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91 Points Nick Ryan (The Australian) - 2024 Brothers Light Red
Nestled somewhere between the paler pinks of traditional rosé and the deeper crimsons of what we'd typically call "reds" lies a narrow zone of distinctive deliciousness populated by fruit-forward and sprightly wines like this. Grenache delivers spicy red berries, while Vermentino lends mineral laced edge. If you could put wine bottles in stubby holders, you'd do it with this.
93 Points Stuart Knox (Real Review) - 2024 Brothers Riesling
Light and bright lemon and lime colour. Fragrant and lifted with notes of makrut lime, honeysuckle and hint of flinty minerality. Palate shows good depth and concentration of fruit, lime melds into subtle tropical notes with adjacent notes of almond meal and river stones bringing savoury complexity. Good length and enough fruit concentration to balance the hint of grip at the finish.
92 Points Angus Hughson (Wine Pilot) - 2024 Brothers Riesling
This young and vibrant 2024 Riesling is composed but shy right now and needs time to show its best. It opens with wafts of wet stones and spice backed by a solid core of freshly sliced pear. Tense acid then drives a crystalline and linear palate that is tightly wound while a long yet fine finish bodes well for the future.
92 Points Mike Bennie (Wine Front) - 2023 Albert's Vermentino
Watervale, Clare Valley. Albert is dad Koerner’s nickname, and he decided to plant vermentino in 2009. The idea was to look at an alternate to riesling, good with dry climate and resilient in Clare.
This smells great. Fragrant wine of sea spray, green apple, tonic water, candied citrus, all up it reeks of seaside white wine, and lovely for it. Crisp texture, very saline and briny, lime again, red apple, bitter lemon elements – very well balanced, lighter weight and grippy with texture. A delight.
92 Points Mike Bennie (Wine Front) - 2023 Countryside Cabernet Sauvignon
Countryside is named for the dusty outback, the gum trees, and that this wine reflects that, which is great to lean into with honesty.
Mellow red. Soft and supple, chewy texture, blue fruits, green herbs, a bit of eucalyptus, white pepper, black olives. Delightful. Has that slurp factor and ease of drinking and wisps of lacy, silty tannin chime in. Very charming and easy to drink, with some pizzazz. Drinks fresh for the variety.
90 Points Mike Bennie (Wine Front) - 2023 The Fruitful Grenache
From vines planted in 1945. Picked for freshness.
Vibrant scents of red cherry, cranberry, rose hip tea, potpourri, dried earth and black jellybeans. Snaps to attention in the palate, a sheath of tense tannin, crisp acidity, tart cherry, bloody game meat notes, touch of ferrous earthiness, aniseed with dry herbs trailing through and a touch more bloody character. Pleasing, juicy meets crunchy style with strong savouriness in tow, as a caveat.
91 Points Angus Hughson (Wine Pilot) - 2023 Albert's Vermentino
This reserved 2023 Clare Valley Vermentino is fine yet focussed with intense aromas of citrus pith and green apple with a gentle counterpoint of raw almonds. Juicy and vibrant with mouthwatering acidity and chalky textures, the lower alcohol fitting well in the overall package before a subtle and lingering finish. While delicate now, this wine should build nicely over the next few years.