Tar & Roses Shiraz 2019
From the heart of Central Victoria, Heathcote. Tar & Roses are now celebrating their 15th year, headed up by Narelle King, co founder with the late lauded winemaker Don Lewis. […]
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Tar & Roses Prosecco NV
Narelle King heads up the winemaking for Central Victorian winery Tar & Roses. Here they reach to the heart of Prosecco in Australia, the nearby King Valley in NE Victoria. […]
Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio 2021
Tar & Roses are celebrating their 15th year. Founded by celebrated late winemaker Don Lewis and Narelle King, Narelle now heads the team. With their heart in Heathcote and Priorat, […]
Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2019
A tweak to the packaging. The short squat bottle of 2018 has gone, now into a “Burgundy” frame with a screwcap. The bottle still embossed with Jupiter astride an eagle, […]
Terre à Terre Down To Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Terre à Terre are Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser and the Down To Earth range is their ‘entry level.’ The fruit comes from the 35 million year old soil Crayères […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. LUX VENIT 2020
LUX VENIT roughly translates to “the light has come.” Rosé from old vine Barossa Valley Grenache and Mourvèdre done seriously: Wild ferment, maturation in French oak barrels for 3 months. […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. TRIPELPUNKT* 2020
*Triple point as the translation, referencing the 3 different aspects of the Fechner vineyard in Moculta, Eden Valley where the fruit comes from. This is Vegan and Vegetarian “A-OK.” Winemakers […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. FUNKELPUNKT 2020
The sparkling edition of the Dufte Punkt Made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer and the uncommon Kerner (Weisser Herold) from the Fechner Vineyard in the Eden Valley and all co-fermented. Put together […]
New look for Yalumba Y Series
The Yalumba Y Series are one of my picks when asked “What’s your favourite cheapie.” The Yalumba team have nailed varietal and value for money wines. Their 100% wild ferment […]
Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma’s Red 2020
Technically this is entitled Not Your Grandma’s Chillable Red. A blend of old vine Barossa Grenache and Mourvedre, it’s packaged in clear glass for early consumption and comes complete with […]
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