Bethany First Village Shiraz 2023
The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. Bethany, First Village, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2023 Medium garnet to […]
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Bethany East Grounds Shiraz 2021
The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Fruit sourced from a single vineyard located at 280-300m above sea level. Winemaking sees the […]
Bethany Blue Quarry Chardonnay 2023
The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Lovely packaging. From the Batten Vineyard , 100% barrel fermented in French oak (26% new) […]
Russell & Suitor Ladera Chardonnay 2024
Unfortunately, the website states that this has sold out already, but keep an eye out for it! Russell & Suitor, Ladera, Chardonnay, Tasmania, 2024 Medium lemon. Greengage, lemonade, lime cordial, […]
Hollick Wines Bond Road Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay sails under the radar in Coonawarra, but it has some pedigree. Pressed off to French oak (30% new). Fermentation in oak (50% wild yeast and 50% selected yeast) before […]
Ringbolt Chardonnay 2024
Second release of the label that forms part of the greater Hill Smith Family Estates stable. Winemaker Heather Fraser puts through 100% barrel and wild ferment, a touch of malolactic […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2024
100% wild ferment. 50% Stainless Steel and 50% in French oak barriques for 10 months (15% new remainder is 1–3 year old). Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya. Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2024
Still one of the few single Roussanne bottlings in Australia. Sourced primarily from a single vineyard next door to the Yalumba winery in Angaston. Part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ of […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Fruit from Wombat Creek and Highbow Hill vineyards. Aged 11 months in French oak puncheons.. Handpicked Wines, Collection Series, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023 Light cerise to ruby. Orange bitters, […]
Handpicked Wines Highbow Hill Pinot Noir 2023
The fruit sourced from pre-phylloxera and newer blocks were fermented separately with 0–25% whole bunch, then aged in French oak (barriques and puncheons; one-third new) for 11 months.. Handpicked Wines, […]
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