Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2021
From within the Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable (that of Yalumba fame). Wine maker is Sam Wigan. Running With Bulls, Tempranillo, Barossa, 2021 Destined for fun times. Morello cherries, black […]
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L’Artisan Le Rosé 2020
Here we go. Rosé from sud de France. Blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Shiraz and Caladoc (a genetic cross between Malbec and Grenache, developed in the 1950s). Made by Jean-Claude Mas […]
L’Artisan Le Chardonnay 2020
Serious bottle compared to its label mates. Obviously meant to hold a visceral and tactile reference to Burgundian class. Made by Jean-Claude Mas of Arrogant Frog fame. Bottled under cork. […]
L’Artisan Le Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Made by Jean-Claude Mas of Arrogant Frog fame. Bottled under cork. Available here in Australia via Dan Murphy’s. Clear glass. L’Artisan, Le Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2020 Varietal. There’s […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2021
Very happy that this label has continued at this price point, (as for the label: VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects along with vista being the Italian word for […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Grigio – Grüner 2021
VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects….. And vista is the Italian word for “view” of course. Here we have a little Italian-Austrian origin blend with the well established Grigio […]
Flametree Chardonnay 2021
At time of writing, today the 26th of May is International Chardonnay Day. Nearly every grape gets a day. Like a primary school cross country where every kid gets a […]
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2018
The 48th vintage of this label. Arguably one of the most underpriced wines in the country. This release celebrates long time employee, Nick Waterman who has held the role of […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2019
Here we go again. The 2019 release of a mainstay and finally there’s a price increase. But don’t panic, it’s still at steal at $22. d’Arenberg, The Footbolt, Shiraz, McLaren […]
De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Named after Dame Nellie Melba. The vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. From one of the finer vintages in the last 10 years. […]
