Gundog Estate Indomitus Rutilus 2024
Total switch up from the 2023. This is now a multi variety blend (while all being from Hilltops). Shiraz (57%) from Hudson, Freeman and Moppity, while the latter provides Tempranillo […]
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Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2025
A change in fruit again for this year’s release of Matt Burton’s Indomitus Rosa: 100% Sangiovese from the esteemed Freeman vineyard in the Hilltops region of NSW. 12 hours skin […]
Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus Semillon 2025
Matt Burton employs the same winemaking as the 2024: 100% Semillon fruit from Hollydene Estate in the Upper Hunter, Brycefield and Tinkler’s School Block vineyards in the heart of the […]
Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Again, no change in RRP from […]
Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2024
From the Hill-Smith Family Estates stud. ‘Joven’ style with maturation in new and aged Hungarian oak and aged French oak barrels. The price has actually dropped from a couple of […]
Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache 2024
Part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ from the consistent Yalumba. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Dumbuay. Vegan friendly. 75% of the wine matured for 10 months in old French oak puncheons and […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Shiraz Cabernets Sauvignon/Franc 2024
A sneak peek prior to the wine’s release on 1st May 2026 Another vintage blend change up: Shiraz (43%) Cabernet Sauvignon (38%) and Cabernet Franc (19%). The close spaced Crayères […]
Yalumba Barossa Grenache Rosé 2025
Who doesn’t love a bit of pink in their lives? Part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ white label range. Winemaker is Marc Van Heldren. Yalumba, Rosé, Grenache, Barossa, 2025 Pale salmon […]
La Maschera Pinot Grigio 2025
Sourced from Wrattonbully (just above Coonawarra). Fermented and matured in older French Oak. There’s a little splash of Viognier that was co-fermented with the main PG fruit. Winemaker is Heather […]
Parish Vineyards Evandale Pinot Gris 2025
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. Part of the ‘Parish’ range which sees fruit from southern and northern Tasmanian. This plot comes from Evandale, a tiny hamlet […]
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