Oxford Landing Merlot 2017
Oxford Landing Estates, part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (think Yalumba) stable, go to great pains to let you know it is a real place, not a marketing department […]
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Singlefile The Vivienne Chardonnay 2015
Flagship Chardonnay that has very limited availability (only 87 cases made). Fruit picked over three runs from the Singlefile estate vineyard, somewhat earlier than the 2014: 2nd February, 5th March and […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Gris 2018
When Pinot Gris is made seriously and by those seeking texture rather than giggle juice, (such as Hoddles Creek here, Derwent Estate, Raidis Estate) the wines become interesting, flavoursome and […]
Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Oxford Landing Estates, part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (think Yalumba) stable, is a real place. With real grapes made by real winemakers, primarily Andy La Nauze. Oxford have […]
Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé 2018
Huntington Estate have been producing this style long before pink dominated our vinous landscape. Huntington Estate, Dry Rosé, Pinot Noir, Mudgee, 2018 Gives it all as a dry rosé: drying […]
Huntington Estate Semillon 2018
Huntington Estate have several Semillon labels, this is the starter level and released young. Huntington Estate, Semillon, Mudgee, 2018 Young Semillon archetype with lemon aromas, spring blossoms and […]
Shingleback The Gate Shiraz 2011
While the label is a cellar door and on website only purchase for the current vintage, this back vintage comes as part of Shingleback’s quality cellar club “The Pick,” which […]
Serafino Shiraz 2016
McLaren Vale Shiraz as dark and sleek as the packaging. Serafino, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2016 Sweet oak influenced with crushed violets over red and black berries. Inky and syrupy palate, […]
Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Tahbilk may have a reputation as an ‘old school’ producer with gutsy rustic wines that apparently live forever, however, this Cabernet is thoroughly modern in approach, while respecting the uniqueness […]
d’Arenberg The Sticks and Stones 2014
Chester says it best: “The inspiration for this name comes from the age-old proverb; ‘sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me’. The unusual and quirky […]
