Shingleback Local Heroes Shiraz Grenache 2012
No one can decry Shingleback for not having truth in labeling! 51% Shiraz and 49% Bush vine grenache. Still available as part of Shingleback’s The Pick cellar club mail outs. […]
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Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2017
If you’re convinced Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has no personality, it may be worth seeking out Stoneleigh who do it better than most. Stoneleigh, Latitude, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2017 Striking aromas, […]
Claymore Wines Purple Rain Sauvignon Blanc 2018
More Parade than Purple Rain. Claymore Wines, Purple Rain, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Big hits of varietal gooseberry, guava, white blossom, kiwi fruit before passionfruit and rockmelon. Carries a […]
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2018
From the high climes of the Orange region, approx 3 hours west of Sydney. Angullong, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, 2018 Creamy passionfruit, warm asparagus, lime pips, orange zest, chalk and […]
d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2014
Double Gold winner at the 2018 China Wine & Spirits Awards. Same split as previous years with 94% Shiraz and 6% Viognier. 10 months maturation in old French oak. d’Arenberg, […]
The Natural Wine Co Sauvignon Blanc 2018
From the dependable Windowrie stable out of Cowra, central west New South Wales. This is The Natural Wine Company, not to be confused with “Natural Wine Co.” out of McLaren […]
Shingleback Haycutters Classic Dry White 2018
A slight re-branding of the Haycutters easy drinking white. Rather than giving a varietal naming, they’ve gone with Classic Dry White. Shingleback, Haycutters, Classic Dry White, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, McLaren […]
Parish Vineyard Riesling 2017
The broad church that is the Hill Smith Family Vineyards includes selected areas in Tasmania, one of those being the site of the Parish Vineyard in the Coal River Valley, […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Shiraz Tempranillo 2016
I’m pretty sure this is the first release of this particular label for the mid tier signature range. My media sample also reflects the previous word heavy labeling while the […]
St Hallett Eden Valley Riesling 2018
A proven workhorse of the Barossa….St Hallett wines. St Hallett, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2018 A little stinky to start, but this blows off to showcase lime juice/squeeze and packing […]
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