Crittenden Estate Zumma Chardonnay 2020
2020 was a divisive vintage in Australia, but Crittenden estate managed to avoid most the impacts. Hand harvested fruit that is then whole bunch pressed to new, one and two […]
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Grower Gatherer by Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Barossa Cabernet. Divisive, but can be excellent when be done well. Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s […]
Grower Gatherer by Earthworks Shiraz 2020
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Grower Gatherer by Earthworks, Shiraz, Barossa, 2020 Bold Barossa […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. LUX VENIT 2021
LUX VENIT roughly translates to “the light has come.” Rosé from old vine Barossa Valley Grenache and Mourvèdre grown by Graeme and Tania Heinrich: Wild ferment with 3 months maturation […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. DÜFTE PUNKT 2021
Around the world….around the world….around the world…oh wait, that’s Daft Punk. Anyway this one translates to “The Aromatic Point.” Made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer and the uncommon Kerner (Weisser Herold) from […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2021
*Counterpoint as the translation. There’s several definitions for counterpoint: – a complementing or contrasting item – use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art – the […]
Little Giant L.G.F Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
L.G.F stands for Little Giant Free. Here we get a divisive grape for the region: Cab Sauv. But when it comes from a well regarded single estate, certified organic and […]
Little Giant L.G.F Shiraz 2021
L.G.F stands for Little Giant Free. For this wine, we’re at the same vineyard that produced the Grenache: single estate, certified organic and biodynamic and sustainable. Under wax and cork. […]
Little Giant L.G.F Grenache 2021
L.G.F stands for Little Giant Free. We’re talking single estate, certified organic and biodynamic and sustainable. Under wax and cork. Winemakers are Corey Ryan and Mike Brown (famous of Gemtree) […]
Little Giant Little Batch Montepulciano 2021
These Little Giant wines are such good value for money…..never mind that they also provide great funding for WIRES. Little Giant, Little Batch, Montepulciano, Barossa Valley, 2021 Woody spice over […]
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