Pewsey Vale Lighter Riesling 2022
An interesting take here, this is the just the second release from the powerhouse Hill-Smith Family Vineyards behind the PV estate. The very large 9% on the front giving indication […]
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Purple Hands Wines Shiraz 2021
With fruit from winemaker Carig Stansborough’s Vineyard in Williamstown, way down at the southern end of the Barossa. Purple Hands Wines, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2021 Ahhhh. Sometimes all you want […]
Jansz Tasmania Vintage Rosé 2018
100% Pinot Noir. 32 months on lees. Vegan friendly, if that is important to you. Jansz Tasmania, Vintage Rosé, Pipers River, 2018 Pale salmon/pink. Peach tea, white cherry and cranberry, […]
Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée 2018
A lift in Chardonnay (62%) over the Pinot Noir (32%) from previous years. Winemaker is now Jennifer Doyle (long time Jansz vine whisperer) who would finish what Teresa Heuzenroeder started. […]
Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2017
Flagship straight Shiraz for Yalumba. Made from vines dating back to 1854 (average age is 82 years, with 71% sourced from the Barossa Valley and 29% from Eden Valley). Matured […]
Yalumba The Steeple Shiraz 2018
From a single-site and made from Centurion vines that were planted in 1919 in Light Pass on the Valley floor in the shadow of the Lutheran Church and grown biodynamically. […]
Yalumba Paradox Shiraz 2018
Part of the “Distinguished Sites” collection from Yalumba, and from the north of the Barossa Valley. Spent 15 months maturation in French oak puncheons (8% new), remainder one year and […]
Heirloom Vineyards Alcala Grenache 2021
Heirloom Vineyards flagship Grenache. Vinification of 50% whole bunch, with 9 months maturation in 20% first and second use French oak, with rest in old French oak and some parcels […]
Dandelion Vineyards Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022
The Dandelion Vineyards wines, with their evocative names are the creations of Elena Brooks (winemaker) and Zar Brooks (work experience and typist). Fruit this year grown by Michelle Cox and […]
Heirloom Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2022
A welcome return to fleshier time from the lean 2021. Made by Elena Brooks and Alexandra Haselisch. Wild ferment. Heirloom Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills, 2022 Pale lemon/clear hue. Pear […]
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