Kooyong wines

The first impression is an inviting aroma of honeysuckle blossom, followed by toast and honey When you take a sip, you immediately notice the beautifully round and generous texture with juicy melon and peach fruit character Then come delicate, creamy oak and complex nuances of flowers and spices All the flavours are kept fresh, precise and balanced by beautifully crisp acidity so it is rich but never heavy Marvellous! If you ever have the chance to taste a white Burgundy made from Pinot Beurrot (not very likely, as they're extremely rare), it will have been made from Pinot Gris Kooyong's Pinot Gris is named after this endangered species, and is very similar in style This is irresistibly delicious now, but if you have superhuman self-control, it will drink well for at least another 2-3 years

Luscious aroma of cherries and rosehips, tinged with exotic lilies and alluring spice Slight anise and leather character Silky-soft, light texture yet complete and absolutely the way it should be With bright acidity and very gentle tannin, this possesses the ethereal combination of delicacy, freshness and substantial intensity of flavour Delicious The vineyard name originates from the surrounding water bodies Its greater exposure to the north, west and east limits the vigour of the vines, while the sandier soil reduces water stress compared to Ferrous and Haven These factors combine to make the wine silken, perfumed and approachable when young, as well as having flavour concentration and ageing potential

This could easily be Premier Cru Volnay: transparent red appearance and a very Burgundian nose of frosted rosehips, mushrooms and leather In the mouth, gently perfumed fruit with complex truffle, tobacco and black tea flavours starting to emerge Crisp acidity and just a nip of tannin mean this benefits from decanting if drunk now, or may be enjoyed over at least the next 5-10 years

Beautifully fresh and complex aromas of cherry, cranberry, walnut, anise and liquorice root, with a hint of blood orange There's a wonderful woodsy earthiness going on underneath The aromas are ripe, but the multi-faceted nuances are far more suggestive of Burgundy than the character you would expect from Australia or New Zealand Seamlessly supple in the mouth, with superbly well-knit acidity and tannins, this is really finely-crafted and elegantly-balanced An absolute joy to drink immediately, this could also age gracefully for at least another 7-10 years

Mmm-mmm! This is instantly, immediately delicious, exuding honey, cream, salted caramel, expressive apricot and fresh mango aromas Rich and generous in texture, it is intense and concentrated in flavour, with vibrant acidity and superb balance It makes for an impressive glass of wine now, and promises to get even better with some bottle age

Tastes like Chassagne-Montrachet that costs twice as much! Bright limey-straw colour An aromatic nose with fresh lime/ lemon and quartzy silica mineral characters, balanced with notes of toasted nuts, white peach and a soft creaminess Palate is bright and again minerally with the same attractive balance of pert citrus zing and layers of texture

This tastes like hedgerow fruit on a bright autumn morning (frosted rosehips and blackberries) and makes us think of quality red Burgundy And yet you will never find a Burgundy at this price with such dry intensity surrounded by wonderful airy gracefulness A terrific, complex Pinot Noir with a profoundness that suggests a far more expensive wine than it really is Fantastic - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager