.
2019 LATE HARVEST VIOGNIER
Juicy, ripe yellow stone fruits and honeysuckle. A medium-bodied late harvest sweet white wine, rich cold tea notes lifted by luscious apricot and perfumed melon with a fine acidity, giving length to the delicate texture on the palate.
Enjoy with buttermilk panna cotta, Galliano mango, ginger snap and scorched almond.
2021 THE IVY FORTIFIED SWEET VERDELHO
Baked pear, ripe apricots and touches of sweet pineapple and honey. A delicate palate of honeyed stone-fruits with tropical overtones, a little citrus acidity to balance the sweetness, toffee apple and sweet spices delivering a silky mouthfeel and fresh finish.
Enjoy with Yuzu and native Rosella meringue tart, orange and sesame tuille.
Drink now until 2025.
NV THE CLYDE TAWNY
Sugar and spice and all things nice! Delightful baked and dried berry and plum with notes of toffee and roasted nuts. Lovely balance of fruit, spirit, acid and sweetness. Luscious palate of rich cassis, baked plum, fig and raisin with cigar, truffle and touches of mocha delivering a silky mouthfeel and a rich, rounded finish.
Enjoy with a cheese plate, poppy seed lavosh, fig & fennel paste and fruits.
This style is aged to perfection and will not improve further, however if suitably stored, it will drink well for a few years.
granit
2022 GRANIT VERMENTINO
Bright aromas of grapefruit, green apple and almond notes shine through lifted green florals. Zesty, fresh citrus fruits abound on the palate, with touches of white peach supported by crisp acidity and textural pith.
Enjoy with lemon and pepper sea salted squid, baby gem, radish and tomato salsa.
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2023 GRANIT FIANO
Lifted fragrance of honeysuckle and juicy yellow peach – classic aromas for this varietal. Handcrafted by our winemaking team, this Fiano delivers a fresh, balanced palate of honeyed pear, bright citrus characters of grapefruit with subtle lemon pith, fuzzy peach skin and nutty texture, and a soft, rounded finish enhanced by extended yeast lees contact.
Enjoy with pan seared scallops, white wine, garden herb and citrus risotto, cauliflower cream.
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2019 GRANIT NEBBIOLO
Lifted, feminine aromas of potpourri, dried Turkish figs, red cherries, pretty notes of rose petals and rosehip with hints of savoury dried herbs. Softer, fragrant and more approachable than many Nebbiolo’s, with typical tannin taking on a powderier and more supportive role rather than dominating in this wine. Lovely open florals, dried figs, both sour and juicy red cherries and baking spices cover the palate.
Enjoy with tiple cooked duck pancakes, shaved and pickled Asian vegetables, fresh garden herbs, warm duck pancakes and Peking Duck sauce.
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2022 GRANIT LAGREIN
Aromas of red and black berry fruits and hints of mulberry and boysenberry. Savoury notes of black olives and charry oak, vanilla and dark chocolate aromas fill the senses. Fruit, acid and tannin are woven together to provide a long, satisfying finish with characteristics of raspberry, mulberry, dark chocolate, and a hint of vanilla from oak peering through with notes of dried Italian herbs.
Enjoy with slow braised lamb shoulder, crispy potatoes, zesty baby roasted vegetables with rosemary jus and green olive salsa.
Drink now until 2027.
2022 GRANIT MONTEPULCIANO
Gorgeously fragrant, blueberry notes and jammy crushed red berries with soft subterranean spices. Soft and rich, jammy red and black berries crushed with soft spices and just a hint of vanilla. Inky purple tones with black cherry and cassis, against a backdrop of soft, powdery tannins.
Enjoy with Lamb papardelle pasta, slow braised lamb shoulder ragu, baby spinach leaves and Grana Padano parmesan.
Drink now until 2027.
