Distributed by: Taylors Wines

RRP:$18.95

Taylors Wines has released five new wines from the 2013 and 2014 vintages into its Estate range, including three reds and two whites. The 1973 Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was the first ever wine to be produced on the Taylor family winery and went on to win a gold medal at every national wine show entered. The Estate range aims to showcase the terroir of the Clare Valley and the characteristics of each varietal.

Tasting notes:

2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes of rich blackcurrant, subtle spice, tomato leaf and a touch of eucalypt. Blackcurrant and spice follow onto the palate along with cassis fruit, subtle oak and cedar cigar box. Well-balanced.

2014 Estate Merlot

A rich, youthful and vibrant wine that sits on the mid-palate with a velvety mouth feel. Lifted aromas of raspberry, cherry and violets with vanilla, spice and cinnamon from French and American oak maturation. Flavours of vanilla, mocha and subtle spice. Drinking nicely now, but will reward from cellaring, possibly up to and beyond 2021.

2014 Estate Tempranillo

A mediumbodied wine with blueberry, plum and black cherry flavours, as well as savoury French oak, and a touch of vanilla bean. Soft and silky mouth feel. Persistent finish.

2014 Estate Riesling

A vibrant riesling with citrus characters of lime and lemon both in taste and aroma. Zesty acid, which lends to a clean palate. A classic Clare riesling.

2014 Estate Chardonnay

Fruit from both the Clare and Adelaide Hills used here. White peach, nectarine and subtle floral notes. Stone fruit flavours are carried through onto the palate, along with cashews and toastiness from the use of French oak.