Tuesday Blind Tastings

Brown Brothers Patricia Chardonnay 2011

Yarra Valley, Australia

Source: Cellar

Description: Straw colour. Grapefruit, white nectarine, butterscotch and spicy oak on the nose. The palate was fine and lean with citrus fruit and good acidity.

Soumah Hexham Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Yarra Valley, Australia

Source: Decanters by the Bay

Description: Deep pink colour. Spice, stalkiness, rhubarb and red cherries on the nose. The palate was lean, savoury and interesting with beautiful cool climate fruit.

Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2017

Derwent River, East Coast, Coal River, Australia

Source: Jim Murphy's Market Cellars

Description: Pale ruby colour. Cherries, strawberries, spice and violets on the nose. The palate was voluptuous, intense and structured with layers of fruit and a long, dry finish.

Cat Amongst The Pigeons Fat Cat Shiraz 2018

Barossa Valley, Australia

Source: Dan Murphy's

Description: Medium purple colour. Cherry ripe, menthol and bubble gum on the nose. The palate was rich and tannic with dark, plummy, sweet fruit and good acidity.

Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Margaret River, Australia

Source: Cellar

Description: Medium ruby colour. Capsicum and blackcurrant on the nose. The palate was elegant, integrated and balanced with good structure and strong acidity.