The Natural Wine Co Rosé 2017
From the dependable Windowrie. This is made from Sangiovese grapes that were “harvested in the cool of the night.” Then “only free run juice was used with exotic yeasts for […]
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Driftwood The Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This is the entry level for Driftwood Estate. If you can find for under RRP, doing good. Driftwood, The Collection, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Easter egg chocolate sweet […]
Heartland Wines First Release Malbec 2016
Only six barrels of this were produced. 14 months in French oak. Vegan friendly. Winemaker is the platinum status Ben Glaetzer. Heartland Wines, First Release, Malbec, Langhorne Creek, 2016 This […]
Huntington Estate Basket Dried Shiraz 2015
Produced in an “Amarone” style: the fruit was basket dried for over 3 weeks prior to crushing and then a 15 day fermentation period. 18 months in a “selection of […]
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Bravo to wineries such as Huntington Estate to hold back releases to showcase what semi-mature prospects they can be. 18 months in French oak barriques (40% new). The bottle image […]
Katnook Estate Shiraz 2015
14 months in a combination of 90% French (mostly older) and 10% in new American oak barriques. Katnook Estate, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2015 Cola, clove and nutmeg, followed by small hints […]
Katnook Founder’s Block Shiraz 2016
Last month Katnook Estate welcomed new Senior Winemaker Tim Heath to the position after the unfortunate passing of stalwart Wayne Stehbens late 2017. Tim has an impressive resumé: 14 years […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2017
The 2017 vintage was down on yield by 25% according to winemaker Franco D’Anna. To keep this fresh and fruit expressive, only 1st and 2nd fill French oak used. Hoddles […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Road Block Chardonnay 2016
Franco D’Anna was excited by this parcel in barrel last year to create a new bottling run and now the new label joins the Syberia at the apex of the […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2017
I was fortunate to taste this out of barrel last year at Hoddles Creek over a weekend in April, a year and then some and into bottle to create the […]
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