Gismondi reviews the Sticklebacks

Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi On Wine website
 Nov 2005

Anthony Gismondi is one of Canada’s most influential wine critics. A top rated writer, broadcaster and speaker, his expertise is widely acknowledged throughout the international wine community.

Heartland Stickleback White 2005
There are a slew of reason why you might want to drink Stickleback White. It begins with its screwcap closure - a must for any white wine in this price category. Add to that a passionate winemaker - Ben Glaetzer who is simply not interested in making ordinary commercial plonk and finally the wine itself. Look for fresh citrus peach fruit aromas and flavours set off by a crisp clean finish with fine acidity. Both the semillon and the chardonnay are left on their lees in tank to add depth and richness. A seriously made inexpensive white not to be missed.

Heartland Stickleback Red 2004
Just as there are a number of reasons why you might want to drink Stickleback White they all apply to Stickleback Red. There's the screwcap, the passion of winemaker Ben Glaetzer who is simply not interested in making ordinary, commercial plonk and finally the wine itself. The red has that fresh savoury edge without the saddle leather and acidity that plagues so much inexpensive Oz red. Black fruit flavours smooth mid-plate peppery finish. Drink this one by the case.

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