Time to rip into some good Aussie juice...
Tin Soldier Semillon 2007 $15
I was interested to note that Tin Soldier is one brand under the banner of Swish Wine, a new company based in the Hunter Valley, who, amongst other things, has acquired Gartelmann Estate.
One of the more memorable ( and surprising) wines of the past few years was the Gartelmann Estate Semillon 2006. Surprising, because I hadn't heard much of them previously, and memorable because the wine was stunning.
So it is of some interest to see just what they are creating in place of the Gartelmann brand. Also interesting to note that this is a 2007 vintage release at a time when most of the 2009's are in the market.
For $15 though, this is a handy mouthful of wine. Warm year (2007) Hunter aromatics ( lemongrass, passionfruit) and a ripe, textured but varietally Semillon mouthfeel with citrus, passionfruit and herb flavours. Lots of fresh acidity but it's a tad friendlier and fruit driven than a lot of young Semillon's, which isn't a bad thing. 90 points, drink 2009+
Tin Soldier Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2008 $15
Slightly sweaty at first, with grass and capsicum aroma's. Good energy and zip across the palate, fresh and vital with citrus and tropical fruit flavours. Plenty of flavour here- no complaints about the value for money either. 90 points, drink 2009+
Next of Kin Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $17
New label from Xanadu Wines in Margaret River. Spunky Marg River Sem/Sauv aromatics, all grassy and full of lifted green. Punchy green spice on the front palate, a little broad through the middle, passionfruit, capsicum, citrus and herb on the aftertaste. 87 points, drink 2009+
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