TarraWarra Estate Nebbiolo 2014
I love stories that give life to the wine outside the juice, this has 4 differing clones of Nebbiolo grafted onto (then) 23 year old vines: the roots would have […]
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TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2015
The inaugural release of TarraWarra’s Barbera. Grafted in 2012 on to then 23 year old Pinot Noir rootstock in their K Block. Natural ferment and 18 months in French oak […]
Margan Breaking Ground Shiraz Mouvedre 2014
The varieties are inter-planted, this has been a field blend since 1997. The Mourvedre lifts the Shiraz to a much riper spectrum than usually seen in the Hunter. Margan,Breaking Ground […]
Wolf Blass Black Cassis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Exclusive to Woolworth’s BWS (Beer Wine Spirits) and Dan Murphy’s stores. Wolf Blass Black Cassis Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek 2014 Hyper black fruit with distinct Cabernet bramble/leafy note. Some cabbage/reductive […]
Climbing Pinot Gris 2016
The Climbing range by Cumulus Wines, with their quirky labels inspired by an 1880’s “Dive Circus” poster, are more than a capable ambassador for the cool climate Orange region. Climbing, […]
Climbing Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Climbing are the mid-tier pricing for Cumulus wines, one of Orange region’s biggest producers. Old French oak maturation for 12 months. Climbing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange 2014 black currant, black berry, […]
Yalumba The Scribbler 2013
The Scribbler is the “2nd Generation” to The Signature. This consistently is one my go to value cellaring potentials. Showcasing the “Australian Blend” of Cabernet/Shiraz, you’ll more often than not […]
Yalumba Patchwork Barossa Shiraz 2014
One of the many from the Yalumba stable. I don’t know how they manage to keep the quality up across the range, considering the quantity of wine produced. Anyways, this […]
Berton Vineyards Metal Label The White Viognier 2016
I’m a little confused by the nomenclature. I suppose viognier can be a little orange at times. Indeed, I would argue this one isn’t even white, but a very dull […]
Berton Vineyards Metal Label The Vermentino 2016
The youngest regions or the ones with the least “prestige” have the ability to shift the paradigm. Think Ashley Ratcliff and the 100th Monkey Vignerons in the Riverland. This time, […]
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