Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
One may argue that Cabernet Sauvignon is well down the red grape pecking order in the Barossa, but it can be enjoyable and well made. This spends in 18 Months […]
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De Bortoli Woodfired Tempranillo 2021
Spanish in origin, Tempranillo from Heathcote joins the Woodfired line up. Winemaker is Jono Thompson from the De Borts Yarra Valley team. Pressed off and matured in vats and casks […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022
Ooops, I was meant to post this post 6 weeks ago and found it in my drafts! Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 2022 Pale gold with green highlights. 100% wild ferment. […]
Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 2022
Fruit comes from a ‘myriad’ of Barossa subregions.18 Months French and American Oak. Little gold stickers have changed a little. 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Winemaker is […]
Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa GSM 2023
Barossa signature blending: Grenache 50%, Shiraz 32% and Mourvèdre 18%. 12 months in seasoned French oak. Heavily embossed bottle. Winemaker is Jeremy Ottawa. Chateau Tanunda, Grand Barossa, GSM, Barossa, 2023 […]
De Bortoli La Bohème Cabernet & Sangiovese 2022
If this came from Italy, you’d put it in the category of a ‘Super Tuscan,’ those blends of traditional Italian varieties mixed up with mostly historical grapes such as Cabernet […]
De Bortoli Ancient Soils Tempranillo Touriga 2022
De Bortoli have significant plantings in the very old Cambrian dirt outside of Heathcote, central Victoria. Rare to see such an ‘Iberian’ blend in Australia. Winemaker Steve Webber is now […]
De Bortoli La Bohème Syrah Gamay 2024
Winemaker Steve Webber is now joined in the cellar by daughter Kate and young gun Jai Harrop (2nd generation winemaker from great lineage of Matt Harrop and Tamara Grischy). This […]
Mitchelton Sparkling Rosé Cuvée NV
A new release from Mitchelton in the central Victorian region of Nagambie Lakes. No mention of grape varieties in the blend. Well packaged in a broad shouldered bottle while the […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co. Not Your Grandma’s Red 2022
Subtitled: “Not Your Grandma’s Chillable Red.” Old vine Barossa Grenache and Mourvèdre. Clear glass for early consumption and a temperature sensitive label that states: “if you can read this, I’m […]
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