A legend in California but little known outside his home country, Sean Thackrey makes, what is arguably the most exciting wine I’ve tasted, a terroir old school but modern blended non-vintage wine. Now I’m not one for non-vintage wine, other than Champagne, nor am I for blending non-traditional blends.

This is a wanton woman, the type who seduces you from the moment you set eyes on her. She makes the first move and shows you what might be on offer with her sultry eyes and smile. light in colour but more complex than Angelina Jolie!

The wine is made from Sangiovese, Viognier, Mouvedre, Syrah, and petite Syrah plus others. The nose is very layered with complexity not seen often in the new world. Hints of bacon, raspberry, salt, liquorice and a herbal character. The palate is seductive, sweet red fruit coerce you into wanting more. There are subtle mineral characters, with beautiful tannic structure and complexity.

93 points
5 Stars
RRP $25

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Wine Review: Jayson Bryant tastes Murdoch James ‘Salesyards’ Syrah 2008, Martinborough, New Zealand.

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Bordeaux and Rhone wines are tasted in this latest episode of Wine Vault TV with Jayson Bryant.

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Jayson Bryant tastes 2 wines, the first being Hawksridge Viognier 2009 from Hawke’s Bay and the second is Coxhead creek Inlet Red 2006 from Matakana.

Jayson Bryant chats to Steve Smith of Craggy Range wines, Hawke’s Bay about the vertical tasting on Vomo Island Fiji.

Le Sol 2008
bright purple clean looking cedar, floral aromatics, gorse beautifully elegant and feminine, sweet fruit spicy apple and clove/cinnamon on nose
Great poise and fruit complexity on the palate good length and acid

Le Sol 2006
Bright violet aromatics, cedar, white pepper,
Sweet plum fruit wrapped in cherry and cedar oak splashed with pepper
Great texture and balance

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