Wine Exchange Asia (WEA) regularly host for ANZA Singapore a barbeque and I was again lucky enough to be asked to help with the March 2016 edition. ANZA is a voluntary organization with an Australian / New Zealand focus that provides a variety of activities that enhance members time in Singapore.

These are small gatherings, up to 12 people, and are hosted by Bob from WEA at his Condo.

The wines presented on this night were what I would call quaffers, good for a BBQ or to enjoy when something special might be considered a bit over the top.

Below are my notes on the wines that were presented on the night.

From this batch my favourites are the:

2013 Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run – Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Charles Cimicky Saint C – Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

The Wine

wdt_ID	Wine	Photo
1	Name: Majella Sparkling Shiraz Vintage: 2009 Region: Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Shiraz Alcohol: 14.5% Colour: Deep, dark ruby Aroma: Plum, raspberry, spice, vanilla and oak Palate: Full-bodied with an abundance of fruit and a trailing sweetness Tannins: Fine Finish: Medium - long Comment: Nice wine, not as good as a couple of the earlier vintages, but still enjoyable. Needs to be served cold!
2	Name: Innocent Bystander Vintage: 2015 Region: Yarra and King Valleys, Victoria, Australia Varietal: Pinot Gris Alcohol: 13% Colour: Bright pale straw Aroma: Pear and green apple aromas Palate: Crisp and refreshing Finish: Medium Comment: A good wine for a warm afternoon. Not as austere as most Pinot Gris, almost could be considered a Pinot Grigio
3	Name: Innocent Bystander Vintage: 2014 Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia Varietal: Chardonnay Alcohol: 13% Colour: Pale straw Aroma: White peach, grapefruit, citrus and melon aromas Palate: Crisp, opens up as it warms up. Finish: Medium-long Comment: Not a bad Yarra Valley Chardonnay. Needs to be served cool, not cold as that will constrain the palate and aromas. Good value for this quality.
4	Name: Charles Cimicky Saint C Vintage: 2010 Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Shiraz Alcohol: 14% Colour: Deep purple Aroma: Pleasant, smoky mix of blackberry, blackcurrant and spice aromas Palate: Full-bodied jammy palate, good structure and balance Tannin: Fine Finish: Medium - long Comment: A high quality wine considering the price. Has aged well, worth a look.
5	Name: Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Vintage: 2013 Region: Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14% Colour: Deep Garnet Aroma: An enjoyable earthy mixture of blackcurrant, spice, oak and chocolate aromas Palate: Medium / full - bodied with good texture and balance Tannin: Savoury Finish: Long Comment: Enjoyable, great nose and palate. I liked the savoury tannins and palate. A good wine for a BBQ or as a quaffer.
6	Name: Chris Ringland 3 Rings Vintage: 2012 Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Shiraz Alcohol: 13.5% Colour: Deep garnet Aroma: Interesting, smoky mix of plum, blackberry, spice, black pepper, mocha and vanilla aromas Palate: Full-bodied, but not overbearing Tannin: Savoury Finish: Medium-long Comment: Good value for the quality, would apeal more to an American palate than an Australian one as it is not a huge Barossa Shiraz, another good quaffing wine. Suggest decanting it and leaving for a while as it improved greatly in the glass.
7	Name: Kalleske Pirathon Vintage: 2012 Region: Basossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Shiraz Alcohol: 14.5% Colour: Deep crimson Aroma: Pleasing mix of blackberry, liquorice, dark chocolate, spice and vanilla aromas Palate: Full-bodied, rich palate, with a lush mouth-feel Tannin: Smooth Finish: Long Comment: Great wine, needs some more age, but drinking well now. Looking forward to trying this again in a few years.