Close followers of this site will know how popular Riesling is on this site, even to the point where I've been accused of having a 'Riesling bias'. I'll wear that with …
Rob Diletti is convinced that his site can make great Pinot Noir. This A & W Pinot Noir 2021 shows how far he has come. Lots happening in this Porongurup …
Can this top dog Castle Rock Diletti Pinot Noir 2021 rise above the ho-hum regional reputation for Pinot? Probably not, but it gives the challenge a fair shake, Red fruit and …
Well this is a fascinating wine for Rob Diletti & family. The Castle Rock Estate Diletti Riesling 2021 is a barrel-fermented and matured take on the usual house style, with …
As the name suggests, here are 10 of the better Chardonnay to have passed the Australian Wine Review desk in recent weeks. I tried to keep this as a 'Top 10' …
From the wide wide expanses of WA's Great Southern comes a quartet of sub-regional Riesling expressions that I'm always glad to see. These Harewood Riesling releases are more than just good …
Broad vintage generalisations anywhere are fraught with danger. They're so problematic given just how much a harvest can vary from variety to variety and vineyard to vineyard. Like 2011 in …
Another strong Shiraz release, and this Castle Rock Estate Shiraz 2019 has 'classic' written all over it. Moderate, yet glossy, plum fruit prettiness and mint, A real sense of mediumness here, …
While Castle Rock's reputation is built on Riesling (and Shiraz), the Pinot be a surprise packet (though not every year). This Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2019 is a goodun. Lovely …
Like clockwork, another Harewood Riesling lobs up, and like clockwork, it's Very Very Good. This Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling 2020 is my pick of the range, as usual, and it's …
Refreshment, thy name is Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2020. As ever, Gardenia aromatics, ultra crisp lemon, lemongrass and grapefruit, the palate trim, sour in a correct lemony form. It’s very …
Porongurup is a beautiful place to grow grapes. The whole area feels special, with an x-factor aura that feels still untapped - and the Diletti's at Castle Rock are right …
