River View Shiraz 2018

 

Give it a swirl and scents of Old Gold Rum 'n' Raisin skip about. That dark chocolate is definitely not shy. 

River View Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 

Much like its stablemates, this Cabernet starts strong with attractive aromas. Think choc mint, blackcurrants and handfuls of dried herbs. 

Lagoon View Sparkling Cuvée 2022

 

I really like the simple pleasure of this fizz from the Goulburn Valley. It's a non-pretentious crowd-pleaser with an easy-going appeal. 

River View Rosé 2019

 

It's not often you see a new release Rosé at four years of age but here we are. A Rosé with some depth and muscle, this is best served with a casual barbecue.

River View Chardonnay 2018

 

An easy drinking Chardonnay but it's one of those wines where I found the aromas more enticing and vibrant than the flavour profile.

Wickhams Road Riesling 2022

A new label in the Wickhams Road range, I was lucky enough to have a quick look at this Riesling with Franco D'Anna at the winery last week. From the Yea Valley, this is a fab wine. Throw it in the ice bucket and get ready to summer.

Trifon Estate Family Reserve Tempranillo 2016

 

This is a really good Tempranillo. Soft and supple it hails from the Goulburn Valley.

Trifon Estate Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

With seven years already under its belt, this Cabernet took a little while to hit its straps.

Lagoon View Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

 

A fair wine that gained some momentum with some air under its wings. 

Lagoon View Riesling Traminer 2018

 

An easy drink to match spicy food.

Trifon Estate Family Reserve Shiraz 2015

 

Some of these Trifon Estate wines have a good bit of age on their side and they are drinking very well right now. I enjoyed the Humble Vine Tempranillo and this is very tidy too.

Humble Vine Select Tempranillo 2015

 

Pitched beautifully, this is a wonderfully balanced Tempranillo from Victoria's Goulburn Valley. 

Humble Vine Selected Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

 

Currently a nine-year-old, this Cabernet is part of Trifon Estate's Selected Reserve range.

Lagoon View Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

 

A little more vibrant than its 2015 predecessor, this is a solid Cabernet.

Lagoon View Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

 

Roast night red coming in large format. Set plenty of places around the table to share this easy-drinking Cabernet magnum.

Lagoon View Shiraz 2016

 

Respectable Shiraz.  The campfire is calling. 

Humble Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 

Much like its Shiraz sibling, this is an easy-drinking red wine. Mind you, I do prefer this Cabernet.

Humble Vine Shiraz 2018

 

A solid Shiraz from the Goulburn Valley.

Lagoon View Rosé 2017

 

Quite dark for a Rosé given what we see flooding the shelves at present.

Lagoon View Sparkling Chardonnay 2019

 

There is nothing unpleasant about this Sparkling Chardonnay except for the fact it lacks interest and personality.