Robert Parker -
"As one expects from any South Australian Shiraz, it has oodles of fruit, a big, thick, juicy mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and lots of crème de cassis, blackberry, peppery, and tar- like notes in a deep, full-bodied, lush style that should drink nicely for 3-4 years as well. Keep in mind that what Jayson Woodbridge is doing is taking his winemaking team from Hundred Acre Vineyard, flying them around the world, and actually making these wines on site from top quality fruit. It is an innovative project, to say the least, but the proof is in the bottle, as they say, and at $18, readers are going to be exceptionally pleased with the quality of these wines."
Layer Cake Chardonnay - $14
Robert Parker - Aromas of Meyer lemons, wet stones and Kaffir lime blossoms followed by layers of lime, guava, and pineapple in the mouth, with a light creamy texture of whipped lemon curd. The finish is clean and crisp, lingering enough to make you want another sip.
"Super Value - Stunning Price."
JW: "Our approach to Chardonnay is one of non-intervention, allowing the fruit and the place to speak for itself, and then layering in our techniques to bring it to its fullest potential. We let the grapes develop fully, which in our vineyards means concentrated and complex layers of fruit, heady evocative aromatics and perfect balance of flavor.
We ferment in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve the intense, complex aromatics, and then age certain lots in 3-year air-dried French oak to accentuate and balance the concentrated fruit, adding another layer of complexity with the subtle, high-quality oak. The result is a rich wine, but with clean, pure layers of flavors and aromatics."
