LATEST REVIEWS FROM THE WINEFRONT - Sauvignon Blanc & Merlot

Mike Press adds value to Adelaide Hills

Mike Press (tastings), who sells quality Adelaide Hills wines at $15 a bottle, must cause some embarrassment in a region which is producing more and more expensive wines.
How does he do it? Shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, rosé and even pinot noir – all between $13 and $16 a pop. ...Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon at its most elegant.

One of the value stars of Australian wine; indeed arguably the value star of Australian wine, depending on your taste preferences.
This release is Mike Press cabernet sauvignon at its most elegant. It’s ripe but dusty, its flavours building slowly through the palate before shooting out through the finish. You’d reckon this one will cellar (very) well. It’s curranty and smoky with understated volleys of vanilla and cedarwood. Everything feels neat and tidy. It’s an excellent option for medium term cellaring. ...Read More

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Overview

Mike Press Wines, located in the internationally acclaimed wine region of Adelaide Hills in South Australia, sets the benchmark for quality wine at an outstanding price.

Testimonial

The vineyard is planted around Mike Press's house, and he makes the wine, delivering unbeatable value. Sub-$20 sauvignon blancs often wobble around the mouth with vague tropical fruits neither seeking nor delivering cause for thought. This has vital cut and thrust to its array of snow pea, gooseberry and guava flavours, the package neatly tied by no-nonsense acidity.

James Halliday 2017 Wine Companion

- Mike Press Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016