Tyrrell’s Vat 63 Chardonnay Semillon 2023
What an embarrassment of riches, for this vintage, the Chardonnay (55%) came from the famed HVD Vineyard and Semillon (45%) from the Stevens Vineyard. Tyrrell’s, Vat 63, Chardonnay Semillon, Hunter […]
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Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2019
An icon release for a reason. Tyrrell’s, Vat 1, Semillon, Hunter Valley, 2019 Soft lemon clear hue with green highlights. .lemon verbena, lemon zest,, lantana, some early honeysuckle and wax, […]
Tyrrell’s Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet 2023
The Vat 8 2023 vintage blend is 65% Shiraz and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon (from old vine McLaren Vale sources). Fermentation in stainless steel vats, both parcels of fruit were matured […]
Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz 2023
Sourced with fruit from Short Flat, NVC and 8 Acres vineyards, and a minimum vine age of 50 years (and the oldest planted in 1892). Tyrrell’s, Vat 9, Shiraz, Hunter […]
First Ridge Montepulciano 2023
First Ridge’s vines are grown in the high altitude region of Mudgee, NSW at just under 600 metres, where the top soils are shallow, with shale rock and iron stone […]
First Ridge Barbera 2023
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 […]
Pewsey Vale The Contours Museum Reserve Riesling 2018
A slight departure here as this is just a museum reserve release, while you wait for the 10 Year Anniversary release. A great window as it enters the teenage years. […]
Pewsey Vale The Contours 10 year Museum Release Riesling 2015
Very smart for the Hill-Smiths to have this 10 Year Museum release of this vital label. Winemaker is the esteemed Louisa Rose. Pewsey Vale, The Contours, 10 Year Museum Release, […]
Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2024
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847, while fruit for the 1961 Block comes from the oldest (modern?) part of the vineyard. Handpicked, wild ferment and briefly matured […]
Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847 while the label is part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Winemaking legend Louisa Rose’s signature appears on the rear label to […]
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