Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2013
A back vintage find self purchased at a local bottle shop. Stored in great conditions. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay, Pipers River, 2013 A great […]
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Chaffey Bros Wine Co Evangeline Syrah 2019
A single vineyard Eden Valley Syrah from the Drögemüller family’s dry-grown vineyard at the original Springton orchard. Matured in older French oak (2 to 5 year old hogsheads). Bottle image […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co La Résistance!* 2019
*Battle for the Barossa. The boys at CB explain this better than I can: “A vinous rematch of the famous 1811 battle at Barrosa Ridge where Spain and France collided. […]
Yalumba Organic Viognier 2019
Yalumba are synonymous with Viognier in Australia, more so than any other winery. With a quality range that starts with their excellent value Y Series and through to most serious […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. DÜFTE PUNKT 2020
Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela have now been joined by young gun winemaker Huon Fechner (yes, same surname as the source of a lot of CB’s aromatic fruit). […]
Little Giant Little Batch Malbec Shiraz 2020
Part of Fourth Wave Wine’s Little Giant “Little Batch” range. Clare Valley blending here with regional heroes Malbec and Shiraz. Little Giant, Little Batch, Malbec/Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2020 Deep bruise […]
Mandala Fumé Blanc 2020
Sauvignon Blanc can be an interesting, textural wine when put in the right hands. This fumé style Sauv Blanc was barrel aged in old French oak for 8 months. Mandala […]
Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2018
Gerald Naef’s Patina Wines sits on the outskirts of the high elevation town of Orange in Central West of New South Wales. The elevation and long ripening hours provide excellent […]
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz 2016
Well, technically this review is of all The Caley labels released to date. Th 2016 is the fifth release of the Icon red wine, named in honour of Fred Caley […]
After Five Wine Co. Serata 2018
Made by the team at Purple Hands Wines. This is a single vineyard blend of Italians Montepulciano (25%) and Aglianico (24%) with the remaining 51% being Shiraz. After Five Wine […]
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