De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I’ve a soft spot for the Cabernet that comes from the De Borts’ Estate Vineyard in Dixons Creek. The wines are usually such a soft, classic expression and completely enjoyable. […]
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De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Gamay 2020
Not enough Gamay is consumed in Australia. When done right, it presents a a fine wine on its own, not some “poor Pinot Noir cousin.” Fruit from De Borts’ Estate […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry 2020
Being made in the same way as previous vintages with “lots of whole bunches.” Spending 15 days on skins and then maturation for 10 months in larger wooden casks. The […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry Grenache Blanc 2021
Part of the fun, but with serious intent, Grenache Wizardry range, this fruit comes from the north of the Heathcote region in Colbinabbin. Made by Steve Webber. Note, bottle image […]
Mr Mick Cabernet Merlot 2016
Current release being 2016 and still only $17. I would be having a word if I was the accountant. Mr Mick, Cabernet, Merlot, Clare Valley, 2016 Earthy and starting to […]
Mr Mick Shiraz 2018
Maturation in “predominately American oak for 24 months.” Mr Mick, Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2018 Ripe and rich. Vanilla essence and splintery wood from the American oak. Globules of blueberry, purple […]
Mr Mick Rosé 2021
Mr Mick wines are produced by Tim Adams. Here he and winemaker Brett Schutz have blended Sangiovese, Shiraz and Grenache. Crushed and kept separate through fermentation and maturation before blending. […]
Mr Mick Pinot Grigio 2021
Mr Mick wines produced by Tim Adams here each across the state to the Limestone Coast (Mount Benson), and away from their usual home in the Clare Valley. Mr Mick, […]
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2021
A deviation from the usual Hunter Valley Semillon here: winemaking includes use of indigenous yeasts, clean tank ferments, cloudy barrel ferments and some fruit parcels with time on skins. Gundog […]
Gundog Estate Hunter’s Semillon 2021
2021 sees another change to the fruit sourcing, along with Tinkler’s School Block, this edition sees fruit from the Mount Bright vineyard with its heavier soils.. Gundog Estate, Hunter’s, Semillon, […]
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