d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2019
The latest release of d’Arry’s “Icon” Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre blend. New and used French oak for the winemaking. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2019 Hmmm. Full, potent, […]
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De Bortoli Limoncello Spritz NV
De Bortoli have released this at this at just the right time, back end of winter and start of spring. Not quite a wine (though its base is Prosecco) and […]
Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2018
A sneak peek at the new release. At time of writing, the 2017 and various back vintages are available via the Peter Lehmann website. Winemaking sees 18 months in French […]
First Ridge Fiano 2024
A sneak peek of First Ridge’s 2024 Fiano. At time if writing the 2023 is still available via the website (and bottle image below is of that vintage). 30% put […]
First Ridge Barbera 2022
First Ridge’s Barbera vines are grown at the highest part of their vineyard in Mudgee, NSW at just under 600 metres, where the top soils are shallow, with shale rock […]
Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
The Foggy Hill vineyard is located at 350 metres above sea level at Parawa on the Fleurieu Peninsula dead south of Adelaide. French oak barriques (1/3rd new) Tapanappa, Foggy Hill […]
Tahbilk Shiraz 2021
The Tahbilk winery is like a living museum and a must visit for any wine lover. The core red wine ranges are fermented in large oak vats over 150 years […]
Tahbilk Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2021
Somehow I’ve missed getting to this one in the sample pile. Tahbilk are now onto the 2023 release. Anyways, probably a bit of this still about. Label is 2017, but […]
Flametree Embers Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
What’s this? Margaret River Cab Sauv from an award winning winery, short term cellared and available for $30?? Madness. The Embers range from Flametree see a lower price point, but […]
Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
Fresh release for Flametree of this blend (the 2020 is still for sale at time of writing). Chief winemaker is the lauded Cliff Royle. Flametree, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Margaret River, […]
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