Running With Bulls Tempranillo – Bagnum 2023
From within the Hill-Smith Family Estates ranch . Wine maker is Sam Wigan. Casks, or in this case a “bag filled with a magnum of wine” have boundless environmental benefits. […]
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Running With Bulls Bullish Shiraz 2024
Running With Bulls are the Hill-Smith Family Estate’s Iberian fun and tasty range. Here they make a reach and have bottled a Shiraz (hence the Bullish sub-title)., but keep to […]
Craneford Wines No.1 Limited Edition Shiraz 2021
This sees the same winemaking as its sibling the Basket Press. Destemmed fruit with fermentation in 10 tonne static fermenters, with twice daily pump-overs. After ten days, the wine was […]
Craneford Wines Basket Pressed Shiraz 2021
Craneford have been around since 1978 and located in the heart of Barossa Valley in Truro and ‘honour the legacy of previous winemakers Carol Riebke and John Glaetzer. Winemaking sees […]
Xavier Wine Gippsland Pinot Noir 2024
Xavier Goodridge gives his name to his eponymous label. A blend of original and grafted vines from the hectare Avon Vineyard in Maffra, Gippsland (originally planted in 1987). Clones are […]
Xavier Wine Upper Yarra Pinot Noir 2024
Xavier Goodridge gives his name to his eponymous label. From the esteemed Lusatia Park vineyard in the Upper Yarra. 100% destemmed berries that were ‘meticulously’ sorted. 15 to 20 days […]
Xavier Wine Avon Pinot Noir 2024
Xavier Goodridge gives his name to his eponymous label. MV6 Clone Pinot Noir fruit coming from the 1 hectare Avon Vineyard in Maffra, Gippsland planted in 1987. Hand picked and […]
Xavier Wine Pa Pa Pinot Noir 2024
From from the Limestone Coast region of Mount Gambier and from Heywood in South Western Victoria (only designated as Victoria), just over the state border. Xavier Goodridge (born from central […]
Xavier Wine Avon Chardonnay 2024
Xavier Goodridge gives his name to his eponymous label. Chardonnay fruit coming from the mature (1987) Avon Vineyard in Maffra, Gippsland. Whole bunches pressed to, and settled in tank before […]
Xavier Wine Pa Pa Pinot Gris 2024
This comes from the Limestone Coast region of Mount Gambier, close to the border with South Australia and Victoria. Cool nights and warm days. Xavier Goodridge (born from central Victoria […]
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