Rymill The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc 2016
In the capable hands of winemaker Sandrine Gimon, even the entry level “The Yearling” wines from Rymill, provide some excitement. Rymill , The Yearling, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra 2016 Potent green […]
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Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2016
I’m not going to mince words here. The Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc is arguably Australia’s finest straight SB. I’m not talking in the realms of a barrel aged beauty, […]
De Bortoli Wines La Bohème The Missing Act 2015
Supposedly, it was “revealed in the 1950s that there was an act which Puccini decided not to use in his composition of the opera La Bohème. The Missing Act describes […]
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 […]
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 […]
