Robert Stein Semillon 2015
Mudgee Semillon sails under the radar (sonar?) a little in comparison to the more well recognised gutsy reds and even Chardonnay. But when you’ve got a dab hand such as […]
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West Cape Howe Two Steps Shiraz 2014
Another quality release from West Cape Howe: James Halliday’s best value winery for 2016. West Cape Howe Two Steps Shiraz, Mount Barker, 2014 16 Months French oak. Smells ripe and […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Fruit sourced from blocks B & D. No Malolactic Fermentation (MLF). TarraWarra Estate, Reserve Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2014 Peach stone fruit and kernel, ripe figs, cashew butter, lemon cream pie […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2014
From 30 year old vines… TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2014 Ripe cherry fruit and rich brown spice. A salty bitter lick, slightly sweet toffee caramel nose. An […]
Ballabourneen Baile Shiraz 2014
Ballabourneen, Baile Shiraz, Hunter Valley 2014 Single vineyard, Redibar, in Broke, North East Hunter.100% French oak for 16 months. Subtle leather, violets, cherries, raspberries. Bright and lifted on the […]
De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese Rosé 2015
From the excellent value Bella Riva range by the ever reliable De Bortoli range. The Bella Riva vineyard was planted by the family on the King River predominantly to Italian […]
Berton Vineyards Classic Chardonnay 2015
Labelled South East Australia, but most likely for majority of the fruit, it will come from the Riverina, NSW. Berton Vineyards Classic Chardonnay, SEA, 2015 Turning butter, thin lime, overt […]
Bremerton Wines Racy Rosé 2015
100% Estate grown fruit and a blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. Bremerton Wines Racy Rosé, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Pale copper colour, strawberry and cream nose, stone fruit ripeness and metallic […]
Margan Breaking Ground Tempranillo/Graciano/Shiraz 2014
Part of the new Breaking Ground range: the Tempranillo and Graciano, all co-planted with Shiraz in 2011. This was first tasted blind as a curve ball in and amongst a […]
Wolf Blass Blass Noir Shiraz 2014
Hand selected fruit from premium vineyards in Greenock, chosen by Chief Winemaker Chris Hatcher and the team. Classy, sleek black (noir) packaging that displays Chris’ signature and a heavy low […]
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