Cook’s Lot Iconique Barrique R16R17 Pinot Noir 2019
The handpicked Pinot Noir fruit was cold soaked for 3 days before ‘micro fermenting’ with indigenous yeasts in 900L French rotating Barriques (some whole bunches). The barriques where rotated 9 […]
Zero Hour Alcohol Free Prosecco NV
Another entry into the NoLo market. The tag line is ‘blue sky drinking.’ Made from Glera (I think). Zero Hour, Alcohol Free, Prosecco, New South Wales, NV Lemon hue with […]
Coeur des Sages Le Joueur Blanc de Blancs NV
Labelled as Brut, and quite striking value. Made by Olivier Baron. Find at your favourite independent bottle shop. Coeur des Sages, Le Joueur, Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay, Burgundy, NV Pale […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Fumé Blanc 2024
A sneak peak review, the wine is due for release on 1st of May 2026. Maintains the same winemaking as previous vintages: 2 days chilling the fruit, with whole bunches […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025
A sneak peek here, as the release date will be 1st of May 2026. The Bizots put a lot of care and attention into making their flagship Sauvignon Blanc. This […]
First Ridge Vermentino 2025
Stainless steel fermentation for fruit purity. Well regarded local James Manners is winemaker. First Ridge, Vermentino, Mudgee, 2025 Mixed tropical fruit nose dominated by pineapple chunks interspersed with pears, […]
Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2025
The Piccadilly Valley is ‘entry’ level for this exquisite range of Chardonnay. 2024 another cool vintage like the 4 before it, but marginally warmer with a modest crop of 4 […]
Lowe Wines Bio-Logical Shiraz 2024
It’s logical to think biologically, right? Anyways, this is as simple as winemaking can get for reds: ‘partially crushed and left in stainless steel tanks for 10 days before bottling. […]
La Maschera Prosecco NV
Is the grape Prosecco or Glera? Is it region or variety? There’s a fight that’s been stewing for a few years with Italy and Australia. But whatever. This makes no […]
Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2024
While Chardonnay is somewhat the handmaiden to EV Riesling Queen, the team at Heggies (part of Hill-Smith Family Estates) have the recipe right. Winemaker is Marc Van Halderen. Heggies Vineyard, […]
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