Dan the Wine Man
  • Wine Reviews
  • Wine Country
  • Learning
  • Trends
  • Research
  • Videos
  • About
Dan the Wine Man

Let's explore deeper into the world of wine and winemaking.

  • Wine Reviews
  • Wine Country
  • Learning
  • Trends
  • Research
  • Videos
  • About
Granite BeltWine Reviews

Ravens Croft 2018 – The Waagee – Granite Belt, Queensland

by Dan Ma 01/07/2021
written by Dan Ma 01/07/2021

A truly delightful afternoon (where did the light go?!) with Mark Ravenscroft of Ravens Croft Wines chewing the cud over vintage, winemaking, gossiping about the industry and going through his barrel samples, all with the rather alien sound of rain pattering down on the winery roof. Sadly no picturesque vistas this time due to the rain and fading light!

Mark pulled out one of the last remaining bottles of this wine from his personal stash which filled me with delight and honour. This Bordeaux blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot and 15% Merlot was named after Mark’s father after he would exclaim “Waa…Gee that’s a good wine!”. He wasn’t wrong.

Ravens Croft 2018 "The Waagee"
One of the last bottles of Ravens Croft 2018 “The Waagee”

A deep crimson with purple edges as it’s poured in the glass with black fruits and cassis jumping out.

👃: Ripe black plums, cassis, black cherry, dried thyme and mint, bramble leaf, cocoa powder and forest floor on the nose.

👅: Well-structured and full body with firm powdery tannins, in tune with the juicy acidity and alcohol. Savoury and more fruits of the forest, black pepper and cinnamon on the palate. Good length on the finish with cacao and fresh leather coming in on the end. The warmth of the 14% ABV coming in only after a few sips. Definitely an age-worthy wine with lots of potential in front of it still.

Sadly a bit of a tease as this vintage is no longer sold (and hasn’t been a release since due to the drought), but Mark’s come out with the goods on a few other new wines which I’ll share soon!

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Check it out:
Ravens Croft Wines: https://www.ravenscroftwines.com.au/
Phone: (07) 4683 3252 or 0414978783
274 Spring Creek Rd, Stanthorpe QLD 4380, Australia [Google Maps]
Open: Fri-Sun 10:30am-4:30pm

More from the Granite Belt

  • Ballandean Estate – 2019 Sylvaner – Granite Belt, Queensland
  • Ravens Croft 2018 – The Waagee – Granite Belt, Queensland
  • Golden Grove Estate – 2021 Vermentino – Granite Belt, Queensland
  • Ravens Croft Pinotage 2019 – Granite Belt, Queensland
  • Boireann Winery and *THAT* 2016 Shiraz Viognier

Granite BeltMark Ravenscroftwaagee
0 comment
1
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinEmail
Dan Ma

A British/Australian who loves wine and wandering, delving deeper into how wine is made and the people who enjoy it. MSc in Oenology and Viticulture and WSET 3 certified, focusing in consumer insight, sensory and sparkling wine production.

previous post
Golden Grove Estate – 2021 Vermentino – Granite Belt, Queensland
next post
Ballandean Estate – 2019 Sylvaner – Granite Belt, Queensland

You may also like

Ballandean Estate – 2019 Sylvaner – Granite Belt,...

02/07/2021

Golden Grove Estate – 2021 Vermentino – Granite...

01/07/2021

Purple Hands 2018 Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Grenache

01/06/2020

Ravens Croft Pinotage 2019 – Granite Belt, Queensland

23/05/2020

Vaux Sparkling (red!) Pinot Noir

17/03/2020

Boireann Winery and *THAT* 2016 Shiraz Viognier

29/12/2019

Tobin 2018 Elliot Reserve Merlot – Granite Belt,...

29/12/2019

Banca Ridge Grüner Veltliner 2019 – Granite Belt,...

19/12/2019

The Granite Belt: Tobin Wines

18/12/2019

Ridgemill Estate “The Czar” Saperavi 2016 – Granite...

10/10/2019

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

About Me

About Me

Dan Ma

A British/Australian who loves wine and wandering, delving deeper into how wine is made and the people who enjoy it.

 

More about Dan

Follow me the latest

Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube

Recent Posts

  • Welcome to the Mosel Valley

    06/10/2021
  • Ballandean Estate – 2019 Sylvaner – Granite Belt, Queensland

    02/07/2021
  • Ravens Croft 2018 – The Waagee – Granite Belt, Queensland

    01/07/2021
  • Golden Grove Estate – 2021 Vermentino – Granite Belt, Queensland

    01/07/2021
  • Billionaire’s Row behind Vosne-Romanée

    29/04/2021

Categories

  • Burgundy
  • Featured
  • Granite Belt
  • Learning
  • Mosel Valley
  • Trends
  • Videos
  • Wine Country
  • Wine Reviews

@Dan.the.wine.man

No any image found. Please check it again or try with another instagram account.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Unless stated, all content and photography © 2020 Daniel Ma - Dan The Wine Man


Back To Top