Mercer Wines PF Rouge 2021
Aaron Mercer has left the organic force that is Tamburlaine and headed out on his own with Mercer Wines. This is a blend of Shiraz and Montepulciano. Label artwork is […]
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Giesen 0% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Low and zero alcohol product popularity shows no sign of slowing and when powerhouse New Zealand producer Giesen are investing over a million dollars in new “spinning cone” technology that […]
Giant Steps LDR Pinot Noir Syrah 2019
If the Hunter Valley can do it, why not the Yarra? For mine, the Yarra is far more suited for Pinot Noir, but the Hunter does have pockets of excellence. […]
Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon often seems to be the forgotten red grape in McLaren Vale, but when it’s done well it can shine. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2019 Deep bruise purple […]
Taltarni GSM 2020
Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range, this red blend comprises the majority Grenache (45%), Shiraz (37%) and rest Mourvèdre (18%). 7 months maturation in French oak barriques. Taltarni, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, […]
Patina Chardonnay 2019
Only a few dollars cheaper than the Reserve. Made in the high altitude region of Orange NSW. Patina, Chardonnay, Orange, 2019 Initial overt oak that blows off to show peach […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2020
*Counterpoint as the translation. Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela are now joined by young gun Huon Fechner (of the same name as the vineyard where this wine is […]
Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2013
A back vintage find self purchased at a local bottle shop. Stored in great conditions. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay, Pipers River, 2013 A great […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co Evangeline Syrah 2019
A single vineyard Eden Valley Syrah from the Drögemüller family’s dry-grown vineyard at the original Springton orchard. Matured in older French oak (2 to 5 year old hogsheads). Bottle image […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co La Résistance!* 2019
*Battle for the Barossa. The boys at CB explain this better than I can: “A vinous rematch of the famous 1811 battle at Barrosa Ridge where Spain and France collided. […]
