Every year, people from all walks of life across Australia are recognised for their contributions in the New Years Day Honours List, the Australia Day Honours List, or the King’s Birthday Honours list and, in most cases, deservedly so. Yet, taking nothing away from the honour bestowed upon them, I couldn’t tell you who received an award this year let alone five or ten years ago.
This wine is named in recognition of Angelo and Wendy Diletti, who planted the first vineyards at Castle Rock Estate in 1983, as a lasting personal tribute to them. Those who visit cellar door will be introduced to the story behind the name. And, whoever purchases this wine will remember the people it honours every time they open a bottle. That’s not to mention the impression the contents are bound to have on anyone who tastes it.
Region: Porongurup, WA Price: $60 Source: Thanks kindly to Castle Rock Estate and Define Wine
This may be a contradiction in terms, but the aromas are subtle yet so intensively inviting! Everything your olfactory senses tells you about this wine is a great prelude into the pleasurable experience on the palate. Dark cherries, a mid-palate pluminess, a blue fruit softness and a red fruit like freshness on the flavourful palate along with touch of oak and spice coming through. There is a generous, textural mouthfeel to this wine, a lovely intensity and complexity while maintaining its Pinosity, and it’s silky smooth on the elegant and long finish. A ripper wine!
Words from a Wine Glass 