Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Sauvignon Blanc 2025
The new Pinnacle Series labels from Ross Hill. Winemaking sees maturation in 100% old French oak for 10 months with regular battonage/lees stirring. Winemaker is Chris Jessop. Ross Hill, Pinnacle […]
Sidewood Estate Shiraz 2024
Medium maturation in French oak. Select parcels from across the Hills. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2024 Deep and inky colour […]
Sidewood Estate Pinot Noir 2025
Some whole bunch and whole berry fermentation. 8 months in French oak with around 20% new. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Pinot Noir, Adelaide […]
Sidewood Estate Rosé 2025
From Adelaide Hills Shiraz grapes with stainless steel fermentation. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Rosé, Shiraz Adelaide Hills, 2025 Pale cerise, frgrant and floral/ […]
Sidewood Estate Gamay 2025
With nods to Beaujolais. Winemaking sees carbonic and whole-berry fermentation, Maturation for 6 months in old French oak puncheons. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, […]
Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2025
Wild ferment in French oak (20% new). Nine months maturation on lees. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2025 Opens with savoury, […]
Sidewood Estate Mappinga Chardonnay 2025
Flagship Chardonnay label for Estate. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Note that the 2024 is still available at time of writing. Sidewood Estate, Mappinga, Chardonnay, Adelaide […]
Côté Mas Syrah 2024
This wine comes from the stable of Jean-Claude Mas: Domiane Paul Mas. J-C is more famous in Australia for his value for money “Arrogant Frog” range. This Pay’s d’Oc wine […]
Dalrymple Single Site Pipers River Pinot Noir 2024
Part of the Single Site series from Dalrymple and grown on their home estate vineyards. Winemaker is Peter Caldwell, he of the big sideburns, big handshake and big smile. Freshly […]
Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025 – Revisited
I first tasted this wine not long after release in 2025 8 months later, this knocked off one of the top gongs at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards to […]
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