The classic Italian visits McLaren Vale. But this is no visa overstayer, I think that Sangiovese is doing great things in Australia and providing us with an alternative to big hitting Shiraz.  Chalk Hill have done a slinky job on this Sangiovese – it is certainly a laid back rich fleshy Aussie style but with [...]

This wine shows a lot of the classic Sangiovese elements from its garnet brick colour through to the cherry fruit characters.  The cherry aromas have the added interest of leather and cedar which work nicely with the savoury flavours that follow the fruit on the palate.  The wine has plenty of structure to be able [...]