Bishop by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2019
Bishop is the family name of Ben’s mother Judith (who, just may have the most wines named after her considering Nick, Ben’s brother also has wines named after their mum. […]
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Wallace by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz Grenache 2019
No price rise in 4 years. Ben’s accountant may need to have a word. Wallace, Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2019 Power and presence: there’s a lot going on for the “entry” […]
Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Shiraz from Helen and Angus Tuck’s vineyard in Baker’s Gully, McLaren Vale which is “ironstone pebble laden clay loam, over ancient Kurrajong Formation geology…. a silica cemented conglomerate.” Whole bunch, […]
Dandelion Vineyards Menagerie of the Barossa GSM 2019
A menagerie is a “strange or diverse collection of things or people.” Not so strange to have Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro grown in the Barossa to be blended together, and […]
Mercer Wines Nero 2021
Nero. Roman emperor. Also a popular EDM group from the UK. Also means black in Italian. Nero d’Avola is arguably the most important red grape on the island of Sicily. […]
Mercer Wines Joven 2021
Hola! Tempranillo here from the inner and cool climes of Hilltops, NSW. Joven translates to “young” in Spanish, and while Rioja is a long way away, it shows its influence […]
Mercer Wines Grigio 2021
The Mercer range increases! Simply titled “Grigio,” Aaron Mercer takes fruit from the cooler New South Wales region of Hilltops. A little time on lees and some barrel work sees […]
Gundog Estate The Lived Experience Shiraz 2019
A ‘lived experience’ can be defined as “the knowledge and understanding that comes from living through a particularly challenging life event or situation.” While the Gundog Estate team have certainly […]
Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2019
A blend of Clare Valley 59% + McLaren Vale 41%. This release has a banner of gold medals (and even a platinum!) from overseas shows. Still, it’s an eye grabber […]
Taylors Jaraman Grenache 2020
Only McLaren Vale Grenache fruit this year. Keeps the same older American oak barrel regime. Taylors, Jaraman, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2020 Medium ruby to garnet with a bright rim. Slippery […]
