Wild Duck Creek Spruce Roussanne 2022 Reviews

5 Rating 2 Reviews

Stuart McCloskey "Oh Lordy, this is delightful. What a treat. This is a big wine, oily, seductive, silken - an absolute charmer. The sense of balance is perfect...read more

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Richard Smith

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“Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your wine glasses, for the Vinorium have stumbled upon a potion so enchanting, it might as well have been brewed in the cauldrons of Dionysus himself. Behold, the Wild Duck Creek Roussanne – a wine that whispers sweet nothings to your palate and promises a journey of textural exoticism that's as thrilling as a duck chase in the vineyards. From the get-go, this wine greets you with a bouquet so beguiling, you'd swear the grapes were serenaded nightly by a chorus of tipsy cherubs. Imagine a medley of ripe apricot, buttery pastry, and poached pear dancing with fresh vanilla pod, chamomile, and sweet spice, all while a soupçon of orange zest plays the flute and fresh flowers rain down like confetti. And just when you think the parade has passed, a zip of lemon zips through, zesty and zealous. But, oh Lordy, take a sip, and you're in for a treat that's as sumptuous as a royal banquet in Duckland. This isn't just a wine; it's textural exoticism personified, as if every sip transports you to a silk road of flavors where oily, seductive, and silken textures mingle with divine tastes. The balance? As perfect as a duck's waddle, a feat of equilibrium that would make a tightrope walker weep with envy. The palate is a carnival of orange zest, fresh fennel, honey, and spiced poached pear and quince, with confit citrus and brisk acidity bringing up the rear with a lift and energy that could power a small village. And the spices! They linger on like the final note of a symphony, ensuring this taste extravaganza goes on and on... The palate? A phenolic, creamy dream that balances orchard fruits with a textured finish so wonderful, it's like the fruit had a spa day. With 100% malolactic fermentation adding richness, this wine is not just a drink; it's a ripper that's oh so drinkable. So, if you're looking for a wine that's exotic, broad, fleshy, and packed with flavour and bountiful personality, the Wild Duck Creek Roussanne is your ticket to vinous nirvana. It's super impressive, and for those willing to stash some away, the rewards will be as bountiful as the personality of this magnificent brew. In summary, this wine doesn't just walk the walk or quack the quack; it dances, it sings, it brings the house down. A standing ovation, please, for this absolute charmer from Wild Duck Creek. Cheers, and may your glasses be forever filled with such delightful oddities!”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I am rarely moved to write unbidden! But….OMG, what a revelation the Spruce Roussanne is. I know I know, be patient and let it grow but I couldn’t resist having received it from you guys last weekend. I bought it because it seems Stu’s taste matches mine (critical when choosing those who rate / review wine), and his review was intriguing. What a fabulous first tasting. I hope the Reisling I bought is just as exciting. Thank you, thank you for this. This wine is genuinely one of the most interesting I have tasted in many a year. Too cheap by far for the quality of wine.”

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Posted 3 months ago