St Hallett Faith Shiraz 2017
In the words of George Michael… St Hallett, Faith, Shiraz, Barossa, 2017 Aromatic plum and Fruits of the Forest dark berries, with light smoky meats, pepper and nutmeg and choc-orange […]
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Heartland Wines Directors’ Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Plunged three times a day over a 7 day cool fermentation. 14 months in new 75% new French oak. Strap in folks. Heartland Wines, Directors’ Cut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, […]
Heartland Wines Directors’ Cut Shiraz 2016
No retreat, no surrender. Fair bump, play on. All the analogies for an unapologetic style of richness and depth. Heartland Wines, Directors’ Cut, Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, 2016 Bruise purple withan […]
Stockman’s Ridge Outlaw Chardonnay 2016
The Outlaw range are at the top end of Stockman’s Ridge wines, perched in the high altitude region of Orange, NSW. Stockman’s Ridge, Outlaw, Chardonnay, Orange, 2016 Barrel fermented […]
Taylors Estate Pinot Gris 2017
A little bit of Adelaide Hills fruit now into the traditional Clare Valley base, excuse the bottle image. Winemaker is Adam Eggins. Taylors Estate, Pinot Gris, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, […]
Bremerton Betty & Lu Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Part of Silhouette series, Bremerton’s entry level range. Betty & Lu, so named for the nicknames of the Willson sisters. Bremerton, Betty & Lu, Sauvignon Blanc, Langhorne Creek, 2018 Ripe […]
Jacob’s Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The Limestone Coast wine encompasses the prize jewel of Coonawarra, along with Wrattonbully and Padthaway both home to excellent vineyard soils. Jacob’s Creek, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Limestone Coast, 2017 […]
Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz 2016
Single vineyard fruit here, from the Sempahore Sands Vineyard. Hastwell & Lightfoot, Sands of Time, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2016 Earthy, slightly stinky meaty and sulphurous. Dusty, chalky the, aromas run […]
Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2017
100% used French oak maturation for juicy, early, youthful consumption. The 2016 is still out there in retail land also. Mitolo, Jester, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2017 Opens with a […]
Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz 2017
Bit of noise recently with Jacob’s Creek leaving the Pernod Ricard Stable and off to Accolade…..Hopefully the consistency is retained. Jacob’s Creek, Reserve, Shiraz, Limestone Coast, 2017 Blackcurrant and blueberry […]
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