d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2016
A combination of lower level and higher altitude fruit for d’Arry’s mid-tier white. 7 months French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2016 A […]
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Bremerton Bâtonnage Chardonnay 2015
French oak barrel fermentation and 11 months maturation with lees stirring (bâtonnage). Bremerton, Bâtonnage, Chardonnay, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Light gold colour with yellow shine. Complex aromas of ripe stonefruits, light […]
Mitchell Harris Sabre Sparkling 2013
75% Chardonnay. 25% Pinot Noir. Fruit sourced from the Pyrenees in Victoria’s west and the cool climes of the Macedon ranges. Traditional method fermentation, at least three years on lees […]
Arrogant Frog Ribet Pink Syrah Rosé 2016
Arrogant Frog have forged a reputation for bargain French quaffers. Made by Jean-Claude Mas, the “Humble Winemaker” of large French winery Paul Mas. Imported into Australia by Pinnacle Drinks/Woolworths. Arrogant Frog, […]
Minchinbury Blush Rosé Cuvée NV
The online wine business I used to help out with had a couple bottles of original Minchinbury sparkling. From what we could ascertain, they were from the 1920s, and while […]
Rymill gt 2017
The gt stands for gewürztraminer (gewürz is German for spice) and I’ve always had a soft spot for quality “gt.” Rymill, gt, Gewürztraminer, Coonawarra, 2017 This holds the palest blush […]
Rymill The Yearling Rosé 2017
The sun is finally starting to consistently keep its nose out and the air is gradually staying warmer….time for rosé. This only the second release from Rymill and guaranteed to […]
Lowe Headstone Rosé 2017
David Lowe was once named world’s best Rosé maker….as he says on the label: There’s worst things to have on your headstone. A blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Merlot and […]
Torresella Pinot Grigio Rosé 2016
The need to qualify that this spent time on skins by the nomenclature of rosé is for those shopping at a price point and cashing in on both populist tastes. […]
Longview Nebbiolo Riserva 2015
Saturn comes back around to show you everything Let’s you choose what you will, will not see and then Drags you down like a stone or lifts you up again […]
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