Savoury, spiced, smoky.
Taking a step up in price from the Los Cardos range, the Estate Malbec provides a bit more structure. It is a savoury red, redolent in smoked meat and bacon fat, roasted coffee/mocha, leather and dusty plums melded with wild briary berries. Similarly succulent on the palate with leather and coffee and cocoa and spice with an earthy finish.
A structured red to partner with dense proteins like hard cheeses or grilled meats.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 15th, 2015

Savoury, spiced, smoky
This is a consistently a succulent red with black plum, wild black berries, smoked spice, mocha, vanilla, bay leaf, pepper and licorice. Fresh and approachable and laden with black fruits and spice, it's a perfect everyday red with structure to hold up to hard cheeses, roasted mushrooms or grilled meats.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 2nd, 2020

Splashy, dry, balanced.
Made entirely from Malbec, this watermelon pink rose has splashy aromas of tangy blood oranges, strawberry, red cherry and dried roses. Dry and medium-bodied it is a solid style with heft and concentration, but also balanced with freshness. Earthy berry, spice and tealeaf flavours train across the finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - February 24th, 2021

Pristine, perfumed, value.
It's been a few years since I tasted the Fern Walk wines, and I'm delighted to see this attractively priced Pinot Gris is showing so well.
Perfumed with peaches and apricots, orchard blossoms and honey notes, which lead to a pristine palate overflowing with expressive fruit flavours that leading to a tangy lime and grapefruit finish.
Nice value in this bottle.
Pair: smoked salmon, creamy fish dishes, chicken salad, mushroom ravioli.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 28th, 2020

Value, nectarous, creamy.
The value conscious 5 Vineyards labels have evolved over the years and I think the look they have now is pretty spot on.
Creamed honey and buttery caramels, vanilla, pineapple, baking spiced and sugared nut aromas lead to a palate that is toasty and spiced, nutty and laden with sweet golden fruits. There is some residual here for sure, but you'll find value in this nectarous bottle.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 5th, 2020