Russell Ives

9.0

Very pleasant drinking Barbera. Medium bodied, light tannin, nicely weighted fruit; cassis, berries. — 3 months ago

Russell Ives

9.4

Excellent Barolo. Opened up nicely (1-2hrs). Initial fruit (cherry?) resolved into well lovely balance with the tannins. — a year ago

Russell Ives

8.6

Good example of single vineyard Shiraz from the Pyrenees in west Victoria. Decanted for a good hour plus - softened and rounded nicely. — 2 years ago

Russell Ives

9.2

Fine drinking 2019 Mandurian primitivo. Full bodied, robust fruit, low tanin, nice length. Thoroughly enjoyable! — 7 months ago

Russell Ives

8.5

Lovely floral, peach notes. Slightly oily texture nice dry finish. — 2 years ago

Russell Ives

9.3

And now the 2017; very smooth, velvet. Soft fruit, light on tannins. Very nice drinking now. — 2 years ago

Russell Ives

9.5

Outstanding small batch Grenache from Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale — a year ago

Russell Ives

8.8

Great wine. Serious complexity. Possibly a little past its prime (2002). 2.5 hours opened before drinking. — a year ago

Russell Ives

9.5

A lovely drop! Cherry, blackberry, smooth, hint of complexity. Excellent value too! — 2 years ago

Russell Ives

9.2

2016 - excellent drinking for a moderately priced Barolo! — 2 years ago