Baily & Baily Folio Chardonnay 2016
An exclusive label for Woolworth’s liquor stores, primarily BWS (Beer, Wine, Spirits). Baily & Baily, Folio, Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2016 Potent and heady: lemon cheesecake, salt, citrus pith, hard stone […]
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d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2016
d’Arry always deliver bang for buck with their “original” series. This label sees 2 of the staple “Rhone” white varieties blended together with a parcel of the Viognier aged for […]
Deakin Estate Moscato 2016
Part of the range from Deakin Estate with their new “River to Vine” labels that celebrate the mighty Murray river. Attractive and well designed by Beetle Creative Deakin Estate, Moscato, […]
Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2012 was a “cold, wet” vintage in Mudgee. This “was the kind of season where grapes are often picked unripe in a rush to beat disease resulting in green, astringent […]
Huntington Estate Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The pinnacle Cabernet from Huntington Estate, harvested in a cold and wet year. Huntington Estate, Block 3, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee, 2012 Powerful aromas of blackberry, tomato leaf, gun smoke, mahogany […]
TarraWarra Estate South Block Chardonnay 2015
I like to think I’m more mindful than I used to be. Call it a positive influence from my yoga teaching wife. I rarely sip or drink wine without stopping […]
Voyager Estate Project U12 North Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The fraternal release to the V9 Old Block. Voyager Estate, Project U12 North Block, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2012 Sweet cassis with rain drop fresh eucalyptus leaves, polished concrete, mulberry […]
Mount Majura Vineyard The Silurian 2012
Named after the Silurian period which gave the rock upon which the vineyard is planted. Unsure of the percentage split, the current vintage of 2015 is listed as chardonnay 59% […]
TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay 2015
The entry level release but by no means a pedestrian issue. TarraWarra Estate, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2015 Nectarine stone fruit with lemon zest freshness. Just creamy notes smear the landscape […]
Voyager Estate Project V9 Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Part of the Project series from Voyager Estate which are a fascinating bottled insight into the components of region, grape and winemaking that ultimately make the greater picture of the […]
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