So it has been forever since I've posted...so much going on right now....Part of my problem is the lack of Australian wine I've had lately....but I'd like to cover a few I've mentioned in the past...
CRFT Budenberg Pinot 2014.
I've liked most of the stuff from this producer in the past...but I was actually a bit disappointed with this...
It did have decent acidity, it did have a medium body...but it tasted too Australian..a bit riper than normal..had this overextracted flavor I get from many Aussie Pinots...It wasn't bad..but I guess my expectations were higher. Still a good wine just getting a bit more towards what I don't want rather than what I do..
Byrne Sunbury Chardonnay 2014
Generally I've liked this producer but I've never tried this particular wine...and I have to say, pretty disappointed. Acid is good and texture is good..but just too much oak for the fruit and it just completely overpowered it..it is weird because it doesn't have a huge amount of oak but it still tasted very oaky..maybe this just needs time? I don't know...
Kumeu River Hunting Hill 2010..
Last 3 or so Kumeu's I've had I would've guessed Burgundy...the fruit is slightly brighter and riper but the texture and a lot of the nose is very Burg like....Great stuff..good acidity, great overall texture, fruit is has good intensity...Lovely Chard...
