Vinifera Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
COVID-19 gives a chance to do a little bit of catching up in the depths of the piles. Viinifera have since rolled to the 2017, but this was still a […]
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Château Martinolles Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2018
This wine comes from the stable of Jean-Claude Mas, more famous in Australia for his value for money “Arrogant Frog” range. Vieilles Vignes literally translates to “old vines,” these ones […]
Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz through the years
The D Block wines form part of the flagship series for Shingleback. Presented in weighty, imposing bottles they’ve been sealed under cork until the 2016 vintage, finally switching to screwcap. […]
Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz 2015
One of Tahbilk’s flagship reds and released with a touch of bottle age. Tahbilk this year are celebrating their 160th anniversary in 2020 and I can guarantee it won’t be […]
Taylors Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
True to modern Australian form, the Jaraman series sees blending from prime regions for the varieties. This time we get the juxtaposition of Clare Valley and Coonawarra. Taylors, Jaraman, Cabernet […]
Hastwell & Lightfoot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Updated packaging for this release from McLaren Vale stalwarts Hastwell & Lightfoot. The cuvée seasoned with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Hastwell & Lightfoot, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2017 Deep […]
Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay 2018
Continuing the theme of blending from prime fruit regions, here Taylors stick to their home base of the Clare Valley, along with reaching to the west in Margaret River. As […]
Red Knot by Shingleback Shiraz 2018
French and American oak maturation for this label exclusive to Shingleback online plus Woolworth’s liquor stores: Dan Murphy’ and BWS. Red Knot by Shingleback, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2018 Bruise purple […]
Gartelmann Phillip Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016
Named after Jorg Gartelmann’s son Phillip. Grown at Rylstone, some 480 metres above sea level in the Mudgee region of New South Wales. The soils are “alkaline clay-loam over limestone.” […]
Red Knot by Shingleback Chardonnay 2019
Produced by McLaren Vale’s Shingleback and exclusive to Woolworth’s stores: Dan Murphy’s, BWS and through Shingleback’s online store. Updated labeling from previous vintages. Red Knot by Shingleback, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, […]
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