Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2019
*Counterpoint as the translation. There’s several definitions for counterpoint: – a complementing or contrasting item – use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art – the […]
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Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2016
An “Australian” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (62%) and Shiraz (38%). Maturation in French and American oak. Tahbilk, Old Vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2016 Deep garnet hue. Swathes of blackberry […]
Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2014
The Unedited Shiraz was originally launched in 2011 (with the 2009 vintage) part of the regional initiative “McLaren Vale Scarce Earth” programme. It involved the release of selected single block […]
Thomas Wines Braemore Semillons 2019
Braemore. One of the flagship Semillon vineyards in the Hunter Valley that produces wines of exceptional purity and concentration. Andrew Thomas’ releases have amassed praise and accolades for many years. […]
Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2018
For Andrew Thomas’ “Two Of A Kind” labels, he takes fruit from McLaren Vale (40%), to blend with his usual Hunter Valley (60%) berries. Thomas Wines, Two of a Kind, […]
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2018
DJV means Deja Vu, as in a feeling you’ve seen/felt something before. This is Andrew Thomas’s return to the ways of making wines from the great Hunter winemakers of yesteryear. […]
West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
From selected mature vineyards in Mount Barker, Great Southern region of Western Australia West Cape Howe, Book Ends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Barker, 2017 Deep garnet in colour. Varietal yet understated […]
West Cape Howe Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Part of West Cape Howe’s “Cape to Cape” range which sources fruit from across vineyards across WA. Packaged in Lean + Green lightweight glass to reduce their environmental footprint. West […]
The Gate by Shingleback Shiraz 2017
The wine underwent 15 months maturation in 1 year to 5 year old oak hogsheads: 80% American and 20% French. This 2017 has picked up a huge haul of awards: […]
Ocean Eight Pinot Noir 2017
Bottled without fining or filtering. Ocean Eight,Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, 2017 Medium garnet in colour with an almost transparent rim. Deep cherry and raspberry fruit with cherrywood sideboard, tea smoked […]
