Windowrie Family Reserve Shiraz 2016
Some bling for this wine, with it picking up the trophy for Best 2016 Shiraz at the 2018 Winewise Championship and a gold medal at the 2017 NSW Wine Awards. […]
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Stefano de Pieri Merbein Vineyard Fiano 2017
Made for the “celebrity” restaurateur/chef/cook/television personality Stefano de Pieri by Woolworth’s liquor arm. The fruit is grown by the viticultural pioneers, the Chalmers family at Merbein, in North West Victoria. […]
Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Riesling 2018
2018 marks the 20th release of this wine and we see a change in senior winemakers as Marnie Roberts departs for her own ventures. Nathan Norman takes over the reins […]
Shaw Vineyard Estate Merlot 2014
This edition carries plenty of Silver and Bronze awards from various international and local wine shows in 2016. Still the current release. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Merlot, Canberra, 2014 Christmasy cedar/pine […]
Red Knot by Shingleback Rosé 2018
A blend of shiraz, grenache and pinot noir. A cellar door and online exclusive to Shingleback and Woolworth’s liquor arms: Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Has cred with Gold from Royal […]
Margan White Label Chardonnay 2017
2017 was a return to form for the Hunter Valley. The White Label range hit the upper echelons of the Margan range. Fermented in 500 litre French puncheons with natural […]
Brash Higgins CBSV 2016
From the ominously sounding Omensetter Vineyard, the estate vineyard for Brash Higgins. French Oak maturation: 15% in 1 year, 45% 2-3 year and 40% in older. Brash Higgins, CBSV, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Brash Higgins MCC 2017
Brash’s MCC is a blend of 50% Mataro (all whole bunch), 30% Cinsault (all whole bunch), 20% Carignan (whole berry). It spends 20 days on skins before maturation in 100% […]
Margan White Label Shiraz 2013
The White Label wines are those that Andrew Margan identifies during vintage has having something just a little “more.” Matured in 1 and 2 year old barriques for 14 months. […]
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2015
Thusly named as d’Arenberg look after nearly a third of all of McLaren Vale’s bush vine grenache, hence being “The Custodian.” Gets the house d’Arry French and American oak treatment. […]
