Latta Vino What-A-Melon Rosé 2020
Owen Latta’s parcel blend Rosé: Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo & Pinot Gris from Ballarat at the start of the Western region of Victoria. Note, bottle image is of 2019. Latta […]
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Cape Mentelle Rosé 2018
A true red blend of the wonderful fruits that Cape Mentelle have access to: Shiraz, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo and maybe even a smidge of Graciano. […]
Banrock Station Cabernet Merlot 2020
With “a passion for wine and dedication to the environment,” Banrock Station are one of the only wineries in Australia to have environmental managers/rangers working alongside vineyard managers and winemakers. […]
The Hare & The Tortoise Pinot Noir 2020
Hard to nail Pinot at $20, but here we go, the team at Fourth Wave Wine are having a crack with this label. Minimal preservatives and slowly fermented. Put together […]
d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2018
A jump back up the alcoholic spectrum from the finer 2017 and also an increase in price (but probably overdue). Same winemaking as per usual formula: Fermentation in old French […]
Vinteloper PN/18 Pinot Noir 2018
It’s fair to say that Dave Bowley and the team at Vinteloper have had a tough 14 months. After the devastating Cudlee Creek fire in the Adelaide Hills ripped through […]
Mandala Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Sourced from a single vineyard in Dixon’s Creek. The Mandala website still has the 2017 available. Mandala, Single Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2019 Blonde oak giving richness with almost lime […]
Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling 2019
100% Watervale fruit. Made by Kevin Mitchell. The Kilikanoon website still has the 2018 for sale, but the trade sticker states that it will be priced the same. I still […]
d’Arenberg The Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2018
d’Arenberg reach a little further north into the Adelaide Hills for this fruit. Made with a “small amount” of whole bunch (around 15%). No filtration or fining. d’Arenberg, The Feral […]
Quiet Mutiny Venus Rising Pinot Noir 2019
I’m in luck here with a sneaky pre-release of the 2019 vintage. The 2018 is still currently available and offers excellent value. Quiet Mutiny, Venus Rising, Pinot Noir, Coal Valley, […]
