Singlefile Wines Botrytis White 2018
Botrytis is a rot, a fungus, not usually welcome in vineyards but when managed properly, can create some of the most celebrated wines in the world. Here Singlefile have taken […]
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St Hallett Garden of Eden Shiraz 2016
I read it on a wall, it went straight to my head, it said, “Dance to the tension of a world on edge.” Made from fruit sourced high in the […]
Di Giorgio Sparkling Merlot 2016
Sparkling Red rarely gets a mention outside of the Christmas period, but when done well it can match many types of dishes. Make sure you’re matching power with power though: […]
Claymore Wines Black Magic Woman 2016
94% Cabernet here with dashes of 3% each Malbec and Merlot. Sourced from the Churinga Vineyard, (north of Watervale) and only the 4th release. French oak maturation (only 20% new). Winemaker […]
Mitolo Ourea Sagrantino 2018
Mitolo see this wine as “a tribute to our grower, Don Lopresti, who envisioned the potential for growing Sagrantino in McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate. Ourea translates to ‘God of the […]
De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No 5 Botrytis Semillon 2013
Currently moving interstate and found this buried among the sample pile. De Bortoli have moved to the 2016, but here’s a peek into the time capsule. This vintage won plenty […]
Mud House Sub Region Range Raparua Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Part of the Sub Region range from New Zealand’s Mud House. Winemaker is local lad returned, Cleighten Cornelius. Mud House, Sub Region Range, Raparua, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2017 Aromatic and […]
Claymore Wines Dark Side Of The Moon Shiraz 2017
The packaging tells you all you need to know. Maturation in 20% new French and 80% old French and American oak. Claymore Wines, Dark Side Of The Moon, Shiraz, Clare […]
Claymore Wines London Calling Cabernet Malbec 2017
Currently not listening to The Clash, but Slipknot as I try to educate #MrsDrew about the finer points of one the few ‘nu metal’ bands that actually made it through […]
Shaw Vineyard Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2016
Has a couple of medals to put on the mantelpiece: Gold Medals at the 2018 Riverina Wine Show and Vienna’s International Wine Challenge. The blend ratio is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon […]
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