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 […]
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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 […]
Mercer Wines Nebbiolo Rosato 2021
Aaron Mercer reaches to the cooler New South Wales region of Hilltops for this, his flagship rosato. Vegan friendly. Mercer Wines, Nebbiolo, Rosato, Hilltops, 2021 Pale salmon, peachy sunset in […]
Maretti Barolo 2016
The Fourth Wave Wine team have outdone themselves here. Made by Danilo Drocco, (currently of Nino Negri but having spent more than 10 years at the celebrated Fontanafredda), this comes […]
Red Knot Classified by Shingleback GSM 2020
This blend is put together exclusively for Woolworth’s liquor stores: Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Also available via the Shingleback Cellar Door as well. A blend red of regional heroes Grenache […]
Mercer Wines PF Rouge 2021
Aaron Mercer has left the organic force that is Tamburlaine and headed out on his own with Mercer Wines. This is a blend of Shiraz and Montepulciano. Label artwork is […]
Giesen 0% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Low and zero alcohol product popularity shows no sign of slowing and when powerhouse New Zealand producer Giesen are investing over a million dollars in new “spinning cone” technology that […]
Giant Steps LDR Pinot Noir Syrah 2019
If the Hunter Valley can do it, why not the Yarra? For mine, the Yarra is far more suited for Pinot Noir, but the Hunter does have pockets of excellence. […]
Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon often seems to be the forgotten red grape in McLaren Vale, but when it’s done well it can shine. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2019 Deep bruise purple […]
Taltarni GSM 2020
Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range, this red blend comprises the majority Grenache (45%), Shiraz (37%) and rest Mourvèdre (18%). 7 months maturation in French oak barriques. Taltarni, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, […]
