Wines of
Medhurst Wines Pty Ltd

Pure red cherry and darker plum fruits, a supple and complex Pinot Noir with an enticing deep crimson/purple hue. A wine of charm and intensity with fine chalky tannins and a long and pure aftertaste. Balanced and powerful, this wine will reward careful cellaring for 8-10+ years. Strong colour but showing such clear varietal character with cherry and raspberry, pencil, a little flower and spice over a deeply earthy/mineral framework. Acidity is pure and clear, dense fine grained graphite tannin, and it pushes through the mouth from front to back with unerring precision. It’s not a big wine, but it’s powerful. And extremely good. 95+ points, Gary Walsh, Winefront, 19th June, 2019.

Brilliant very pale straw, some luminescent greens. The nose is subtle, full of nuance. Highly restrained flint and grapefruit, lime, brioche and spice. The palate is poised, lively and full of purpose. The purity, balance and structure will see this Reserve wine age gracefully for 8-10+ years in bottle. White peach, light spice of cinnamon oak, citrus, smooth almond cream, minor amount of matchstick and aniseed. It’s bright and flinty, distinct saline quality, dry and crunchy and very long. Bites with some lemon zest, lime and green olive in the aftertaste. 96 points, Gary Walsh, Winefront, 19th June ,2019

Although from a reasonably warm vintage, the 2013 Medhurst Cabernet is dominated by fresh and bright aromas and flavours. Blackberry coulis, hints of cinnamon, clove and subtle floral perfumes drive the harmony in the wine whilst the melody is controlled by fine and talc-like tannins woven into a persistent and pleasant charry finish. With tremendous poise and elegance, the 2013 Medhurst Reserve Cabernet will continue to improve with careful cellaring for well over a decade. James Halliday Review: Estate-grown SA125 clone, two batches destemmed and crushed, open-fermented, 30 days on skins, matured for 18 months in one new and one 1yo French barrique, bottled Jan '15, 33 dozen made. Bright crimson-purple; a powerful, autocratic cabernet making it clear you take it on its terms or not at all.

Blackberry, bay leaf and black olives with hints of spice and subtle floral perfumes drive the nose of the wine. The palate controlled by fine and talc-like tannins woven into a persistent and pure fruit finish. With tremendous poise and elegance, the 2017 Medhurst Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to improve with careful cellaring for over a decade. Ideally matched with locally farmed spring lamb cutlets and crisp rosemary, salted roast kipflers.

Licorice and spice, and fresh plums with red and black fruits driving the nose of the wine. The palate is both generous and fine, controlled by talc-like tannins woven into a persistent and pleasant blackberry fruit finish. With tremendous poise and elegance, the 2016 Medhurst Shiraz will continue to improve with careful cellaring for over the next 5-8 years.

Hand-picked and sorted, 90% whole berry/10% whole bunch,10-15 days on skins, matured in French oak (29%) new for 10 months. Light, clear purple crimson. Purity is the watch word for both the bouquet and palate, with just a shimmer of tannins, the oak influence is not obvious. Silky red fruits are particularly appealing. James Halliday Published 01 August 2020

Brilliant very pale straw, some luminescent greens. The nose is highly restrained, subtle with hints of grapefruit, white peach, brioche and spice. The palate is poised, lively and full of purpose, charming balance of flint and fine creaminess. The earth derived pithiness is wrapped in powerful white peach fruit again and framed with zesty, frisky natural acids. Complex very tight grain oak is in the background and ensures the structure and integrity of the wine is in place for at least 8-10 years in bottle. James Halliday - 95 Points

Very bright purple hue, mid-crimson red. Good density. Highly aromatic blue and red fruits, lovely spices. The Pinot Noir component gives the wine the red fruit and the framework of tension/structure whilst the Shiraz adds the purple hue, plump soft blue fruits, juiciness and charm to the blend. This wine is designed to drink young, however due to such a fine season it will reward careful cellaring over the next 5+ years.

Pale straw with a slight green hue; almost translucent. Frances has a bright and tropical aroma true to her sauvignon blanc heritage. Passionfruit, kiwi fruit and melon burst with some delicious sweetness. The best is saved for last, as Frances finishes with a fresh and clean finish. We can’t decide whether we want to serve Frances in a tall glass with heaped ice and a sprig of mint, or chilled in a wine glass as a “wedge” in the middle of a meal, or as a refreshing accompaniment to fresh berries or a light dessert.

Very pale straw green, brilliant colour. Fresh and pure aromas of grapefruit, juniper, acacia and spice with complex hints of toast and flint from barrel fermentation. Complex and textural style with a lovely weight. Superb balance. Drink now or cellar for up to 5-8 years.

Very pale copper with a bright vibrant pink hue. Deliciously elusive fresh fruits including strawberry and raspberry are supported by hints of fennel and white blossom of jasmine. The palate is savoury and refined with a supple creamy texture. The finish to the wine is superb, fresh fruits and a long chalky delicate phenolic edge that is trademark of this single vineyard wine.