Margan Semillon 2016
From 40 year old vineyards grown on the Fordwich Sill, a plug of red volcanic clay which runs through the area of Broke Fordwich. Margan, Semillon, Hunter Valley 2016 Slighty […]
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Margan Shiraz 2015
Sourced from the Timbervines Vineyard. The Hunter doing what it does best. Margan, Shiraz, Hunter Valley 2015 Hunter Valley dusty violets, pepper, plums and a soft meaty, savoury complexity. Approachable, […]
Longview Nebbiolo Rosato 2016
A change in livery for this wine. Previously known as The Boat Shed (itself a very successful label) this now becomes the daughter wine of the Longview Nebbiolo, (which features […]
Stanton & Killeen Moscato 2016
With 141 years of history behind the winery and whilst well known for fortifieds, Stanton & Killeen’s table wines shouldn’t be overlooked. Stanton & Killeen, Moscato, Rutherglen, 2016 Light pink/ […]
Rob Dolan Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Takes some balls growing Cabernet in the Yarra. But when it’s done right, it’s good. Rob Dolan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley 2015 Smells a bit mushy: wet pencils, mint, syrupy […]
Rob Dolan Four + One 2014
Part of the “Black Label” series from Rob Dolan Wines, this one is exclusive to cellar door and the website. Rob Dolan, Four + One, Yarra Valley, 2014 In this […]
DiGiorgio Family Wines Coonawarra Shiraz 2014
Hello Coonawarra…. DiGiorgio Family Wines, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2014 Smells of polished mulberry, dark cherry and blood plum with mince meat savoury animal quality. Almost Fruits of the Forest bold flavours of […]
DiGiorgio Family Wines “Emporio” 2014
Peter Douglas, wine maker for DiGiorgio spent time in Bordeaux with Chateau Leoville Barton, this may have where the bug for Bordeaux blends came from. DiGiorgio Family Wines, “Emporio,” Coonawarra […]
DiGiorgio Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
At this moment in time, Coonawarra is one of the few wine regions in Australia I’ve not been to. Luckily, all this is going to change as Mrs Drew and […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2015
Dutiful foot soldier of the Wynns Coonawarra stable. One of the oldest labels they have, so reliable and sometimes overlooked for more fashionable zeitgeist brands. Seriously, this is like the […]
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